SFS Chapter 330: Casually
Chapter 330: Casually
In the following days, every morning, Ah Fu would come to the backyard on time to turn the chickens and ducks over to ensure that every part of them could fully absorb the marinade.
Yuyu always followed Ah Fu, helping pass tools and occasionally asking, "Ah Fu, are they tastier today?"
Ah Fu always answered patiently: "Yes, Yu Yu, just wait a little longer, it will be ready soon."
Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao also often came to the backyard to help. Cheng Chumo, who was strong, was responsible for carrying the marinade barrels; Qin Huaidao, who was meticulous, helped check the marinating of the chickens and ducks.
Once, Cheng Chumo accidentally knocked over a small bucket. He scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "How reckless."
Qin Huaidao laughed and joked: "Brother Cheng, this cured meat is not ready yet, please don't ruin our delicious food."
Everyone laughed when they heard this.
After several days of marinating, the chicken and duck are finally marinated.
Ah Fu and Li Hao took them out of the marinade, strung them together with ropes, and hung them on a rack in the yard to dry.
The chickens and ducks swayed gently in the breeze, and the air was filled with a rich, salty aroma.
Looking at the cured chickens and ducks all over the yard, Yuyu said excitedly, "Mom, when these cured meats are ready, we can have a good meal!"
Xiaoyu smiled and touched her head: "Yes, but we have to wait a few more days until they are completely dried. That's when they are most delicious."
At this time, in the backyard of Zuixianlou, cured fish, cured chicken and cured duck were emitting an attractive luster in the sun.
Although they are not yet fully prepared, everyone is already looking forward to the moment of tasting these winter delicacies.
Acai is already planning to make a few dishes with these cured meats, and Chef Mi is also thinking of new recipes.
In this cold winter, Zuixianlou is filled with warmth and vitality because of these cured meats.
While everyone is busy with the daily business of the tavern, they are looking forward to the day when the cured meat is ready, imagining the warm scene of the whole family sitting together and enjoying the delicious cured meat.
It seemed as if the aroma of the cured meat had already permeated the entire Zuixianlou in advance, becoming the most anticipated smell of this winter.
On a cold winter day, the backyard of Zuixianlou is filled with a busy and warm atmosphere.
Yu Yu stood in front of a rack full of cured chickens and ducks, staring at these delicacies that were not yet fully cured with shining eyes. The hot air exhaled from her mouth instantly turned into a cloud of white mist in the cold air.
"Mom, it's so cold in winter. It would be great if I could eat these cured meats right away. I'd feel warm all over just thinking about it." Yu Yu said with a little regret while rubbing her hands.
"It's a pity that the cured meats are not ready yet." Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if the cured meats had already become delicacies on the table.
Xiaoyu came over, gently put her arm around Yuyu's shoulders, and said with a smile, "Silly child, delicious food needs time to develop. In fact, we are saving these preserved meats for next year."
"We'll eat it next year?" Yuyu turned around and looked at Xiaoyu with a puzzled look on her face. "Why save it for next year?"
Xiaoyu patiently explained, "We still have quite a bit of cured fish, chicken, and duck from before, enough for us to eat for the time being. We'll carefully prepare and preserve this batch of cured meats, and when we take them out next year, they'll have a completely different flavor. And, when we eat these cured meats from last year, we'll remember the happy times we spent making them together this winter."
After hearing this, Yu Yu nodded thoughtfully: "So that's how it is. Then I understand, Mom. But I'm still looking forward to eating these cured meats next year." A bright smile appeared on her face again.
At this time, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao also came to the backyard. Cheng Chumo smiled carelessly and said, "Xiaoyu, I can smell the aroma of this cured meat from a long distance away. Although it's not ready yet, the smell alone is enough to make me crave it."
Qin Huaidao also nodded in agreement: "Yes, I really hope that these cured meats can be made soon."
Xiaoyu greeted them with a smile: "You two gentlemen have arrived at the perfect time. Go and try the preserved meat we made earlier. Chef Mi has just made some delicious dishes."
Everyone came to the tavern lobby, and Chef Mi soon brought out several dishes cooked with the cured meats.
There is the fragrant cured meat clay pot rice, where each grain of rice is soaked in the fat of the cured meat and has an attractive luster; there is also the refreshing and delicious cured meat stir-fried with seasonal vegetables, where the richness of the cured meat and the freshness of the vegetables are perfectly blended.
Everyone sat together, enjoying the food and chatting.
Yuyu ate with gusto, and from time to time she served food to the people around her: "Brother Cheng, Brother Qin, please eat more." Cheng Chumo smiled and said, "This cured meat is really delicious. No wonder Yuyu is looking forward to the new cured meat so much."
Amidst laughter and joy, a warm atmosphere permeated Zuixianlou.
Although it was freezing cold outside, everyone in this small tavern felt warm in their hearts because of the delicious cured meats and the company of family and friends.
Everyone is looking forward to the joyful scene of tasting a new batch of cured meats next year. I believe it will be another wonderful memory.
Li Hao chewed on the fragrant cured meat while looking at everyone with great interest. He said with anticipation, "Finally, we can relax for a while. It's so cold in winter, we can finally take a good rest."
He leaned back in his chair comfortably, a look of satisfaction on his face.
Yuyu's eyes lit up, and he immediately became interested. He excitedly suggested, "Why don't we play some fun games? I haven't had enough of the last game we played."
As she spoke, she gently nudged Xiaoyu with her elbow, her eyes full of anticipation.
When Cheng Chumo heard this, he immediately became excited. He slammed the table and agreed loudly: "Okay, I love playing games the most. Tossing pots is so interesting. I didn't perform well last time." His face flushed and his voice became a little louder with excitement.
Qin Huaidao smiled and nodded, saying gently: "This is a good idea. Playing some games in winter can add a lot of fun and dispel the cold." There was a gentle smile in his eyes, making people feel like spring breeze.
Xiaoyu couldn't help but laugh when she saw everyone so excited, her eyes full of doting: "Okay, you young people go have fun, Ah Cai, Ah Fu, Chef Mi and I will clean up here."
As she spoke, she stood up and prepared to clear the dishes on the table.
Yuyu quickly grabbed Xiaoyu's hand and said coquettishly, "Mom, come play with us, it will be more fun with more people." Lihao also joined in, "Yes, Mom, please come play with us."
After everyone's repeated invitations, Xiaoyu finally nodded and agreed: "Okay, okay, then I will play with you kids." Everyone cheered and immediately began to prepare for the game of throwing pots.