RPAGF Chapter 145: Busy Preparing for the Dinner
Chapter 145: Busy Preparing for the Dinner
Slowly, the big pot of pork bone and radish soup began to bubble and white steam rose.
The rich aroma of the pork shank and the sweet taste of the radish blend together, exuding an enticing aroma.
Su Panpan checked the heat from time to time to make sure the soup was cooked just right.
Then, Su Panpan began to prepare steamed taro with chopped peppers.
She washed and peeled the taro, cut it into small, even pieces, and placed it on a plate.
"Xiaoxiao, go get that little jar. It contains the chopped peppers I made specially."
Xiaoxiao immediately ran over to get it.
Then spread the red chopped pepper evenly on the taro. The bright color makes people full of anticipation.
In the steamer, steamed sausages and bacon are also emitting a rich bacon aroma.
Su Panpan checked the heat from time to time to make sure they were steamed to perfection. "Qin Xiao, watch the fire." Qin Mu nodded seriously.
On the other side, Su Panpan started making candied sweet potatoes.
She cut the sweet potatoes into small pieces and fried them in oil until golden and crispy.
Then boil the syrup, put the fried sweet potatoes into the pan and stir-fry. After a while, a plate of candied sweet potatoes is ready.
When the children saw it, they all exclaimed in amazement.
The stir-fried beef with edamame is also being prepared in full swing.
Su Panpan cut the beef into shreds and let it jump happily in the pot with edamame.
"Second uncle, please pass me that seasoning jar." Shen Ru handed it over quickly.
The preparation of stir-fried sweet potato leaves, pickled cabbage and pan-fried marinated lamb chops is also in full swing.
Su Panpan skillfully stir-fried the tender green sweet potato leaves, maintaining their emerald green color and refreshing taste.
The spicy and sour cabbage with vinegar is sour and spicy and delicious. The white cabbage and the red pepper complement each other very tempting.
The pan-fried marinated lamb chops were mouth-watering. Su Panpan thought about how much the chefs loved it last time, so she decided to make it herself for the villagers to try.
Su Panpan carefully put the lamb chops into the pot, and the sizzling sound made people salivate.
"Qin Mu, turn down the heat a little, don't let it burn." Qin Mu quickly adjusted the heat.
The lamb chops are fried until they are sizzling with oil, sprinkled with chili powder, cumin powder, and chopped green onions. How can you describe how delicious it is?
Finally, the cold bean curd sheets are ready. They are soaked just right and seasoned with various ingredients, making them refreshing and delicious.
Pork shank soup with radish, steamed taro with chopped pepper, steamed sausage, steamed bacon, candied sweet potato, stir-fried beef with edamame, stir-fried sweet potato leaves, pickled cabbage, pan-fried lamb chops, and cold bean curd.
Three tables were set up.
One table for children and two tables for adults.
As time went by, guests arrived one after another.
Aunt Wang and Uncle Xiao were the first to arrive. They had kind faces and were carrying some fresh vegetables they had grown themselves.
As soon as Aunt Wang entered the yard, she greeted everyone warmly: "Panpan, it's really lively today." Uncle Xiao also smiled and nodded, his eyes attracted by the table full of delicious food.
Shen Ru hurried forward and said with a smile, "Aunt Wang, Uncle Xiao, please come in and sit down."
Su Panpan also came over, took the vegetables from Aunt Wang's hand, and said, "Aunt Wang, you are so polite to bring something."
After a while, Liu Dazhuang strode in, his hearty laughter instantly filling the entire yard: "Haha, I can smell the fragrance from far away, I'm in for a treat today."
Then, the three brothers Zhao Genlai, Zhao Gensheng, and Zhao Xi arrived. They greeted everyone in the yard with smiles on their faces, their eyes full of anticipation for this sumptuous lunch.
Su Panpan called out, "Brother Dazhuang, come and sit down." Shen Ru helped arrange seats.
Shen Ru also smiled and called the three Zhao brothers: "Three Zhao brothers, please sit down quickly."
Qin Youwen was busy pouring tea for them.
The three Zhao brothers greeted everyone in the yard.
Zhao Genlai smiled and said to Aunt Wang and Uncle Xiao, "Aunt Wang, Uncle Xiao, long time no see."
Zhao Gensheng also said: "This yard is really lively today."
Zhao Xi looked at Liu Dazhuang and said jokingly, "Brother Dazhuang, you look so anxious. Are you afraid that you won't have anything to eat if you come too late?"
Liu Dazhuang laughed and said, "You guys are not slow either."
At this time, Li Facai and Wang Xierong came hand in hand. Wang Xierong said with a smile, "Wow, so many people have arrived before us. The yard is so lively, just like New Year's Day." Li Facai also nodded in agreement.
Uncle Wang, Mrs. Chu and her husband had also arrived. Looking at the busy crowd and the sumptuous meal, they smiled expectantly.
As soon as Mrs. Chu came in, she praised, "This table of dishes looks delicious." Uncle Wang also agreed with a smile.
Zhao Genlai said to them, "Uncle Wang, Sister Chu, it's been a long time since we've gotten together."
Uncle Wang and Mrs. Chu smiled and nodded.
The "fox spirit" in the yard ran around happily, barking from time to time, as if it was also excited about the lively scene. The kitten lay lazily on the side, watching all this quietly.
The yard suddenly became more lively, everyone was laughing and talking, looking forward to this sumptuous lunch together.
At this time, the children were particularly excited.
Sisi, Linlin, Qin Mu, Xiaoxiao, Qin Xiao, and Yueyue gathered at the children's table, chattering about the delicious food. Xiaoxiao pointed at the candied sweet potato and said, "This one must be very sweet." Qin Mu nodded in agreement.
Erniu and Daniu arrived late and finally sat at the children's table.
"Erniu, set off some firecrackers." Su Panpan took the remaining string of firecrackers and gave it to Erniu.
Crackling... crackling...
The villagers watched the firecrackers crackle and the red confetti fly in the air, their faces filled with proud smiles and their eyes sparkling with excitement.
In this village, apart from setting off firecrackers during the Chinese New Year, setting off firecrackers during meals is a privilege only enjoyed by important people.
And now, they themselves can become the protagonists of this lively feast, and this feeling makes them feel full of a sense of accomplishment.
It seemed that at this moment, they were no longer ordinary villagers, but important people who were valued and treated specially.
When the children heard the sound of firecrackers, they jumped up excitedly, clapping their hands and cheering.
Sisi's eyes sparkled as she took Linlin's hand and said, "Wow, that's so loud!"
Yueyue also jumped and danced, shouting with a smile, "It's like Chinese New Year!" Xiaoxiao, Qin Xiao and Qin Mu hid aside and covered their ears.
The "fox spirit" was frightened by the sound of firecrackers and started barking. Sometimes it hid under the table, and sometimes it poked its head out to look around.
When the children saw the puppy's appearance, they all burst into laughter.
Xiaoxiao ran over, gently stroked the "fox spirit"'s head, and comforted it, saying, "Don't be afraid, don't be afraid, it won't make any more noises."
The kitten, originally lying lazily on the side, pricked up its ears at the sound of firecrackers. It opened its eyes wide and looked around vigilantly.
When the sound of firecrackers became a little quieter, it slowly lay down again and continued to look at the lively crowd with its lazy eyes.
Su Panpan called out to everyone: "Pick up your chopsticks, pick up your chopsticks."
"Come on, come on, don't be polite." Qin Youwen and Shen Ru also greeted everyone.