The fire in the fire pit was burning brightly, and the four of us sat around the fire pit, staring blankly at the pot on the fire pit that was licked by the flames and made a "gurgling" sound inside.
To be honest, Baba was only looking at me, Qinhuai and Surou, while Brother Chengxin was very calm.
Smelling the intoxicating aroma in the room, Surou couldn't stand it any longer and asked, "Brother Chengxin, is your fish in sour soup good?"
Brother Chengxin smiled and glanced at Surou, then scooped a little soup with a spoon and tasted it, then said to Surou like coaxing a child: "Don't worry, the taste of this soup is only 7%. You still have to cook it. Go wash your hands and I'll get two more dishes. This fish in sour soup will be ready."
Crispy pork, I, Qinhuai swallowed a mouthful of saliva at the same time, and could only wait like this, but the smell was so tempting that I couldn't stand it anymore, so I simply followed Brother Chengxin to the kitchen to see what he was busy with.
In the kitchen, Brother Chengxin, who had his sleeves rolled up, was happily taking out a piece of bacon from the pot and said to me with a satisfied look on his face: "Did you see it? The color of this bacon is red, the smell of smoke is long and mellow, and the fat is delicious." Crystal clear and translucent, the lean meat is firm and chewy. Hey, this Miao bacon is really outstanding. Only the authentic bacon from mountain villages in Sichuan can compare to such good bacon."
I stared at Brother Chengxin dumbfounded. Is a piece of bacon worthy of him being so happy? This is not fake happiness, because the satisfied eyes that are about to 'brighten' cannot be faked, but this is obviously not greedy, right
I found that I couldn't understand my second senior brother, but he didn't seem unnatural or wanted to explain to me. Instead, he picked up the kitchen knife and quickly cut the bacon, talking to me leisurely while cutting. : "When you treat this food, you should treat it like a lover, experience it with full emotion and gentleness, and..."
Um, I don't understand, I really don't understand. I completely ignored Chengxin's brother's nonsense. I just watched the pieces cut as thin as paper, and the translucent bacon emerged quickly and neatly from under his knife. , lined up in a row, so tempting.
Seeing my greedy look, Brother Chengxin picked up a piece of bacon, smiled gently, and said to me, "Try a piece?"
I stepped forward, couldn't wait to take the piece of bacon and swallowed it. It was so fragrant, so fragrant. It was even more fragrant than the bacon made by my mother in my hometown.
"Delicious?" Brother Chengxin asked with a smile.
"Yeah, it's delicious." I was very satisfied.
"This is not the most delicious way to cook, just wait." Brother Chengxin's eyes showed a kind of enthusiasm that ordinary people can't understand, and he said very seriously. I suddenly felt that the whole aura of the second senior brother in front of me was... It has changed so much that people dare not look at it and sweat breaks out on their foreheads.
I had goosebumps all over my body and simply fled the kitchen in a hurry. I was afraid that if I affected him, he would pick up the kitchen knife and chop me whole.
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There weren't many dishes on the table, just a fish in sour soup, a stir-fried bacon with garlic sprouts, and a cold leek root, but everything was so delicious that people wanted to swallow it.
The fish meat of the fish in sour soup is tender and fragrant. The soup has a mellow but not irritating sourness, which is blended with the freshness of the fish. As soon as you swallow it, the taste explodes in the esophagus, bringing a sense of warmth. It flows into the stomach, and then a slightly spicy taste spreads in the mouth, leaving a long aftertaste.
As for the fried bacon with garlic sprouts, the mild spiciness of the garlic sprouts and the original mellow taste of the bacon are a perfect match. The right heat makes the bacon slightly crispy on the outside, but quite chewy on the inside. Together, the remaining taste in your mouth can make you eat a few mouthfuls of white rice.
The last cold leek root was even more refreshing, crisp and tender. Brother Chengxin pulled the leek root out of someone else’s kimchi jar. He added some very simple ingredients and it was ready without robbing the leek root. The fragrance of the jelly itself is just right to set off its taste, so it’s the best to use it with rice.
Just these three dishes, generous portions, and paired with the owner's unique rice wine, made the three of us eat almost to the point of joy. Brother Chengxin didn't eat much, but occasionally picked up a dish with chopsticks and sipped it occasionally. A sip of wine, a signature smile, and a look of satisfaction.
In the end, we had eaten all the three portions of vegetables, and Su Rou patted his belly with satisfaction and said: "Brother Chengxin, you are so awesome. What do you think of these three children? They have been forced by Mr. Jiang to cook since they were young. Vegetables, but compared to you, what he cooks is like pig food. However, no wonder he is in a hurry every time, looking aggrieved, looking at the vegetables, wishing he could chop them all with a knife Then just throw it into the pot and stir-fry it and it’s done. Hey, it can’t be compared, it can’t be compared.”
I stared at the crispy meat hatefully, but I was speechless. First of all, when compared with Brother Chengxin, what I make is really pig food. Secondly, the guy who described the crispy pork is indeed right. I had a lot of homework at that time and had to go to school. Cooking was really burdensome. I just wanted to throw it all into the water and wash it, then chop it up and cook it randomly. .
Brother Chengxin smiled and said: "Chengyi is not in the mood for cooking. Boys are inevitably irritable and rarely have a gentle and enjoyable mood in front of the kitchen. This is my hobby, so I take it very seriously. A little more."
Qinhuai also put down his chopsticks with satisfaction and said: "Brother Chengxin, you are also a man, why are you so powerful? So virtuous?! Brother, I am not bragging today. If you were a woman, I would cook this for you, no matter what No matter what you look like, brother, I have already married you home."
"Oh?" Brother Chengxin narrowed his eyes slightly, and then suddenly said with a smile: "Well, I disappoint you, I am a boy, and chasing girls and being chased by girls is also one of my hobbies. I heard that there is a kind of mushroom in Miaojiang. After eating it, people will suddenly become speechless. Do you understand? You just can't speak. Qinhuai, how about I make you a mushroom soup tomorrow? "
Qinhuai immediately covered his mouth. It is estimated that this ghost boy has already seen the true nature of my second senior brother and did not dare to speak nonsense.
"It's just a joke, don't be afraid." Brother Chengxin regained his gentle smile and started to put away the dishes quickly, but the three of us couldn't laugh. Who knows if he was really joking
It was night, the four of us were lying together on the corridor in front of the wooden building, looking at the night sky in the small courtyard, dotted with stars, and feeling very relaxed.
"I found that I really like Xiangxi Miaojiang. It's so damn beautiful. The three Miaojiang dishes cooked by brother Chengxin today are also so delicious. I really want to live in this small town for the rest of my life." Qinhuai Diao While smoking, he suddenly spoke faintly.
"Yeah, it's so beautiful, so much like a paradise. But the more beautiful something is, the greater the danger it hides. The poisons from the Miao border, the corpse extermination in Xiangxi, and the witches and the like. Ordinary Isn't it a death if you meet him?" Surou was poisoned, and it is estimated that the psychological shadow is also serious.
I squinted at the night sky without saying anything. There may be beauty, danger, leisure, and tension. This is life.
Brother Chengxin touched his chin and said softly: "Where in Miao territory is the scenery not only beautiful, but also the place is mysterious? The people in Miao territory are also very beautiful and mysterious. There must be a girl, and we meet each other. I was shocked. You think I am good at cooking, right? In fact, it was the girl’s best friend who grew up with me who taught me. The girl’s nickname is Tuantuan, and she is very good at cooking, along with her boyfriend. My friend is also a good craftsman, I can’t describe it, you will know it only after you eat it. But just like that, Tuantuan also told me that her craftsmanship is not as good as her..."
Brother Chengxin talked about the people in Miaojiang. It was a very simple thing, but the three of us were fascinated. We really wanted to meet the Tuantuan, Tuantuan boyfriend, and the one he mentioned. A stunning woman.
But at this moment, a knock on the door interrupted our conversation. You must know that this is a relatively remote town, and it was midnight. Who would knock on the door