The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

At the same time, Shen Yan prepared some fresh sour bamboo shoots, washed them and cut them into thin strips. The sour bamboo shoots have a fresh aroma and can add a special sour taste to the soup.

In another pot, Shen Yan boiled water. When the water boiled, she put the chopped sour bamboo shoots into it and blanched them slightly to remove the astringency of the sour bamboo shoots, making them more refreshing and delicious.

Then, Shen Yan took out the blanched sour bamboo shoots and put them into the tofu soup that had been cooked earlier.

She stirred gently so that the sour bamboo shoots and tofu cubes were evenly distributed in the soup, so that the fresh flavor of the sour bamboo shoots could be tasted in every sip of the soup.

After adding an appropriate amount of salt and seasonings to the soup and adjusting the taste, Shen Yan skimmed off the foam on the surface of the soup to keep it clear and transparent.

Finally, Shen Yan sprinkled some chopped fresh green onions on the soup to add color and aroma.

The whole pot of soup exudes an enticing aroma that makes people salivate.

"The sour bamboo shoot and tofu soup is ready!"

Shen Yan announced softly, bringing a pot full of fragrant sour bamboo shoots and tofu soup to the table.

Wang Jun and Wang Lin immediately felt their appetites whetted when they smelled the tempting aroma. They couldn't wait to pick up the soup spoon to taste this delicious and refreshing soup.

Shen Yan watched the two children enjoying the food with a smile on her face, feeling very satisfied.

This sumptuous dinner not only filled their stomachs, but also brought them closer emotionally.

In a warm family atmosphere, they shared this precious moment and felt the deep emotional bond between each other.

Finally, Shen Yan began to wash the rice and prepare to steam it.

Shen Yan opened the kitchen cabinet and took out the high-quality rice that was stored in a dry and ventilated place.

She carefully selected a bag of rice with plump grains and bright color. This is her first choice ingredient every time she cooks. It can be steamed into delicious rice with a soft texture and distinct grains.

Shen Yan put the rice into a basin and rinsed it with cold water several times until the water became clear and transparent, making sure to rinse away the impurities and starch on the surface of the rice.

This process requires repeated rinsing until the water no longer has a turbid color.

Put the rinsed rice into a colander to drain the water, then Shen Yan pours it into the steamer prepared in advance and spreads it evenly.

She pours in the right amount of water, a little more to ensure that the rice still has a plump texture after being steamed.

Add some corn cobs or black fungus to the steamer to make the rice fuller and the rice grains more distinct.

At the same time, these ingredients can also add a special aroma to the rice.

Shen Yan lit the fire under the earthen stove, placed the steamer on it and covered it with a lid.

She adjusted the heat, letting the water boil and then turning to medium-low heat to maintain a constant steam temperature to ensure that the rice is evenly cooked.

When the rice starts to steam, Shen Yan occasionally opens the lid of the pot and gently turns the rice with a spatula to ensure that the rice is heated evenly and to avoid uneven cooking due to insufficient heating in some parts.

During the steaming process, Shen Yan smelled the aroma of rice and pinched a grain of rice with her fingers from time to time to check whether it was cooked.

When the rice becomes soft and chewy, and there is no hard core in the center of the rice grains, it means that the rice is fully cooked.

After confirming that the rice has been cooked, Shen Yan turns off the fire and lets the residual heat in the steamer continue to simmer the rice for a while to ensure that the rice absorbs the residual heat and becomes fuller, more fragrant and soft.

Finally, Shen Yan opened the lid of the pot and gently turned the rice with a spatula to loosen it.

Then, she used a shovel to scoop the steamed rice into a large bowl. The rice was fragrant, white in color, and exuded an enticing rice aroma.

"The rice is ready!"

Shen Yan announced softly, bringing the fragrant rice to the table.

When Wang Jun and Wang Lin smelled the tempting aroma, they immediately felt their appetites whetted. They couldn't wait to pick up their bowls to enjoy this delicious dinner.

Shen Yan smiled as she watched the two children enjoying the food with great satisfaction, her heart filled with happiness and satisfaction.

In this warm family atmosphere, they enjoyed a delicious dinner together and enjoyed the deep emotional bond between each other. It was a precious moment worth remembering.

After finishing all the meals, Shen Yan pushed the cart to the avenue, where she happened to meet her younger siblings, Wang Jun and Wang Lin, who also came to help.

When Shen Yan arrived, he clearly found that the street was full of people setting up stalls.

Shen Yan was neither anxious nor angry, she just pushed the cart forward.

There are food stalls everywhere, emitting all kinds of aromas.

There was another person who was just like Shen Yan, pushing the cart and not knowing where to go, with a worried look on her face. This was also a villager named Li Cuilian. She said to Shen Yan with a worried look on her face, "If we come late, there will be no place. The seats on this street are first come first served. We are late, where should we go?"

Li Cuilian's attitude was very pessimistic. When she saw that there was no space to set up a stall around, sadness was written all over her face.

She sells steamed buns, large buns made with white flour. They are big and plump and smell delicious.

Shen Yan was not in a hurry, she just said: "Sister Lian, I'm hungry, let me buy you two steamed buns first."

Li Cuilian’s steamed buns are delicious, but this place is a bit remote. Most people eat rice, but only a few eat steamed buns.

But steamed buns are also dry food, and many people only buy them occasionally, so Li Cuilian’s business is not very good.

However, Li Cuilian, a woman in the village, could earn some money to supplement her family income by selling steamed buns during the slack season.

Li Cuilian was very happy that she got business before she found a stall. She took out two large white flour buns and handed them to Shen Yan.

"Miss Shen, you didn't make any money today, so we don't want your coins. This is for you."

Although Li Cuilian is pessimistic, she is a good person.

Shen Yan originally wanted to pay, but Li Cuilian refused to accept it no matter what, so she had no choice but to give up.

In that case, she simply asked her younger brothers and sisters to take out the bowls and chopsticks. At this time, Li Cuilian's daughter and son also came.

Shen Yan served each of them a bowl of rice, two dishes and soup, which looked very rich.

When Li Cuilian saw it, she felt very embarrassed and took out money to pay, but was rejected by Shen Yan.

"Miss Shen, I just gave you two steamed buns. Your dish is so rich and it costs several cents. How can I accept it?"

When Shen Yan heard that Li Cuilian refused to accept the money, she smiled and said gently: "Sister Lian, why should you be so polite for such a small matter? Your steamed buns are so delicious, it is only natural for me to accept them."

There was a warmth and kindness in her tone, as if this little exchange had become a tacit understanding between the two of them.