bookrebus Chapter 228 Seafood is coming
Chapter 228 Seafood is coming
After listening to the advice of Shen Huazheng and others, Yun Ruo stopped thinking about getting married and tried hard to relax.
Zhou Ying originally wanted to take her to the farm to relax, and they had already planned the itinerary, but Madam Yun and Yun Ruo's two sisters-in-law arrived in the capital ahead of time.
It turned out that the thoughtful Xie Yanqing had already noticed that something was wrong with Yun Ruo, so he wrote a letter to the northwest, hoping that Mrs. Yun could come to the capital earlier to accompany Yun Ruo.
Xie Yanqing didn't know what pre-marital phobia was, but he intuitively felt that Yun Ruo needed the company of her family now.
In his opinion, Yun Ruo has had a very good relationship with her family since she was a child and is very attached to her parents.
Now she is separated from her family by thousands of miles and alone in the capital, so it is inevitable that she will have all kinds of wild thoughts.
Madam Yun and Yun Ruo's two sisters-in-law were originally planning to return to the capital with the main force, but after receiving Xie Yanqing's urgent message, they rushed to the capital as soon as possible.
Facts proved that he was right. When Yun Ruo saw her mother and two sisters-in-law, she was so happy that she almost jumped up on the spot.
Seeing Yun Ruo, who had been depressed for many days, happy again, Xie Yanqing finally felt relieved, and Shen Huazheng and the other two were also relieved.
Zhou Ying held the teacup and took a sip of tea: "It seems that General Xie really cares about Aruo, otherwise he wouldn't have discovered something wrong with her so quickly, and he wouldn't have written a letter to the northwest to ask Madam Yun and the others to return early."
Zhou Ying felt that Xie Yanqing was very thoughtful. Having Madam Yun and the others by her side at this time was indeed the best thing for Yun Ruo.
Shen Huazheng: "Yeah, I think so too. With Madam Yun and the others back, Aruo's anxiety will definitely be alleviated."
Moreover, Madam Yun knew that Yun Ruo needed them, so she immediately rushed over from the northwest without stopping. This also indirectly proved that the Yun family cared about Yun Ruo very much and would put her feelings first.
This alone was enough to comfort Yun Ruo and calm her uneasy mood.
Princess Lejia nodded: "I didn't expect that Xie Yanqing is now doing things quite reliably. But A Ruo is also very good, she is worth it."
If she wants to write about a loving young couple in the future, she can use Xie Yanqing and Yun Ruo as prototypes.
As the three were chatting, the housekeeper came in and reported to Shen Huazheng: "County Lady, the things sent by Mianzhou County have been placed in the yard."
Princess Lejia's almond-shaped eyes lit up: "Wow, Zhengzheng, your fiefdom has sent us something again."
Great, they are going to have delicious food again!!!
Hearing the housekeeper's words, Shen Huazheng suddenly remembered the letter she wrote to Mianzhou County a few days ago.
[Hahaha, my seafood and seaweed are here! ! ! ]
Zhou Ying: (*^_^*)
Zheng'er is always so easy to satisfy and is always happy no matter what happens.
But what is nori?
Princess Lejia: (＠＾0＾)
Wow, Zheng Zheng’s seafood and seaweed are here, it’s really great!!
As for what seaweed is, it doesn’t matter at all.
The important thing is that Zheng Zheng is happy and there is delicious food.
Hehehe~~~
Shen Huazheng stood up and looked at Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia: "Let's go and take a look."
【Seafood feast, here I come!!!】
Zhou Ying and Princess Le Jia also stood up excitedly: "Let's go!"
Seafood feast, here we come!!
The housekeeper walked behind and looked at Shen Huazheng and the other two, who were looking so heroic and confident, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
As expected, as long as the county princess was looking at food, she would become full of energy and even her walk became more vigorous.
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This time, Mianzhou County sent some snacks and food with local characteristics, as well as various seafood.
There are lobsters, abalone, crabs, geoducks, oysters, squid, conch, and a variety of marine fish.
Of course, the seaweed that Shen Huazheng specifically emphasized is also among them.
Among them, a fat and big grouper was the most eye-catching.
Several servants lifted a large box together. As soon as the lid of the box was opened, everyone could clearly hear a "pa pa" sound from inside.
That was the sound of a fish's tail hitting the water.
One of the servants was curious and looked inside, but was stunned after taking a look.
Oh my god, there is such a big fish! !
Is this a fish that has become a spirit? Can I eat it?
What if something bad happens if you eat it?
Should we persuade the county lady to release it?
The boy was still daydreaming when he was suddenly splashed with bitter and salty sea water in his face by a big fish that was struggling desperately with its tail wagging.
The other people wanted to laugh, but they didn't dare to because of the presence of Shen Huazheng and others, so they could only hold it in.
To ensure that the seafood is still alive when it arrives in Beijing.
The people of Kuiyang Town, who have been dealing with seafood for a long time, came up with a solution. They made an inflatable air pump out of bamboo and leather, and continuously pumped air into the water during transportation to keep the seafood fresh.
It is precisely because of this method that the grouper and other seafood are still alive and kicking along the way.
Very fierce.
Princess Lejia: "Wow, this fish is so big. I have never seen such a big fish."
Oh my god, how big a pot would it take to cook such a big fish? ? ! !
Should we quickly ask someone to find a big pot?
Shen Huazheng looked at the other plump and tender seafood and walked over here.
When she saw the eastern star grouper, her eyes widened.
This grouper must be at least 40 kilograms! !
Such a plump fish, how delicious it tastes!!
Zhou Ying was also looking at the bright red, fat fish shaking its head and tail, wondering what cooking method would be best.
Zheng'er said that steaming can preserve the original flavor of seafood.
At the same time, it can also avoid using too many seasonings during the cooking process, which will cover up the original flavor of the seafood.
However, this fish is really too big. It may need to be steamed several times.
Princess Lejia looked at Shen Huazheng and said, "Zhengzheng, do you want me to ask someone to find a big pot?"
Zhou Ying: "There shouldn't be such a big pot."
It’s impossible to find it, but she can ask her father’s craftsmen to make one.
However, even if you find an experienced master, the speed may not be that fast.
Shen Huazheng shook her head and said, "No need. The grouper can be cooked in several parts. One part can be steamed, one part can be cooked into fish porridge, one part can be baked, one part can be grilled, and you can also have a hot pot."
Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia couldn't help swallowing their saliva after listening to Shen Huazheng's words.
I haven't even eaten the fish yet, but my saliva is already dripping all over the floor.
[In addition to grouper, other seafood can also be cooked in many ways. Not to mention crabs and those marine fish, even geoducks and lobsters can be eaten in many different ways. ]
[Geoduck alone can be made into geoduck sashimi, geoduck mushroom chicken soup, geoduck porridge hot pot, stir-fried geoduck with garlic, steamed geoduck with vermicelli and garlic, and blanched geoduck with scallion oil. ]
[There are also lobsters, which can be steamed, steamed with vermicelli and garlic sauce, typhoon shelter lobster, lobster noodles, golden sand lobster, and Wellington lobster. ]
Princess Lejia & Zhou Ying: !!!
Stop talking, I can't stop drooling!!!
Princess Lejia couldn't help it and took the initiative to attack: "Zhengzheng, what are you going to do with these seafood?"
Shen Huazheng smiled and said, "I plan to hold a seafood banquet."
"Seafood feast?"
"You want to use these seafood to prepare a feast?"
Zhou Ying and Princess Le Jia spoke at the same time, with only one thought in their minds - wow, if these plump and tender seafood were made into a banquet, it would be so delicious! !
Shen Huazheng nodded: "The amount of seafood is a bit too much. Anyway, I haven't celebrated the expansion of my fiefdom this time. Just like the last time I was conferred the title of county lord, I will invite some close friends to have a seafood meal together."
Although there were seafood in the things sent by Mianzhou County a few times before, there were not so many.
Seafood is best eaten while it’s fresh, so you can hold a small banquet, just like the previous barbecue.
Zhou Ying: "Okay, I'll do whatever Zheng'er says."
Princess Lejia was not to be outdone: "Zheng Zheng, I support you in whatever you do. Just ask me if you need my help."
No matter how Shen Huazheng planned to deal with this batch of seafood, Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia both agreed wholeheartedly.
Anyway, no one knows how to eat as well as she does, let alone how to cook delicious food.
Moreover, they will not only give unconditional support, but will also help in the kitchen when the time comes.
Shen Huazheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I won't be polite with you."
After saying this, she looked at the conspicuous bag in the box that was still struggling and trying to jump up.
"But before that, we can eat this grouper first."
The answer is that this grouper is so lively, and you can tell it is delicious at first glance.
I really can't wait for the banquet.
Princess Lejia, who originally thought she would have to wait until the banquet to eat this big fat fish, was overjoyed and wanted to throw the grouper into the pot right away.
"Zheng Zheng, are we going to have grouper for lunch?"
Shen Huazheng smiled and said, "Yes, let's eat it at noon."
Zhou Ying was also a little excited: "Zheng'er, how are we going to eat?"
Although Shen Huazheng explained many ways to cook grouper, there were only a few of them at noon today, so they definitely couldn't eat too much.
Shen Huazheng thought for a moment and said, "We can keep it simple and cook some fish head porridge. We can also make a dish of steamed grouper with winter melon and a dish of grilled grouper with spicy black bean sauce."
Last time she got some good winter melons and had a lot of them dried. Now they come in handy.
Every time Shen Huazheng mentioned a dish, Princess Lejia nodded.
Every dish Zheng Zheng mentioned sounded delicious.
Before hosting the seafood banquet, they first had a small feast of grouper.
It is such a blessing to be good friends with Zheng Zheng. Not only can you have enough food and drink yourself, but you can also benefit your family.
Hehehehe~~~
After Shen Huazheng figured out how to eat it, she asked someone to carry the grouper to the kitchen.
Zhou Ying and Princess Le Jia also followed him into the kitchen. There was no way they would miss such an important moment.
The cooks had never seen such a big fish. After working for a long time, they finally prepared the fish meat.
The grouper fish has few bones to begin with, and this fish is full of meat. When you cut it with a knife, you can hardly touch any bones.
Princess Lejia looked at the crystal clear fish meat and couldn't help but want to step forward to help slice the fish.
But she was worried that her knife skills were not good enough and would ruin the beauty of the fish.
I could only stand there and swallow my saliva.
Forget it. It’s better not to go over and cause trouble. I’ll go and help when Zheng Zheng needs her.
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It happened that Zhou had gone out for something today, and when she came back she found out that Mianzhou County had sent something again.
Although Shen Huazheng would prepare a big meal every time the fiefdom sent something, Zhou was still surprised by Shen Huazheng this time.
She just went out for a while, and her daughter prepared a fish feast.
She is truly a warm and caring little girl who can always give her surprises.
Actually, it’s not particularly accurate to call it a full fish banquet.
In addition to steamed fish, grilled fish, and fish head porridge, there was also stir-fried cabbage with shrimp paste and a casserole with the lid still on.
Shen Huazheng smiled and said, "Mom, in addition to fish head porridge, I also made seafood clay pot rice. Do you want porridge or clay pot rice?"
While cooking at noon, Shen Huazheng suddenly thought of Shen Zhaonian and Shen Ke Ting.
They both have big appetites, and they might not be full with just porridge and vegetables, so she also made seafood clay pot rice.
Zhou thought for a moment and said, "Let's have fish head porridge."
As soon as she finished speaking, a maid served her a bowl of fish head porridge with a spoon.
Zhou Ying and Princess Lejia also chose seafood clay pot rice and fish head porridge respectively. Everything was ready and they were just waiting for the meal to start.
Zhou immediately noticed Princess Lejia's frighteningly bright eyes, and she called to everyone: "Come, eat while it's hot."
As she spoke, she stirred the fish head porridge in the bowl with a spoon, scooped a spoonful, blew on it, and put it into her mouth.
The rice porridge is extremely soft and glutinous, and dense. As soon as you take a bite, an indescribable delicious taste immediately fills your mouth.
While eating, you can also taste the delicious and fragrant fish head meat.
The fish head meat has a firm, elastic and smooth texture, without any fishy smell, which makes people feel surprised and satisfied.
"It's delicious," Zhou swallowed the porridge in her mouth and looked at Shen Huazheng again.
"Zheng'er, do you want to hold a seafood banquet?"
Shen Huazheng nodded: "Last time my fiefdom was expanded, I didn't celebrate it yet. Now that we have these seafoods, we can hold a small banquet."
In fact, besides there being too much seafood to eat, there is another reason.
The last time she and Zhou Cheng'an entered the palace together to express their gratitude according to the rules, Emperor Jingning praised them for being low-key and down-to-earth, and having the style of Grand Tutor Zhou.
It was Zhou Cheng'an's first time to meet the emperor, and he received a lot of praise. He was so excited that he almost shook his hands and feet.
When they left, it was Andersen who saw them off.
An Desheng first praised Shen Huazheng for her good fortune, and then seemingly casually mentioned that he had accompanied Emperor Jingning on an incognito visit and had tasted the seafood in Kuiyang County when passing by there.
Zhou Cheng had been listening to Andy's speech very carefully at the time, thinking that he had followed out to mention something important.
Who would have thought that he just praised the seafood in Kuiyang Town and that was all.
Shen Huazheng thought about it carefully and felt that Emperor Jingning wanted to eat seafood.
Anyway, the table in the palace will definitely be included in this banquet.
Zhou nodded: "Okay, I'll do as you say."