After the lid of the pot was lifted, the mellow and rich aroma of meat began to rise and drift away with the heat. Because the doors and windows of the stove were wide open, soon the smell of Dongpo meat could be smelled in the yard.
In the main room, Qu Zhongchun, who was listening to the radio on the small speaker, inhaled unconsciously, and his attention was suddenly taken away by the scent that floated into the room. How could he have the energy to continue listening to the radio? He walked out neatly without even picking up the walking stick.
The Red Guards, Yuan Chao, and Yuan Xinjiang who gathered in the east wing and were immersed in reading wanted to pretend that they did not smell the smell of meat. They forced themselves to look at the textbooks spread out in front of them, and wrote and scratched on the straw paper with their hands. , but what comes out is not a result, but a series of flesh and blood.
They are also very confused——
"We are people who are going to take the college entrance examination. Don't we have any willpower?"
"But it smells really good!"
"Brother, the time has come to test us. Hold on, we can still learn for a while."
"Brother, are you sure? You're already a loser."
After hearing this, Ran Yuanjiang couldn't help but raise his hand to rub the corner of his mouth. Indeed, it was a little wet. But he still wanted to nod, yes, even if he is so greedy, he must keep studying. But the next second, his stomach made a series of protest sounds, and the gurgling sound was extremely loud.
"Forget it, forget it, we won't miss these ten or eight minutes. Let's go to the kitchen first to see what's delicious. Only when we're full can we have the strength to study!" Qu Hongwei put down his pen and stood up. explain. He was puzzling as soon as he opened his mouth, "In the morning, Guabao said that she would make lunch. Is she the one who created this scent? I have to go and see it quickly!"
"Guobao did it? Let's go, let's go!" Ran Yuanjiang responded immediately. He wanted to be as active as possible. To be honest, he couldn't help it.
This time Ran Yuanchao didn't say anything, he was also greedy! Besides, if it was really the good baby who did it, it would be the first time, so I would have to go and cheer her up no matter what.
When they rushed into the kitchen, they happened to see Qu Zhongchun and the others hunched around the corner of the table, their heads almost in a pile. This, this is what you eat? !
"Master, grandma, what are you eating?" Qu Hongwei saw it. His grandma was holding chopsticks with red sauce on them. Okay, he was sure now, grandpa and the others were definitely grabbing food. Can you still have a little grandfather-grandson affection? You don’t even call them when you eat delicious food.
"What did you say?" Qu Zhongdong was reluctant to put down his chopsticks. So he just turned half sideways and turned his head to talk to the Red Guards. However, he did not answer the question directly. Instead, he threw out another question, "Are you hungry after reading? Lunch is not cooked yet. Why don't you try again?" I’ll go back home and study for a while, and I’ll call you when I’m done.”
"Master, there's meat juice on the corner of your mouth!" Qu Hongwei nodded the corner of his mouth, thinking, after all this, there's no way you still want to fool him.
"Eldest brother, eldest cousin, second cousin~" Xiao Qu Ning, who was busy at the stove, ran over happily. It was a interruption, but at least it was not so embarrassing to call Qu Zhongdong. Being caught eating Xiao Zao was enough to disgrace the dignity of his elders. But not only did he not cover up his past, he was exposed by his juniors on the spot. He didn't want to lose face!
"Are you tired?" Qu Ning raised her little face, her slightly curved eyes were clean and clear, and the shadows of the three of them were clearly reflected in them. The corners of her mouth were also raised, her smile was intoxicating, and she looked as sweet as soft and fragrant. Fragrant toffee, "Come and try the Dongpo Pork I made. It's delicious. Eat it and you won't feel tired after eating it!"
They no longer feel tired after eating. Just smelling the rich and mellow aroma of the meat makes them several times more energetic than before. Qu Hongwei was the most active. He rushed to the chopstick cage in a few steps, took the chopsticks and distributed them to Aid Korea and Aid Xinjiang. At this time, Qu Ning had already scooped out six square pieces of red meat with a wooden spoon and put them in a bowl. inside.
"My dear, why can they eat two pieces each?!"
"Good boy, I promised not to be partial..."
"Grandpa's heart is hurt. He needs to eat one piece, no, two pieces!"
"Brother, aren't they about to take the college entrance examination? They have worked very hard these days. They have lost a lot of weight. They need to eat some good supplements -" Xiao Qu Ning picked up the big porcelain bowl and slowly walked towards the long table where the chopping board was placed. Her movements made the square piece of meat tremble. Think about how soft it would be if it entered her mouth.
But her attention was not focused on this. She still had to explain to Grandpa and the others, "Didn't Grandpa Liu say it last time? At this age, Grandpa, Grandpa, and Grandma should eat less oily, heavy-flavored food, Auntie." Well, I’ll serve you another piece.”
Very good, Lao Liu, okay, I’ll remember you!
Qu Zhongchun, Qu Zhongdong and Yue Cuiyun silently made a note of Professor Liu in their hearts. They watched Hongwei and the other three brothers stretching their chopsticks towards the bowl of braised pork. They felt angry in their hearts. Humph, it's amazing to get into college. It's amazing to be young. !
The Red Guards, Yuan Chao and Yuan Xin didn't notice the mood of the three old men. Their eyes were fixed on the bowl of red and shiny Dongpo Pork in front of them. The chopsticks in their hands unconsciously reached over and pinched it. , they immediately became cautious, fearing that the soft meat would be broken if they used a little more force. They used their free hand to catch it, mainly because they didn't want the soup to fall to the ground and be wasted.
After one bite, the skin of the meat is soft and sticky, and the salty flavor is slightly sweet. The fat and thin parts are the intersection of soft and crispy texture. It seems to melt when you take a sip. It was full of strong fragrance, so fragrant that they wanted to bite their tongues twice.
Is this what pork tastes like? So what did they eat before?
The Red Guards and others are doubting life.
How much meat can there be in two pieces? Even if you eat slowly, you will finish it in a while. After that, they didn’t even let go of the soup in the bowl. They picked up a steamed bun, and the three of them broke it off and poured it along the bowl. When I put it into my mouth, I felt very happy. After they did this, the big bowl containing the meat was shiny, as if it had just been brushed.
Wait, what does this smell like? ! !
As soon as the Red Guards sniffed, their eyes lit up like light bulbs. Like dogs, they sniffed here and there, and soon found another source of salty, sweet and delicious fragrance, right in the big building. Inside the iron pot.
"My dear, what is this in the pot?!" Yuanjiang wiped the corners of his wet mouth and turned to Xiao Qu Ning for an answer, "Can you eat it? How about I help you taste it to see if it's cooked? By the way, Want to taste the salty food again?"
As for his little thoughts, who doesn't know it? Qu Zhongdong glanced sideways at Yuanjiang with disdain in his eyes. He sneered, "You taste it? What do you know? If you want to taste it, I have to do it!"
"Old man, what do you mean, treat me as if I don't exist?" Yue Cuiyun was unhappy.
"You're the only one who can do it? Where did you put me?" Qu Zhongchun, the big brother, doesn't do it anymore. Although he can't cook, it doesn't mean he can't eat.
Guo Jing also wanted to speak, but with three elders present, it was not her turn no matter how hard she thought, so she simply stayed silent. In fact, she still had a little hope in her heart, just in case, just in case she could pick it up.
"Red braised pork, when done well, is no worse than Dongpo pork -" Xiao Qu Ning was of course happy to tell everyone what was stewed in the pot, but she didn't say much and changed the topic, "But grandpa, grandpa, grandma Still can’t eat more, this dish is still too oily and has a strong taste.”
The three old men instantly withered.
But they are not allowed to eat such delicious meat. What if it is not punishing them? It is cruel, it is too cruel!
The Red Guards were overjoyed, and they nodded their heads in a positive manner, saying, "Yes, yes, yes, you can't eat too much. For the sake of your health, you have to take it easy."
But I was secretly happy in my heart, hehe, Grandpa and the others ate less, so we can eat a few more pieces!
At this moment, all they could think about was the meat in the pot, so how could they think of going back to the house and reading a book. They simply squatted in the stove, waiting for the red stewed meat to come out of the pot. In the middle, Yuanjiang was so greedy that he couldn't stand it anymore, and wanted to secretly lift the lid of the pot to see how the stew was going, but before he could touch the lid, Qu Zhongdong slapped his hand down.
"Be honest!" Qu Zhongdong scolded him, "As I told you, don't lift the lid all the time. If the oil is gone, the meat will be gone and all the flavor will be lost in the oil and water."
When he said this, the three boys who were about to make a move instantly became honest. In order to get better food, they endured it.
To make a good braised pork, the key depends on the heat. If it is too early, the meat will turn yellow, but if it is too late, the color will turn purple, and the lean meat will become hard and slightly woody, which will not taste good. Generally speaking, controlling the heat relies on the accumulation of experience, but Xiao Quning is different. She innately knows when to add wine, when to add sauce, and when to start the pot. She does all this purely by instinct. To put it simply, it is her talent, a unique talent, to bring out the true flavor of food to the greatest extent.
The color of the red braised pork is slightly heavier than that of the traditional Dongpo pork, with a color like amber and extremely fresh and moist. Each of them picked up a chopstick and tasted the taste. The salty taste had a unique sauce aroma, and it was sweet after sipping it carefully. The meat also melted in the mouth. It was soft and plump, but not greasy. The taste Absolutely amazing. At this moment, Qu Zhongchun and Qu Zhongdong sighed in their hearts - it would be great if there was rice. Mix it and put it into your mouth. It will be a perfect blend of fragrance and saltiness. Just thinking about it, they can't stop drooling.
After these two big dishes were out of the pot, Xiao Quning started making hot and sour soup. Qu Changhai, Qu Changjiang and others who went to work on their own plot, and Lin Meiru who went to the theater troupe as a guide came back at about the same time. Before they reached the door of their home, they found six people lying at the door of their home, and there were a few people on both sides who were lying on the wall trying to poke their heads in.
"What are you doing?" Qu Changhu looked confused.
"Ouch, my butt..."
"It killed me!"
"It hurts, it hurts!"
His words frightened the dozens of people who were poking their heads, causing them to fall into pieces. When we were waiting to get up, some people rubbed their arms, some patted their legs, and the worst part was the one who fell on her butt. The injured area was too embarrassing to be rubbed in public.
"We don't want to!" It was Xijiefang who spoke first. He half-covered his face. At this moment, his heart was broken. "It's just that the smell coming from your house is so fragrant that it's all the greed in our stomachs." I'm hooked up, my stomach keeps rumbling, and I don't have the energy to do anything..."
It wasn't us, it was Meat Xiang'er who made the move first!
