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Zheng Yuan took the gluten and put it into the steamer that was already steaming, and asked Duan Minmin to add fire to steam the gluten.

"This step is to steam the gluten. If we add a little yeast, the gluten will be looser and absorb more juice, but we don't have it now, so it's okay. Yeast is something that makes the dough fluffier. People who often make pasta usually have it at home. I can't explain it clearly, you just need to know it yourself."

His hands kept moving while he was explaining to Taoer.

Taoer listened very carefully, nodding her head constantly, looking like a good student. Zheng Yuan could imagine that if she had a pen and a notebook, she would be taking notes like crazy, writing down every word the teacher said.

"The next step is to filter the facial water and let it sit to make a pulp."

Zheng Yuan took out a piece of gauze and waved to Duan Minmin to come over for help. The three of them worked together to filter the facial cleanser water into a basin and let it sit.

About a quarter of an hour later, the gluten in the pot was steamed and Zheng Yuan poked it out with chopsticks.

It’s okay. Although it’s not as elastic and loose as with yeast, it’s still a success.

Zheng Yuan handed the gluten to Duan Minmin and asked her to cut it into balls. She took out two plates and brought peaches to make cold skin.

Among the plates that Mrs. Zhang brought, there were several round plates that were very suitable for steaming cold noodles. Zheng Yuan took them out, washed them, dried them, and brushed them with oil.

"The purpose of applying oil is to make it easier to take out the cold skin later, so that it won't stick to the plate."

The face wash water had almost settled. Zheng Yuan instructed Tao'er to pour out the clear water on the top, and then used chopsticks to stir the batter left at the bottom evenly.

"We use the batter below to make cold noodles, and we must stir it evenly. Look, like this. If it can be drawn into threads, it's ready." Zheng Yuan raised his chopsticks and showed it to Tao'er.

"Next, you can start steaming the cold noodles. You can estimate the amount of batter to use for the size of the plate. Don't use too much, or it will be thick and taste bad. If you use too little, it will break easily. You will get the feeling after doing it a few times. Pour it in and shake it gently like I did, so that it evenly covers the bottom of the plate, and then put it in the steamer. Amin, cover the steamer lid."

Zheng Yuan explained while doing it.

"Look, is the cold skin in the plate bubbling? This means it's ready." Zheng Yuan picked up a handkerchief and quickly lifted the plate out and placed it in the prepared well water to chill it.

The plate that had just come out of the steamer was so hot that it made people's scalps numb. Zheng Yuan pinched his earlobes and stamped his feet and exhaled.

"I'll do it again, and then you do the next one."

Zheng Yuan recovered and quickly laid out a plate and put it in the steamer. Then she took out the almost chilled cold skin plate, brushed a layer of oil on the surface of the formed cold skin, took out a kitchen knife and cut a slit on the edge of the bowl, and then she peeled off a complete piece of cold skin along the slit.

"Look, it's done. If you brush the top and bottom of the cold noodles with oil, they won't stick together when stacked together. Remember this?"

Taoer nodded, took the plate from Zheng Yuan, and was eager to try.

The first time, Tao'er's hands were shaking so much that she didn't spread the noodles evenly. With the encouragement of the two, she gradually relaxed and did better each time. The three of them worked well together and soon made a large bowl of cold noodles.

Looking at the big bowl of cold noodles, Taoer couldn't believe that this big bowl of crystal clear cold noodles was made by her.

"Okay, that's enough. Kids! Come in, it's time to eat some cold noodles!"

Zheng Yuan yelled towards the yard.

The children couldn't hold back any longer, and when they heard Zheng Yuan's voice, they no longer cared about Mr. Jiang and rushed into the kitchen, leaving Mr. Jiang and Aji, who were pushed aside by the children, disheveled in the wind.

"Wow! Is this the cold noodles? It's so white! And it looks soft too." Sizhu exclaimed and reached out to touch it.

"Go wash your hands!" Zheng Yuan patted his hands gently.

Sizhu stuck out his tongue in embarrassment, ran quickly to the water tank, and began to fetch water to wash his hands. The children also swallowed their saliva and lined up to wash their hands behind Sizhu.

Mr. Jiang was also surprised to see this scene. This country family was so particular. He rolled up his sleeves and let Aji help him wash his hands.

Zheng Yuan instructed Tao'er to cut the cold skin into strips. She put the strips in bowls and added condiments such as minced garlic, coriander, soy sauce, and vinegar in turn. She also put shredded cucumber on top, but she did not add the chili oil.

The children in my family have never tasted this chili oil, and the improper addition of it affected the flavor of the cold noodles.

The children lined up and took the cold noodles from Zheng Yuan one by one.

"You can add the chili oil yourself, but since this is your first time, put a little less at first. If you feel it's not spicy enough, add more. Otherwise, it will be too spicy to eat. The same goes for other condiments. I'm just giving you the basic seasoning. If you feel it's not spicy enough, add more yourself."

"I know mother."

"Okay, Auntie."

The children had already been greedy for the aroma of the chili oil, and now, although they said they knew it, they were all eager to try it.

"Stir it up!"

Zheng Yuan saw Sizhu was about to put the chili oil in his mouth, so he hurriedly stopped him. This damn kid is a real tiger.

Sizhu quickly put down the cold skin that was about to reach his mouth, stirred it briefly, and put it into his mouth quickly.

All of a sudden, he felt a numbing, sour and spicy taste enveloping his mouth. The soft and chewy cold skin wrapped around the crispy cucumber shreds made his tongue start to jump with excitement.

Before he swallowed it all, Sizhu nodded frantically at Zheng Yuan, "It's so good! Can I have another bowl?"

Afraid that he would speak too slowly and not be able to eat the second bowl, he quickly picked up another bowl with chopsticks and put it into his mouth. This time, he just happened to pick up a lump of unmixed chili oil, which choked him and made him cough.

"Hiss~hiss, mom, give me some water! Give me some water, it's so spicy! Cough cough..."

Zheng Yuan patted his back and scooped a bowl of ice jelly into his hand, then took the bowl from him and stirred it for him: "See, I asked you to stir it evenly but you were in a hurry. You didn't move such a big lump of chili oil away, so you are spicy now. Drink some ice jelly quickly. You guys, there is ice jelly here, come and get it."

Sizhu gulped down most of the ice jelly before he felt a little better in his mouth.

He put down the bowl and hurriedly took the cold noodles: "Mom, this is really delicious. Although the chili oil is spicy, I feel very comfortable after the spicy taste."

The other children were not as impatient as Sizhu. They added the right amount of chili oil and stirred it well. They just felt the fragrance in their mouths but did not find it very spicy.

Except for Xu Hui Niang who couldn't eat spicy food, the other children added a few spoonfuls of chili oil. Even though their noses were about to burst from the spiciness, they were reluctant to put down the bowls in their hands.

After the children had eaten, the two of them mixed a bowl for themselves and almost cried when they put it in their mouths.

Although this long-lost spicy taste did not have the aroma of chili peppers, they were already very satisfied.

"Aunt, your cold noodles are really delicious. The seasoning feels better than the one we have." Master Jiang and Aji also picked up a bowl and quickly put it to their mouths.

"Mr. Jiang, do you eat this too?" Erhe asked curiously while holding the bowl and eating.

"Yes, we eat this over there. We eat rice and noodles over there. This cold noodle is very popular in the summer. But Auntie's seasoning is really amazing."

"If it tastes good, eat more. It's enough for you!" Zheng Yuan patted the bowl of cold noodles on the table.

The lunch of ice jelly and cold noodles made both adults and children's stomachs full. They scraped the whole bowl of cold noodles clean before putting down their bowls and chopsticks.