SFS Chapter 422 Buddha's Hand Melon, even the pigs in the village shake their heads when they see i
Chapter 422 Buddha's Hand Melon, even the pigs in the village shake their heads when they see i
Gao Mengli smiled and said loudly, "Dear uncles and aunts, thank you all for your kind wishes!"
"I know everyone wants us to try their delicious food, but how can our family possibly accept so much hospitality?"
She paused, her gaze sweeping over the familiar yet enthusiastic faces, her voice growing clearer: "In my opinion, how about this?"
Each family prepared their food and set it out along the village road. We had a continuous feast, letting the whole village sit together and eat in a lively atmosphere!
Upon hearing this, the crowd was silent for two seconds before erupting into thunderous cheers!
The village now has a hundred households, and it's simply not realistic to rotate them one by one!
But a banquet with multiple vendors is different; ten or more can be set up in a single day!
"Great idea! Mengli's idea is excellent!"
"A feast is set up along the village road. Our village has been busy all year, it deserves some excitement!"
Second Uncle slammed his cane on the ground, beaming, "Let's do as Mengli says! I'll go back and fetch that jar of old wine right now!"
Er Gouzi jumped up excitedly and shouted, "Brothers of the guard team, carry our big iron pot to the village road! Let's stew that pig-killing stew!"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Chen quickly arranged for people to lay straw mats on top of the scaffold by the roadside with his father!
After all, the chayote trellis has always been set up on the road. This straw curtain can be laid on top to block the wind and snow, but it is very convenient!
Place a pot of burning coals under the large table, so you won't get cold while eating outside!
Jiang Shuzhi walked over from behind and took Gao Mengli's arm: "Our eldest daughter-in-law is really good at making ideas. Now, the whole village can get together and have some fun!"
Snowflakes were still falling softly, accumulating a thin layer of white on the straw mat, but they did nothing to freeze the warmth of the village.
Second Uncle carried his homemade liquor, his steps light and quick as he walked through the snow. As he passed Old Wang's house, he didn't forget to shout, "Bring out your sauerkraut jar!"
"Today's pork stew wouldn't be complete without pickled cabbage!"
Old Wang's father responded cheerfully and called to his son to move the vat. Although ice crystals still clung to the rim of the vat, the sauerkraut inside smelled deliciously sour.
Lin Yong then led several burly men from the White Lotus Sect to catch pigs.
The plump pig, its four hooves bound, let out a few loud squeals, startling the snowflakes falling from the willow tree by the door.
Er Gouzi grabbed his gleaming butcher knife, rolled up his sleeves, and shouted, "Make way, everyone! Let's see what we've got!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his hand swiftly and decisively brought down the knife.
The hot water had already boiled in the big iron pot. Dajun and his men hurriedly removed the hair and gutted the pig, filling a basin with fresh pig blood, which was then taken by the aunties to cook blood sausage.
The children were the most excited, and Da Niu, returning to the village, also let loose, chasing after the others in the snow.
He took out a handful of iron skewers and, with the village children in tow, when they saw the adults carrying pork by, they would go up and ask for a few pieces of pork to skewer, then all of them would gather around the charcoal to grill it!
Zhou Miao stood aside, wanting to help, but the villagers were too quick and efficient for him to get involved.
"Brother Miao, come over here!"
At this moment, Jiangbei, who was grilling meat with Da Niu, waved to him!
Zhou Miao's eyes lit up, and she quickly walked over.
The charcoal brazier was burning brightly, and the orange-red flames licked the pork belly on the iron skewers, with oil dripping down. The aroma of the meat mixed with the smell of smoke filled the nostrils.
Da Niu was holding two skewers of golden-brown grilled meat. When he saw him coming over, he immediately stood on tiptoe and handed him one: "Uncle, have a taste!"
Zhou Miao took the meat skewer and took a bite.
The outer skin is crispy, the inside is tender, and the meat juice bursts in your mouth, carrying the unique aroma of charcoal.
His eyes lit up several times. "Wow, it smells so good!"
After finishing his meal, Zhou Miao couldn't help but smile. He rolled up his sleeves, picked up a skewer of raw meat, and started grilling it over the charcoal fire, just like the children did.
A group of children chattered around him, one shouting, "Uncle Zhou, sprinkle more chili powder!"
The one shouted, "Uncle Zhou, I want to eat it burnt to a crisp."
Zhou Miao responded hurriedly, occasionally getting his fingertips burned by sparks, but he just grinned.
"Eat less, dinner will be ready soon!"
Lin Xi, holding a spoon and preparing to cook, couldn't help but come over and give a word of advice!
Despite it being the dead of winter, Zhou Miao had a light sweat on his forehead and replied with a smile, "Yes, yes, big brother, we understand!"
Seeing that Zhou Miao was no longer as awkward as before, Lin Xi nodded in satisfaction.
He turned around and called the village ladies to bring over several large baskets, which looked to weigh several hundred pounds.
"what is this?"
He was somewhat puzzled. When he saw that patch of green at the top, he had a bad feeling.
Sure enough, as soon as Gu Xiaofang spoke, Lin Xi became dejected, "This is a chayote!"
"Boss, you don't know, the village has produced too many chayote melons this year. The cellars, even under our beds and in the attic, are overflowing!"
Moreover, in Pingyao County, and even in neighboring Pingding County, almost every household grows it, and it's still not easy to sell!
To be honest, even the pigs in the village would shake their heads at the sight of it!
Besides serving chayote and pork offal soup to small eateries, they also eat it for all three meals a day, but the amount doesn't decrease because new chayote fruits grow on the vines every day.
Moreover, the village road, from Wangyue to Pingyao County, a distance of five miles, is lined with trellises for chayote, so the yield is considerable.
We can't finish it, we simply can't finish it!
When Lin Xi and the others return, they will surely be able to make the chayote even more delicious. Let's take advantage of the village's pig-slaughtering feast and use it up!
Otherwise it will spoil, which would be a waste!
Several aunties nearby nodded in agreement, laughing and chiming in, "That's right! We're so tired of stir-frying and stewing it; if we leave it any longer, it'll just rot in the cellar!"
Lin Xi saw that the chayote was well preserved, looking lush and green, and it would be perfectly fine to keep it until spring planting!
It's a lie that it's almost rotten, and it's a lie that I'm tired of eating it!
I really want Lin Xi to make something delicious with chayote!
He knew perfectly well what was going on, and couldn't help but chuckle.
She picked up a chayote and tossed it in her hand, saying, "These aunties are trying out new ways to cook it, aren't they!"
These words exposed everyone's ulterior motives, and the aunties immediately burst into laughter.
Gu Xiaofang covered her mouth and chuckled, "Looks like I still can't fool you, boss!"
"This melon is a good melon, but the cooking method is too old-fashioned. We stir-fry and stew it every day; I always want to try something new."
"That's it!"
Aunt Wang, who was standing nearby, came over and held a bunch of wild scallions she had dug up. "Lin Xi, show us your skills and let us see what you've got. I have several thousand kilograms of them at home!"
Lin Xi was amused by their enthusiasm and weighed the chayote in her hand.
He glanced at the wild scallions that Aunt Wang was holding, and his eyes lit up: "Auntie, these wild scallions came just in time!"
Today we'll have a cold chayote salad, stir-fried chayote slices with wild scallions, and a chayote and pork offal soup. Guaranteed to be delicious!
"But there are too many chayote berries, so we need to preserve them by making sauce."
Lin Xi, holding the melon in her hand, continued, "After we finish today's work, I'll teach everyone how to make chayote sauce tonight."
This will not only greatly extend the shelf life of the chayote, but also allow it to be sealed in jars and sold to more distant places, giving everyone another source of income!
These words immediately caused an uproar in the crowd.
Aunt Wang's eyes lit up instantly!
Her hands trembled slightly as she held the wild onions: "They can really be sold? That would be wonderful! My family's thousands of kilograms of melons will finally be taken care of!"
Gu Xiaofang nodded in agreement: "The boss has many connections in the city, he'll definitely be able to do it!"
When our village's sauce is ready, we'll portion it into small jars and sell it for a good price!
Gao Mengli, who was listening nearby, couldn't help but nod in approval.
To make pickled chayote, you need soy sauce and an earthenware jar.
At that time, their soy sauce workshop will have income, and the village brick factory will also have money to make from making jars.
These need to be transported out by waterway, and Dou Weiyi can also make money from freight transportation.
A new idea has boosted the entire village's economy.
If it sells well, the village will definitely purchase chayote from surrounding villages and Pingding County.
In this way, people will have money in their hands and can buy the daily necessities they need.
At that time, various industries and economies will be stimulated, and all people will gradually become wealthy.
Indeed, it's a great idea to help farmers. She'll have to work on it with Xixi later.