"Huh~ The livestream is finally over. Time to wash up and get some rest! I'm exhausted after broadcasting for so long today. I have to continue my work tomorrow!" He thought to himself, stretching and preparing to wash up. But when his eyes inadvertently shifted to the table, he was suddenly stunned. The table was covered with a pile of shrimp shells, and these shrimp shells seemed to be emitting a strange smell...

I couldn't believe my eyes. The giant prawns that had been right in front of me were now completely devoured! Oh my goodness! That's a full 1.5 kilograms of prawns! Even though there might only be a dozen or so, they were incredibly large, each one as long as my palm. And I have to say, the prawns were incredibly tender and juicy, leaving me with a truly delicious aftertaste.

Although I was a little surprised, I didn't feel uncomfortable at all. After all, this meal was so delicious that I couldn't resist. Now, I have to clean up the mess quickly. So, while muttering to myself, I got up and prepared to go to the kitchen to clean up.

"Forget it, why bother sleeping? I better get up and clean up," I said, standing up. Then, I shouted into the air, "Mixian, Mixian, turn off the robot vacuum." The "Mixian" here wasn't actually rice noodles, but my whole-home smart system. It's incredibly convenient, allowing me to control various home appliances with my voice. I feel like it's like a caring little housekeeper, so I gave it the adorable name of Mixian.

First, I discarded the shrimp shells from the table into the trash can and wiped the table with a kitchen wipe, ensuring it was tidy and clean. Next, I carefully tidied the kitchen, placing everything neatly. I washed the dishes myself, dried them, and put them back in their proper places. Next, I carefully mopped the floor with a kitchen mop until it was spotless.

After leaving the kitchen, continue cleaning the living room, removing the sofa cover and washing it in the washing machine. Meanwhile, wipe down the living room cabinets to give them a fresh, new look. By the time the cabinets are wiped down, the sofa cover will have been washed and dried, ready to be laid back on the sofa.

Next, I headed to the bathroom for a nice, hot shower, cleaned the toilet, and tidied the sink. Finally, I put any laundry in the washing machine. "Finally, I can relax! I feel like I've almost digested what I ate." Glancing at the clock, I saw it was almost 11 p.m., so I decided to go to bed early to recharge. Tomorrow, I had to get up early to go to the market and buy cucumbers and other ingredients, lest I run out of winnings.

"It's a rare weekend, but I have to get up early. I just can't get up!" I muttered to myself, lying in bed, refusing to move. After all, the lottery has already been drawn. If I don't get up, won't I miss my appointment? However, despite my endless chatter, my body was honest—I couldn't get up. It couldn't be helped. Who made me stay up so late editing videos last night?

I could definitely order groceries on my laptop, but I still prefer going to the market to pick out fresh cucumbers and vegetables. Not only are they fresher than online, they're also cheaper. I have some money left over from buying the hover camera, but I need to use it for daily expenses and save for my hormone removal surgery. To save enough for treatment sooner, I need to stop slacking off and keep up with my daily video updates, while also stockpiling more videos. Otherwise, if something like the kindergarten competition happens again, I might lose my videos and lose followers.

After washing up, I happily set off with my little cart! Today's destination was the market, where a variety of fresh ingredients awaited my selection. Upon arrival, I headed straight for the vegetable section. I wanted cucumbers, and I needed a lot. This was a three-round lottery with thirty winners, so I needed at least 40 kilograms (approximately pounds) of cucumbers. After all, pickling cucumbers loses some of their moisture, so I couldn't buy less.

I had originally planned to take the extra cucumbers to the nursery after preparing them for fans' requests, share them with Lotta and the others, and mail some to Wei'er. However, thinking it might not be enough, I decided to add another 10 kilograms, making it a total of 50 kilograms. When I told the cucumber vendor I wanted so much, he was delighted and offered to deliver them to my home for an extra 10 yuan. After some thought, I decided this would be more convenient, so I agreed. From then on, I just had to focus on buying other items.

Next, I bought chili peppers, garlic, dried chilies, Sichuan peppercorns, sugar, soy sauce, and balsamic vinegar for the cucumber dressing. These are essential seasonings that make the cucumbers even more delicious. Finally, I bought a few other things as a little surprise for my fans! I hope they enjoy them.

Back home, I glanced at the wall clock. The hour hand pointed to nine. It was still too early for breakfast, but if I didn't eat something first, I'd probably feel dizzy later due to low blood sugar. So I made myself a bowl of steaming noodles. I walked into the kitchen, turned on my laptop, adjusted the angle and lighting, and started recording a video. "Dear children, today I'm going to share with you a super simple staple food recipe!" I said with a smile, then pulled a package of noodles from the cupboard and gently placed it on the chopping board. Next, I took out a clean bowl, cut the scallions into small pieces, and placed them at the bottom of the bowl. Then, I added appropriate amounts of salt, chicken bouillon, light soy sauce, vinegar, and a small amount of lard, stirring with chopsticks. I added plenty of water to a pot, brought it to a boil, and added the noodles. Then, I carefully removed the noodles, drained them, and placed them in a bowl with the pre-mixed broth. Finally, I sprinkled a handful of chopped green onions over the noodles, and a bowl of fragrant, savory, plain noodles was ready. “How is it? Isn’t it simple? You can give it a try!” After saying that, I smiled in a place where the camera couldn’t capture it.

In the comments section, fans often say that some of my dishes are too difficult because they don't have enough ingredients or time, so I will adjust the recipes in the future, with two more difficult dishes (for StarCraft people) and one simple quick dish each week. This way, I can take both sides into consideration.

After finishing my noodles, I put the bowl in the dishwasher. Then I set to work on the cucumbers—a whopping fifty pounds! Washing and slicing them took an hour. Next, I pickled the sliced cucumbers in salt and sugar to remove excess moisture. This step requires patience. Once the moisture is removed, I repeat the steps from yesterday—rinsing, draining, and adding the appropriate seasonings. Once the cucumbers are pickled, it's time to move on to the next step!

While waiting for the cucumbers to pickle, I decided to stir-fry the hot pot base I'd prepared as a surprise for my fans. However, the key ingredient, beef tallow, was nowhere to be found in the market or stores. I had no choice but to wait until I had some free time and personally go to the market and order some beef tallow from the beef vendor. That way, I could successfully make this delicious beef tallow hot pot base.

First, you need to properly process the ingredients such as chili peppers, peppercorns, ginger, and garlic. You can chop them with a knife or boil them in water until soft, so that their flavors can be better released.

Next comes the frying phase. First, pour a large amount of vegetable oil into the pan and heat it until the oil temperature rises. When the oil temperature comes up, you can put ingredients such as onions, shallots and coriander into the pan and fry them until fragrant. After the oil emits a rich aroma, put the processed ingredients into the hot oil. This includes several different types of chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, Sichuan peppercorns, cinnamon, bay leaves, star anise, tsaoko, etc. It is important to note that you should stir-fry slowly over low heat to fully extract the aroma of various spices.

Seasoning is also crucial. Adjust the flavor of the base by adding salt, chicken bouillon, MSG, and other seasonings according to your personal preferences. If you prefer spicy food, add more chili peppers; for a more flavorful taste, add more chicken bouillon.

Finally, after the frying is complete, let the base cool slightly, then seal and store. This way, whether it is used for hot pot or other dishes, you can take it out and use it at any time, which is very convenient. And this homemade hot pot base is definitely healthier and more delicious than store-bought ones!

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