, wonderful and free of pop-ups! Next, there was another patient wait.
"Qing'er, there is no more water underneath, can it be uncovered?" Sun asked again.
Yang Ruoqing walked over to check it and nodded: "It's almost done."
"Xiao An goes to the small pot to light the fire. I'll cut this plate of dried tofu. When I finish cutting the dried tofu, Mom, scoop the tofu brains from the big pot into the mold!"
"become!"
The family split up.
Yang Ruoqing removed the pressing plate and uncovered the gauze, revealing the dried tofu inside which was obviously thinner than tofu but obviously firmer.
Use a knife to cut out a number of pieces of moderate thickness, length and width, put them in a dustpan aside, and then bring them to the pot.
Put an appropriate amount of rapeseed oil in the hot pan, and Yang Ruoqing began to fry the cut dried tofu in the oil pan.
"Da'an, the fire should not be too strong, it will burn easily." She used the spatula to switch the two sides of the dried tofu, and warned Da'an at the stove.
"Um!"
There was a cheerful squeaking sound in the pot, as the dried tofu met the rapeseed oil, stimulating the unique mellow aroma of soybeans.
The small kitchen was suddenly filled with an alluring aroma.
Mrs. Sun was quickly scooping up the tofu and preparing to press it. Yang Huazhong stretched his neck and looked towards the small pot.
When the dried tofu was fried over low heat until golden brown on both sides, Yang Ruoqing divided them into two batches and poured them into the two wooden basins filled with brine.
"This pot with shredded dried chili peppers is used to make spicy dried tofu."
"The pot with caramel in it will produce honey-glazed dried beans."
She pointed to the two wooden basins and said to them.
The seasonings at home are limited, so if I go to town tomorrow, I have to go to the grocery store to buy a batch of seasonings.
By the way, I would like to ask if there are any seasonings like MSG or chicken essence that can add flavor to vegetables and soups.
By the time the soy milk in the big pot inside was turned into tofu, outside Sichuan, the rooster had begun to crow for the first time.
"It's almost the third watch, Qing'er, this tofu lady is here to cut it, you and Da'an go back to the house and take a nap." Mrs. Sun urged.
Yang Ruoqing had already yawned several times, and Daan's eyelids were also heavy.
Yang Ruoqing washed her hands and said to Yang Huazhong: "Dad, I will push you back to the house."
Yang Huazhong said: "You go to bed first, I will wait for your mother."
Yang Ruoqing could tell that her father was worried that her mother would be scared alone, so he stayed with her.
Hehe, he is a simple and honest dad, but he also has a delicate heart.
"Well, let's go back to the house first, Da'an, let's go!"
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The dried tofu is soaked in brine for a day and night. After frying, the surface layer is penetrated by the brine and glows with a light golden color.
Tear open a small piece to reveal the milky white flesh inside.
Cleans delicately, yet remains flexible.
At night, they cooked sweet potato porridge as usual, and Yang Ruoqing brought four pieces of spicy dried tofu.
Cut into small pieces and stir-fry with chopped green onions into porridge.
Xiao An, who usually only eats a small bowl of sweet potato porridge at night, ate two large bowls tonight.
If the bowl of dried tofu hadn't reached the bottom, the little guy would have had to add another bowl of porridge.
Mrs. Sun saw Xiao An eating so happily, with smiles on her face.
"Qing'er, this dried tofu is really a good thing. With it on the table, there won't even be enough food to eat!" Sun joked.
Yang Ruoqing smiled.
This shows that the dried tofu I made has been recognized by my family.
She feels more confident about sending it to Chef Zhou to taste tomorrow.
As soon as the bowls and chopsticks were removed from the table, Yang Huazhou arrived.
"Fifth brother, why do you have time to come here tonight? Is there something wrong?" Yang Huazhong asked.
Yang Huazhou said: "Third brother, I have been making the bed for the past two days, and the interface on the bed side is always not right."
"I remember that it was you, Third Brother, who beat the bed on which Fourth Brother got married, so I came here to ask you for advice!"
Yang Huazhong smiled heartily: "Come and sit down and talk."
Over there, Yang Ruoqing made a bowl of tea and placed it next to Yang Huazhou.
She didn't understand these carpentry tasks, so she came to the next door room to help Sun clean up the dishes.
After the two mothers put away the dishes and chopsticks, they returned to the next room. Yang Huazhong and Yang Huazhou had finished their discussion.
Yang Huazhou was drinking tea there, while Yang Huazhong was asking about the visit of the girl from the Sixteenth Bao family.
"Have you found matchmakers on both sides?" Yang Huazhong asked.
Yang Huazhou nodded: "This is Matchmaker Zhou, the matchmaker from the Bao family. I heard that she is an aunt from Suyun's sister-in-law's family."
Yang Huazhong nodded: "That's good."
Seeing Mrs. Sun and Yang Ruoqing returning to the house, Yang Huazhong said to Mrs. Sun, "Mother Qing'er, where are the things you prepared? Give it to Lao Wu as soon as he comes!"
Mrs. Sun took off her apron and responded with a smile: "Hey, I'll get it right now!"
Soon, Mrs. Sun pulled out a bunch of money from under the pillow on the bed.
"Lao Wu, this is a little thought from your third brother and me. We don't have much money, just two hundred coins. You can use it to buy some things for the house!"
Sun gave the money to Yang Huazhou.
Yang Huazhou hurriedly stood up from the stool and got out of the way.
"This is absolutely impossible!"
He shook his head and waved his hands, "Third brother and three sister-in-law, you have just been separated, and the fields have not been harvested, how can I ask for your money!"
"Silly boy, you were raised by the third brother and the third sister-in-law. When you get married, the third brother and the third sister-in-law are happy from the bottom of their hearts." Mrs. Sun said.
"You must take this money!"
Sun pushed money into Yang Huazhou's hand again.
Yang Huazhou doesn't want it dead or alive.
Yang Ruoqing and her brother looked on with a smile as the adults backed away, finding it quite amusing.
Yang Huazhong said loudly on the bed: "Lao Wu, take it. If it weren't for the third brother's leg not being fully healed, I would definitely beat you up on your wedding bed!"
Yang Huazhou couldn't resist, so he had to accept the money.
Weighing the two hundred coins in his hand, the young man's face was filled with emotion.
"Third brother...third sister-in-law..."
He called out.
The room was lit with dim soybean oil lamps, and the sincere smiles of the brother and sister-in-law were in front of his eyes.
The three nieces and nephews are each more well-behaved than the last.
It was obvious that the windows of this low and dilapidated house were leaking air.
However, the young man felt that even if it was winter outside, it was warm spring inside!
"Third brother, it's getting colder and colder today. It's time for the three children to buy some winter clothes. You gave me the money..."
"Haha, it's okay. They have money to buy more winter clothes!" Mrs. Sun said with a smile.
"But you, you are about to get married, and every extra penny you have will come in handy, so you don't have to worry about us!" Mrs. Sun said again.
Yang Ruoqing also echoed: "Uncle Wu, just concentrate on being your groom's official!"
Yang Huazhou's face suddenly turned red...
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Juweixuan.
It's still the small elegant room where guests are entertained.
Yang Ruoqing sat there, looking at Chef Zhou opposite her without blinking.
Chef Zhou was holding chopsticks in his hand, picking up the spicy dried tofu from the two small bowls in front of him and taking a bite.
He chewed it carefully in his mouth without speaking.
Then, he picked up the honey-glazed dried tofu in another bowl and took a bite as well.
Still no words.
Looking at Chef Zhou's professional look, Yang Ruoqing, who was originally confident, became a little nervous.
