The soybeans were salty, and before they were removed from their pods, they were first boiled with water before adding some salt. With that, it obtained the salty flavor and was a good snack to go along with liquor.
In comparison to the peas, the soybeans were deeper in color and were extremely glossy and plump.
"It looks good. The outer skin remains undamaged," Zhou Shijie nodded.
When he ate the red beans, Zhou Shijie had not praised them for having undamaged skin. But he did that for the soybeans. That was because when soaking in saltwater, the skin of the soybeans could be easily damaged. It was not easy to keep them undamaged.
This was why Zhou Shijie gave his praise when he noticed it.
"Keeping the product whole is a must," remarked Carpenter Lian while chewing on the red beans.
"What do you know about cooking?" Zhou Shijie grumbled.
