The Koi Wife of the Prime Minister

Shen Yan nodded and began to prepare for cooking. There was some tender tofu left over from the day, so she planned to make some hard tofu for her younger brothers and sisters in the evening.

When Shen Yan returned home, she smelled the aroma of rice as soon as she entered the door, and her mood became much better. She smiled and nodded to Wang Jun and Wang Lin, then went to the kitchen to start her cooking.

First, she opened the cupboard and took out the preserved tender tofu. She gently took it out. The tender tofu was white and delicate, exuding a faint bean fragrance.

Shen Yan placed the tender tofu on the chopping board, took out a knife, and cut it into small pieces. Each piece was evenly sized and looked like carefully carved white jade.

Then, she put a pot of water on the fire, and when the water temperature reached a suitable level, she carefully put the cut tender tofu into the pot.

The water temperature is just right, allowing the tofu to be heated evenly during the cooking process without getting stuck or falling apart.

While the tofu was cooking, Shen Yan prepared the seasoning. She took out the green onion, ginger and garlic, chopped them into fine pieces, and then put them in a bowl, adding appropriate amounts of salt, soy sauce and chicken essence to make a fresh and delicious sauce.

When the tofu is cooked until it is bubbling slightly and emitting bursts of fragrance, Shen Yan turns down the heat and gently pours in the seasoning sauce, allowing the tofu to slowly absorb the flavor of the seasoning and become more delicious.

The whole kitchen is filled with the rich aroma of beans and spices, which is mouth-watering.

Shen Yan gently stirred the tofu so that each piece could fully absorb the seasoning and maintain a fresh and delicious taste.

After a while, a plate of white and tender tofu with a fragrant aroma was ready.

Shen Yan put it into a bowl and sprinkled some chopped coriander on it, adding a fresh color and increasing the appetite.

"It's time to eat!" Shen Yan brought the old tofu to the table. Wang Jun and Wang Lin's eyes lit up when they smelled the fragrance.

They sat around the table, tasting the old tofu made by Shen Yan, picking up bites after bites and chewing them with satisfaction. The fresh taste of the tofu and the aroma of the seasoning whetted their appetites, and they couldn't help but pick up a few more pieces.

Shen Yan felt warm at heart as she watched her younger brothers and sisters eating with gusto.

Next, Shen Yan started steaming rice.

Shen Yan was about to start steaming rice. She walked into the yard and saw a large wide pot next to the earthen stove.

This big pot is the treasure of their family. The smoke rising from its stove seems to be telling the warmth of home and the beauty of life.

First, Shen Yan turned on the faucet next to her and put in enough clean water. The water was crystal clear without a trace of impurities.

She washed the rice carefully, stirring it gently with her hands until the water became clear and cloudless, and the rice was cleansed of surface impurities.

After washing the rice, Shen Yan gently stroked each grain of rice with her hands, as if she had established some kind of tacit connection with them in her heart. She knew that these rice grains would expand in the steam of the fire, exuding an attractive aroma and becoming a delicious meal.

Next, Shen Yan lit the firewood under the earthen stove. The flames burned fiercely in the stove, licking the bottom of the pot and releasing warm light.

She placed the big pot on the earthen stove and adjusted the heat so that the flames burned vigorously and evenly.

When thin white smoke began to emerge from the bottom of the pot, Shen Yan carefully placed the iron pot filled with rice into the large pot, then covered the pot with a lid and sealed the mouth of the pot with a wet cloth to prevent steam from escaping from the gap.

The flames under the earthen stove lick the bottom of the pot, transferring heat to the rice, gradually steaming it.

Shen Yan sat aside, gently shaking the wooden spoon to allow the rice to be heated evenly, ensuring that every grain of rice could fully absorb water and become soft and delicious.

After a period of steaming, the rice exudes a strong aroma and the steam on the lid of the pot becomes thicker.

Shen Yan carefully opened the lid of the pot, and a wave of hot steam hit her face. The rice had been steamed until it was soft and each grain was distinct.

She gently stirred the rice with a wooden spoon, giving it a more enticing aroma, then scooped it into a bowl and placed it on the dining table.

The white rice in the bowl is as white as jade, exuding an enticing aroma, like a beautiful picture.

"It's time to eat!"

Shen Yan gently instructed, and Wang Jun and Wang Lin smelled the fragrance of the rice, walked to the dining table with smiles on their faces, and couldn't wait to pick up the rice to enjoy this delicious dinner.

Shen Yan first served rice and old tofu to the two children, and then she wanted to make fried stinky tofu.

Shen Yan thought to herself, since we already have rice and old tofu today, why not add some fried stinky tofu to make this dinner more hearty and delicious.

She walked to the kitchen cabinet, opened the door, and took out the stinky tofu stored in a ceramic jar.

Although stinky tofu has a strong smell, it can emit an attractive aroma after frying, making it a home-cooked delicacy.

Shen Yan carefully took out the stinky tofu, placed it on the chopping board, and cut it into evenly thin slices with a knife.

Each piece of stinky tofu is light yellow in color and emits a unique odor, which seems to stimulate the taste buds.

Next, Shen Yan prepared some flour and egg liquid.

She put the flour in a bowl, beat in the eggs, and stirred until it became a paste.

This batter will wrap the surface of the stinky tofu, forming a thin shell, which will be more crispy and delicious after frying.

Shen Yan heated the cooking oil in the pot over medium heat. When the oil temperature reached a certain level, she dipped the stinky tofu slices into the batter one by one and gently put them into the pot.

The oil is jumping in the pot, making crackling sounds, as if telling the joy of the upcoming birth of delicious food.

The stinky tofu slices slowly become golden and crispy in the oil, with an attractive golden color on the surface.

Shen Yan gently flipped the stinky tofu with a spatula, ensuring that each side was fried evenly, with a golden color and a fragrant aroma.

When the stinky tofu slices are fried until golden and crispy, she takes them out and places them on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

After frying the stinky tofu, Shen Yan placed it on a plate, cut each piece into small pieces with a knife, and then sprinkled some chopped coriander and chili powder on it to add color and taste.

"Come and try this!" Shen Yan brought the fried stinky tofu to the table. The aroma was fragrant and very tempting.

When Wang Jun and Wang Lin smelled the fragrance, their eyes lit up and they excitedly stretched out their chopsticks, ready to taste this delicious dish.

"What is this? It smells so good and yet smells so good!" Wang Jun frowned. "Sister, is this tofu bad?"

"This is stinky tofu. It smells bad but tastes good." Shen Yan smiled with curved eyebrows.

Shen Yan smiled and shook her head when she heard Wang Jun's question. "This is not spoiled tofu. This is a special snack in our south called stinky tofu. It may smell a bit stinky, but it tastes crispy and delicious."

She picked up a piece of fried stinky tofu and put it into Wang Jun's bowl. "Try it and you'll know."