Both of Jiang Miao's dishes are relatively simple. The main ingredient of Qingtuan is fresh mugwort.
Mugwort has the effects of relieving coughs, relieving asthma, and resolving phlegm. Mugwort juice mixed with glutinous rice flour also has the effect of replenishing vital energy. It tastes sweet and soft, and is suitable for the elderly and children.
Jiang Miao made bean paste and fresh meat stuffing. Put the prepared stuffing into the pot, pinch it tightly and shape it into a ball. Boil water in the pot and steam for half a quarter of an hour. Brush the steamed green dough with a layer of it. Add a thin layer of oil and the refreshing and delicious green dumplings are ready.
In ancient times, there was no plastic wrap, so it was best to eat the prepared green dumplings fresh, as the skin would become hard if kept for a long time. Jiang Miao asked Shen Yingxue to take them out and share them with the Shen family.
Li Biao also got one. The emerald green dumpling was really pleasant to hold in his hand. Li Biao ignored the burning of his hands and put it in his mouth and took a big bite. The sweet bean paste mixed with the freshness of mugwort made Li Biao's taste buds licked. Captured.
"Siha... delicious!"
After saying this, he gave Jiang Miao a thumbs up. He was lucky enough to eat the snacks made by his wife. It was worth his trip. Mr. Shen even envied him. Li Biao finished the meal in two bites, feeling even more pleased with himself.
After Jiang Miao finished making Qingtuan, she started making other snacks. Not only did she have to make one for the nobles in the capital, but Shen Yanqing of Zhenjiang Prefecture also needed to replenish his health.
Jiang Miao went back to Shen's house and ate some meat, but Shen Yanqing was still eating white porridge. The more Jiang Miao thought about it, the more she felt pitiful for him, so she took Shen Yingxue out to buy meat.
Jiang Miao and Shen Yingxue each carried a basket. Zhenjiang Mansion is now short of everything. The people can only drink white porridge every day. There is no meat or fish on them, and their bodies have been unable to bear it for a long time.
Jiang Miao first went to the grocery store and bought a batch of vegetable seeds. If the sweet potato seedlings can survive, then these green vegetables can too. Moreover, there are not enough sweet potato seedlings, and these vegetable seeds can just fill the gap.
Jiang Miao thought about how much wasteland there was in Zhenjiang Prefecture, bought ten kilograms of each kind of seeds, and asked the shopkeeper to help deliver them to Shen's house.
Jiang Miao bought so much that the shop had sold more in half a year. She was such a big customer that the shopkeeper could not be unwilling. Not only did she agree to deliver it to her door for free, but she also gave her two packs of seeds as a gift.
"This was sent by a Hu businessman. I don't know what kind of seeds it is. If you don't mind, I will take it back and plant it."
The shopkeeper was talking with a bit of embarrassment on his face. He didn't give Jiang Miao a discount when he bought so much, and now he's still using useless seeds as a favor.
However, Jiang Miao stared at the seeds in the bag, her eyes bright astonishingly. If she recognized it correctly, these two bags of seeds were tomatoes and watermelons?
This is a good thing. Thinking of a series of dishes made with tomatoes, including rich tomato sauce, tomato hot pot, and watery, sweet and thirst-quenching watermelon, Jiang Miao couldn't wait to offer these two packets of seeds. How could she dislike it.
"I don't dislike it, I don't dislike it. Thank you, shopkeeper. If Mr. Hu has any other seeds, I can buy them."
Jiang Miao is now certain that all modern vegetable crops can be found in this book, and they may be found somewhere.
"Yes, there is. I'll look for it for you."
"good."
Jiang Miao's spirit was shaken, and her whole heart was lifted. Shen Yingxue didn't know why Jiang Miao was so interested in these seeds and couldn't eat or drink them.
But when she thought that Jiang Miao was well-informed and had discovered peppers, sour fruits, chestnuts, green plums, potatoes and sweet potatoes, and each tasted better than the last, Shen Yingxue didn't find it strange and was even full of expectations. These seeds What delicious food can I make?
The shopkeeper rummaged for a long time and pulled out a shabby package. He wiped the dust on it and handed it to Jiang Miao.
"I don't know what kind of crop this packet of seeds is. After Hu Shang gave it to me, I put it in the corner and was bitten by mice. See how many more can be used."
Jiang Miao looked at the golden color exposed in the hole. Her heart was beating fast and her hands were shaking unconsciously.
Corn, it’s corn!
Jiang Miao pinched her palms tightly and suppressed her scream in her mouth. Corn is a high-yielding crop like sweet potatoes and potatoes.
If tomatoes and watermelons are rich varieties of vegetables, then corn is a life-saving thing. For Zhenjiang Prefecture, which is short of food, nothing is more important than high-yielding crops.
The shopkeeper saw Jiang Miao's excitement and became curious.
"Do you know this kind of guy, little lady?"
"Well, these seeds are all food crops. The shopkeeper has helped me a lot. If you have any more rare seeds in the future, keep them for me."
As Jiang Miao handed over the five taels of silver, why didn't she think of going to the grocery store before?
There are treasures hidden in these small shops, waiting for her to discover them, but it is not too late now. Jiang Miao feels that she will find all the modern crops one by one.
He heard that he was a grain crop shopkeeper and didn't take it to heart. The seeds in the shop were not only vegetables but grains. The golden seeds didn't look delicious, so he couldn't understand Jiang Miao's excitement at all.
But Jiang Miao gave her so much money that the shopkeeper agreed to her request.
It's just a bunch of seeds that no one wants. It takes up space if he keeps them. It's hard to find someone who takes advantage of them. The shopkeeper wouldn't be happy about it.
After paying the money, Jiang Miao and Shen Yingxue went out together, and the joy in her heart almost overflowed.
"Sister, let's go check out other shops."
"good."
Jiang Miao wanted to see if other shops would have these rare seeds, but she visited several shops to no avail. It seemed that these seeds were hard to come by.
She was extremely lucky to be able to find three kinds today. The sadness in Jiang Miao's eyes disappeared. She had already gained a lot today, and the remaining seeds would be found in the future if she had the chance.
"Sister, let's go buy meat."
Shen Yingxue watched her change from disappointment to calmness in an instant. She swallowed her words of comfort directly. Jiang Miao's heart was stronger than she thought and she didn't need her comfort.
"good."
The two of them had to go through the city to go to the meat stall, and the Zhou family's shop was here. Ever since the Zhou family was burned down, Zhou's mother and Zhou Shui'an had stayed in the shop.
The already narrow shop, which contained beds and pots and pans, seemed even more cramped. There was also a stinky and musty smell in the shop, and the original guests were reluctant to come.
Zhou's mother became more and more mean, standing at the door every day and cursing. Her hair was dirty and her clothes were stained with oil. It looked like they hadn't been washed for a long time.
You can smell the stench even when you are close. Everyone passing by covered their noses. Mother Zhou was even more angry when she saw it.
"You bitch, you still dare to despise me, but you don't look at how ugly you are, with a big pie face and rat eyes, and as fat as a pig. No matter how well you dress, you can't hide your rusticity..."
Her harsh and unforgiving mouth offended all the neighbors, and Zhou Shui'an's face was full of disgust.
