The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Shen Yan took out the prepared tofu cubes, placed them on the chopping board, and gently wiped the moisture off the surface with a towel to ensure that the tofu would be easier to absorb the flavor.

She cut the tofu into small pieces and placed them evenly on a clean plate, ready for processing later.

Then, Shen Yan began to prepare the seasoning for Mapo Tofu.

She took out peppercorns, bean paste, minced garlic, minced ginger, chopped green onions and other seasonings and placed them neatly on the chopping board one by one.

Then, Shen Yan took out the wok, put in a proper amount of cooking oil, and when the oil temperature reached a suitable level, added peppercorns, minced ginger and garlic, and stir-fried until fragrant. Then, she poured the bean paste into the wok, and with the sound of "poofing", the spicy smell came to her face.

After the bean paste was stir-fried into red oil, Shen Yan gently put small pieces of tofu into the pot one by one, being careful to avoid breaking the tofu.

She used a spatula to gently stir the tofu so that it was evenly coated with the mapo sauce, ensuring that every piece of tofu was fully flavored.

After the tofu was slightly seasoned, Shen Yan poured in an appropriate amount of water and let the tofu cook slowly, while adjusting the heat to maintain the taste of the tofu.

Then, she took out a small bowl of water starch, added an appropriate amount of water and stirred it evenly, and then slowly poured it into the pot to make the soup of Mapo Tofu thicker. She continued to stir gently to allow the water starch to dissolve evenly in the soup, enhancing the taste and texture of Mapo Tofu.

Finally, Shen Yan sprinkled a handful of fresh chopped green onions to add a hint of fragrance and color to the mapo tofu.

She mixed it gently so that the chopped green onions were evenly distributed on the surface of the mapo tofu.

Shen Yan put the fried Mapo Tofu into a beautiful bowl, then gently covered it with a lid and let it sit for a while.

She looked at the mapo tofu in the pot, the aroma was so fragrant that it made her mouth water.

Finally, when the aroma of Mapo Tofu was fully released, Shen Yan brought the bowl to the table with satisfaction.

Next, she began to prepare the fried bacon with garlic sprouts. The bacon was made by Shen Yan herself before and it was delicious.

Shen Yan took out the prepared bacon and cut it into thin slices for later use. The garlic sprouts had been cleaned in advance, and Shen Yan cut them into bite-sized pieces and prepared to stir-fry them.

She took out a clean wok and placed it on the earthen stove, added an appropriate amount of cooking oil, and when the oil temperature rose to an appropriate level, she gently put in the bacon slices. Listening to the "crackling" sound, the bacon began to release an enticing aroma.

Shen Yan stir-fried it gently to allow the bacon to be evenly heated, making its aroma more intense.

When the bacon changes color slightly, Shen Yan pours the garlic sprouts into the pot and stir-frys for a while to allow it to fully absorb the aroma of the bacon.

The garlic sprouts roll in the pot, giving off a fresh garlic aroma that complements the salty flavor of the bacon.

Shen Yan observed the fragrant bacon and garlic sprouts in the pot and smiled slightly. She knew that this dish would bring full appetite and satisfaction to her family.

Then, she took out a small bowl of seasoning containing soy sauce, a little sugar and an appropriate amount of water, stirred it evenly and slowly poured it into the pot.

The seasoning is put into the pot, making a "gurgling" sound, blending with the bacon and garlic sprouts, exuding an enticing aroma.

Shen Yan used a spatula to gently stir the seasoning so that it was evenly coated on the bacon and garlic sprouts, ensuring that every piece of bacon and every garlic sprout was well seasoned.

She carefully adjusted the heat, frying the bacon until it was slightly charred and the garlic sprouts remained tender and crispy.

Finally, Shen Yan took out a beautiful plate and put the fried bacon and garlic sprouts into the plate.

She arranged them gently, making every slice of bacon and every garlic sprout look fresh and delicious.

The dishes on the plate gave off an enticing aroma. Shen Yan contentedly brought the plate to the table, ready to pair it with other dishes.

Next, Shen Yan began to prepare bean sprout soup. The method of making bean sprout soup is simpler, so it saves time.

Shen Yan changed to another clean wok, poured an appropriate amount of water into the wok, and when the water temperature rose to a suitable level, she gently put in the washed bean sprouts.

The bean sprouts are soaked in the wok, and as the water temperature rises, they make a slight "gurgling" sound, as if telling the joy that they are about to become a fragrant and delicious soup.

Then, Shen Yan took out a small piece of fresh ginger, smashed it with the back of a knife, and gently put it into the pot.

When ginger slices are put into the pot, they immediately release a rich fragrance, which complements the refreshing taste of bean sprouts.

Shen Yan gently stirred the bean sprouts in the pot, allowing the aroma of ginger to fully penetrate the soup, filling the entire kitchen with an enticing aroma.

After the bean sprouts became slightly soft, Shen Yan took out a small bowl of salt, pinched a suitable amount of salt with her fingers, and slowly sprinkled it into the pot.

The salt and bean sprouts blend together, adding to the deliciousness of the soup, making it mouth-watering.

Then, she took out a handful of chopped fresh green onions and sprinkled them on the soup, adding a touch of green to the bean sprout soup and a hint of fragrance.

Shen Yan continued to gently cook the bean sprout soup, scooping up the soup with a spoon from time to time and pouring it on the bean sprouts, ensuring that each bean sprout was evenly seasoned and that the delicious flavor could be tasted in every bite.

Finally, when the bean sprouts were cooked to a soft and glutinous texture, Shen Yan contentedly removed the pot from the fire, scooped up the bean sprouts and broth with a spoon, and put them into a simple soup bowl.

The bean sprout soup in the bowl is clear and transparent, exuding a strong fragrance that makes people salivate.

Shen Yan looked at her work with satisfaction. This simple bowl of bean sprout soup could also bring warmth and satisfaction to everyone.

In this way, Shen Yan prepared two dishes and a soup, put them all on the cart, and went to sell the food later.

In order to ensure that the food would not cool down so quickly, Shen Yan specially covered the wooden barrel containing the food to keep it warm.

Wang Lin also followed behind and helped Shen Yan get the dishes and chopsticks.

After reaching the official road, Shen Yan found a location and started setting up the stall.

Sisters Shen Yan and Wang Lin set up a stall together, pushing a cart full of steaming food, looking for a bustling location. They chose a spacious street corner with people coming and going and business was booming.

"Here it comes, here it comes, hot meals! One serving of rice, two dishes and one soup, fresh and delicious!"

Shen Yan waved the spoon in his hand and shouted loudly.

“Come and try our home cooked food, I guarantee you will come back for more!”

Wang Lin added with a smile, holding a pile of clean dishes and chopsticks in her hand, gesturing to people passing by.

At first, no one cared because there were too many people setting up stalls on this street.

Moreover, Shen Yan was afraid that the food would get cold, so he did not open the lid of the wooden barrel, and no one could smell the fragrance.

Before long, groups of people came forward to ask questions.

A young man in a robe stopped and looked at the food on the cart curiously. He asked, "How much is this meal?"

Shen Yan smiled and replied, "A meal costs only five cents, with two dishes and a soup. You see, it's fresh, healthy, good value and cheap!"

The young man smelled the tempting aroma in the air and said with a smile: "Then have one!"