Trotters It snowed heavily for two days in a row and stopped in the early morning of the third day.
Cheng Xi pushed open the door with a shovel and stepped on it until his knees were submerged.
Oh haha!
This must be 30 centimeters, right?
The three of them, wearing thick cotton coats, started shoveling the snow. Half an hour later, they cleared the yard, and there were several little snowmen under the east wall.
When I walked out of the yard, I saw everything was white, and the entire Shenjia Village was covered in silver.
After a while, the villagers gradually went out with their tools, and the sounds of chatter and slapstick mixed with the cries of poultry spread far into the distance.
"Is the snow really heavy? It didn't come so early in the past years!" "
I really asked the clan leader to tell me for sure. Is there really a snow disaster?" "
Then I have to buy some food quickly. I bought some black noodles a few days ago. We won't have enough food to celebrate the New Year!"
"Why panic, go to Fucheng first and ask about the price of food."
After the first heavy snow, the villagers became a little cautious because of the reminder from their sixth uncle.
The snow on the dirt road leading to Fucheng gradually melted, leaving puddles of small quagmire. Many people went to Fucheng.
Destination, grain store.
In the small courtyard of the Shen family, three people were observing carefully around several wooden troughs.
"Sister-in-law, the spinach you planted has sprouted!"
Cheng Xi asked Uncle Shuanzi to make several shallow rectangular wooden troughs for growing vegetables in winter.
That day, she laid a thick layer of soil under the wooden trough, briefly germinated and soaked the seeds, and then spread them on top. In addition to spinach seeds, there are also lettuce, garlic, and leeks.
"It's warm in the house. If we keep this temperature, we'll grow quickly."
"Then we can eat vegetables in winter?"
"Of course."
Cheng Xi looked calm on the surface, but actually felt quite calm in his heart. happy.
In ancient times, it was difficult for even the royal palace to eat fresh vegetables, but she did it!
Tianxiu!
"Xiao Qiqi, is there anything you want to eat?"
"Hmm, braised pork?"
"It's too greasy, let's try another one." "
Sweet and sour pork ribs ?"
"I just had it yesterday, let's try another one."
"Salt-baked chicken?"
" The chicken is too small, no matter how long it grows."
Shen Xingqi was confused, "How about you tell me, sister-in-law?"
Is there anything else at home? Is it possible that I won't eat meat today?
No, my sister-in-law loves to eat meat most. Ever since she moved to the village, she has eaten meat every day. In just a few days, she has gained weight.
Cheng Xi grinned and said what was in her heart:
"Eat pig's trotters."
How come this simple child didn't say it to her heart after choosing it for a long time? She still needs to be nudged!
Just as she was told, Cheng Xi went to the cellar to get four pig's trotters and marinate them.
Extra meals!
Shen Xingqi, who stayed where he was, said: "."
I understand a little but don't understand a little, so I'm very confused.
"Brother, it's hard to guess what my sister-in-law is thinking."
She glanced at her brother with pity like a little adult, "Thank you for your hard work."
Shen Xingluo: "."
What should I do if my sister is getting more and more stupid as her wife takes her?
In the kitchen, Cheng Xi was extremely busy.
Blanch the pig's trotters, add onions, ginger and garlic to remove the fishy smell, remove and set aside.
Then put the lard and rock sugar in the pan and stir-fry until the color turns brown. Then add the chopped pig's trotters and stir-fry. A aroma will come out.
After adding the aniseed, stir-fry for a while, Cheng Xi added a spoonful of sorghum wine, and then added soy sauce for coloring while the two of them couldn't see it.
Add water, cover the pot, wait until it comes to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
The Shen Family Courtyard is at the foot of the mountain and the terrain is higher than other places. From the window, you can see the distant peaks at a glance.
Vast white snow covered the original mountains, and the vast mountain forests were all white, with only occasional patches of dark green pine trees emerging.
The bird flew over the branches, splashing the snowflakes on the tree and falling, and the still scene changed in seconds.
"This picture can be used as a computer screen saver."
Cheng Xi felt a little regretful, but then he became happy again when he remembered something, and ran into the room while the pig's trotters were boiling over a low fire.
"Shen Xingluo, Shen Xingluo!"
The man inside the door was startled. He looked up and saw a cheerful figure rushing in.
"What's the origin of Shennong Mountain?"
"Yes."
He folded the ancient books in his hands, "Shennong Mountain is famous for the rare medicinal herbs scattered all over the mountain, which is also where the name comes from." "
But I don't see many people entering the mountain . ."
"The terrain of Shennong Mountain is steep. People who enter the mountain cherish their own lives more than precious medicinal materials." "
Well, the foot of the mountain is quite gentle."
"The hill near the village is indeed very gentle, but this is just Shennong. The tip of the iceberg of the mountain, even the hunters in the village dare not go there easily."
Shen Xingluo's heart moved, and he instantly guessed what she was thinking, "You want to go into the mountain?"
"That's the plan."
Cheng Xi sat up straight. , "You also know that I know some martial arts and am very strong, so I just wanted to go into the mountains to try my luck."
In fact, she went there for the precious herbs.
There is now an extra fan-shaped area with a radius of 30 meters in the space, which is due to the placement of living creatures. So what if more other things are placed?
Cheng Xi feels that there is a high probability that it will be upgraded again.
Little did she know that Shen Xingluo, who was sitting opposite her, also had the idea of going into the mountain.
There are already two thousand kilograms of game from the orc plane in the system storage compartment. Although it is kept fresh, it cannot be left uneaten forever. It has to find a suitable reason to take it out.
After much thought, hunting game in the mountains is currently the most reasonable source.
"I'll go with you sometime."
"You?"
Cheng Xi questioned.
Shen Xingluo raised his eyebrows, "I am not as good as you in kungfu, but I have read several medical books and know a lot of herbal medicines."
The implication is that even if precious herbs are placed in front of you, you will probably step on them as grass.
Cheng Xi choked. Among the various grass families, she really only knew edible vegetables.
In the past, even when I went camping with friends, I always prepared enough food and was not familiar with wild creatures at all.
You win this round.
"Then let's go together."
The pig's trotters were stewed in the kitchen for a full hour, and a rich aroma came out after opening the lid of the pot.
Fortunately, the neighbors around the courtyard are far away, otherwise it would definitely cause envy and jealousy among several families.
Cheng Xi added two pieces of wood to the stove and set the fire to absorb the juice.
Braised pork trotters are out of the pot.
"It's time to eat."
The iron stove in the living room kept the temperature at around 26 degrees, so even if the thick snow outside dropped a few degrees due to melting, it would not affect them.
The pig's trotters cut into equal pieces are arranged neatly on a white dinner plate, with a thick layer of soup poured on top. The skin of the pig's trotters is elastic and rich in color, with a faint hint of bright color.
"Huh? It looks better than braised pork?"
Shen Xingqi smelled the fragrance on the tip of her nose, and her sense of anticipation instantly filled her.
"Not only does it look better than braised pork, it also tastes better."
"It doesn't look like there's much meat. Could it be that it's just like pork ribs?"
"You won't know until you try it."
Cheng Xi picked up a piece and put it into a small bowl. In the middle, the soup melts into the white rice, and just one look at it will whet your appetite.
Shen Xingqi also took a piece and put a bite of the elastic tendons into her mouth. It was rich and tasty, fat but not greasy.
tasty!
With just one bite, the pig's trotters replaced the braised pork in her heart and ranked No. 1!