I'm involved in poverty alleviation in a primitive tribe.

Jiang Ning lit a fire from the nearby campfire, set up a pot of water, and put the chopped pork ribs into the cold water along with a few slices of fresh ginger. Blanching the ribs first removes the blood and impurities, making the cooked ribs taste fresher.

She carefully observed the water, stirring it occasionally with chopsticks to prevent the ribs from sticking to the bottom of the pot. After a while, when the water began to boil, she knew the ribs were cooked, so she took them out and rinsed them with clean water.

After draining the water from the pot, Jiang Ning added a piece of fatty pork and began to fry it. As the temperature rose, the fat in the pork was gradually rendered, releasing an enticing aroma. Jiang Ning kept turning the pork to ensure it was heated evenly, until it turned golden brown and most of the fat was rendered out.

Next, Jiang Ning put the ribs into the pot and started stir-frying. The rendered fat from the pork belly makes the ribs more delicious, as it provides a rich texture and flavor.

When the ribs turned golden brown, Jiang Ning added a suitable amount of chili sauce. The addition of chili sauce added spiciness and a richer flavor to the dish, making the ribs even more delicious.

Jiang Ning continued stir-frying the ribs, ensuring the chili sauce evenly coated each piece. As the temperature rose, the aroma and flavor of the chili sauce gradually permeated the ribs, making them incredibly appetizing. She then added the taro to the pan and continued stir-frying.

The soaked taro had been taken out and poured into the pot to continue stir-frying. She controlled the heat, stirring the taro at appropriate times to ensure it was heated evenly in the hot pot. As the temperature rose, the surface of the taro gradually turned golden and crispy, while the flesh inside became soft, glutinous, and sweet.

Finally, Jiang Ning added some hot water to let the ribs and taro continue to simmer in the pot. This allowed the ribs and taro to absorb more flavor and become even more delicious.

The entire village was filled with the aroma of pork ribs and taro, whetting everyone's appetite. Jiang Ning looked at the steaming pot of pork ribs and taro with satisfaction, knowing that this delicious dish was ready.

It's a pity that beans and other species haven't been discovered yet, otherwise it would be even more delicious to make soy sauce or other condiments.

Jiang Ning picked up a piece of pork rib, savoring its unique flavor after being salted and sun-dried. This process made the rib meat firmer and chewier. At the same time, the aroma of the rib was more intense, making it incredibly appetizing.

Now it's been stewed with taro. The taro is stewed in the pot until it's soft, sweet, and fragrant. Its sweetness complements the savory flavor of the pork ribs, making the taste even richer. The pork ribs, in turn, absorb the sweetness of the taro, becoming even more delicious.

Jiang Ning looked at the pot with satisfaction; it seemed the tribe would have another food source in the future.

Jiang Ning ladled out a bowl and placed it aside, then invited the surrounding clansmen to eat together.

Some impatient tribesmen couldn't wait to taste the ribs, even though they were so hot they could barely speak, they couldn't bear to spit them out. They held the ribs with their rough fingers, savoring them slowly, letting the food fully release its aroma and flavor in their mouths.

"I never expected bones to taste so good!"

"Yes, nobody used to eat bones. The meat wasn't scraped off the bones just so that they would have some meat flavor when making soup."

"What is this soft thing?"

“It’s taro. The elephant ear leaves we use to shield ourselves from the rain, I call them elephant ear taro. This is its rootstock that grows in the soil.” Jiang Ning felt incredibly satisfied seeing her people eating with relish.

"Jiang Wu, although this is delicious, picking it is too dangerous!" the chief said disapprovingly. In the past, people in the tribe often got their skin damaged by the sap when picking elephant ear leaves.

"Chief! Just light its leaves and smoke it out! It will hide!" Mao explained excitedly.

"Yes! We all saw it! We dug it up with Jiang Wu! One elephant ear taro can grow into a very big taro!"

"Such a thing exists? That's amazing!"

Jiang Ning smiled and said to the tribespeople sitting around her, "You have already tasted elephant ear taro. Isn't it delicious? Elephant ear taro is everywhere here, and we can collect a lot of it."

"In that case, can we grow elephant ear taro? That way we won't have to look for it everywhere!"

"Of course you can. Elephant ear taro can be planted directly on the banks of the Tianlang River. If you pay attention, you'll notice that the leaves of elephant ear taro on the banks of the Tianlang River are larger."

"Yes! I have to walk carefully around it when I go to get water! I'm afraid I might accidentally break its leaves!"

"We can plant more, so that no one will go hungry!"

Upon hearing this, the tribe members fell silent. Although the area was rich in resources and had abundant produce, the primitive people had large appetites and consumed a lot of food every day. While the tribe cultivated sweet potatoes, it wasn't enough to feed everyone.

Seeing everyone's silence, Jiang Ning understood their worries. So she continued, "We'll all be able to eat our fill from now on. We can use taro to make more delicious food, making our tribe more united and stronger."

Jiang Ning patiently explained to them how to dig out the roots of the taro, how to peel off its outer skin, how to cook it, and how to preserve it.

She also taught them how to use taro to make various delicacies, such as stews, roasts, and porridge.

At this moment, a member of the tribe stepped forward, placed his right hand on his chest, bowed to Jiang Ning, and said, "Thank you, Jiang Wu!" Although his voice was not loud, it moved everyone present.

Immediately afterwards, the surrounding clansmen also stepped forward, placing their right hands on their chests, bowing to Jiang Ning, and saying in unison, "Thank you, Jiang Wu!"

Their voices were filled with respect and gratitude, demonstrating their trust and support for Jiang Ning.

Seeing the warmth and respect of her people, Jiang Ning was deeply moved. She knew that the reason these people trusted and supported her so much was because she had always done her best to contribute to the survival and development of the tribe.

Over the years, Jiang Ning has gradually demonstrated extraordinary talent and wisdom within the tribe. She has not only brought various convenient tools to the people but also frequently led them to discover new food sources. Her contributions have played a crucial role in the tribe's survival and development, earning her widespread recognition and respect, and she has gradually gained some prestige.

Jiang Ning returned the greeting to the tribal members and said softly, "For the tribe!"

The tribespeople present responded enthusiastically, their hearts filled with hope and confidence. They knew that as long as everyone worked together, they would surely overcome all difficulties and make the tribe better.

"For the tribe!"

"For the tribe!"