After returning to the yard on the top of the mountain, Li Heng first removed the roots of the Artemisia annua he had just picked, cleaned it, and hung it on a wooden rack to dry.

Next, start processing the bluestone beans.

Li Heng took out more than ten pounds of bean pods and piled them on the ground, then took out an empty basin and three small stools.

The three of them sat down around the bean pods, chatting and peeling them.

Put the peeled bluestone beans into a basin.

It took the three of them about half an hour to turn all the bean pods on the ground into bluestone beans.

Li Heng came to the kitchen carrying about ten kilograms of green stone beans.

Place a large pot on the stove, pour in the green stone beans directly without adding any seasoning, and stir-fry over high heat.

Ten pounds of bluestone beans were poured into the pot, almost filling it up.

"Whoa~ Whoa~"

In order to ensure that the green stone beans are heated evenly, Li Heng had to stir them constantly with a spatula.

Wait until the shells of the green stone beans are fried and burnt, then turn off the heat and serve.

Put the fried bluestone beans back into the pot, then add clean water to the pot until all the beans are covered.

The soaking time will last about five hours, and Li Heng certainly cannot wait that long.

Using the time acceleration function of the Chaos Clock Formation, only half an hour is enough.

Still in the same place, still with those three small stools, Li Heng started peeling bluestone beans with the two kids again.

What we need to remove this time is the last layer of bean shell of the bluestone bean, also called bean coat or seed coat.

What Li Heng needs is the last remaining Douban.

The shells of bluestone beans soaked in water will become soft, and you can separate the shells and bean paste with a light pinch of your hands.

After peeling all the beans, wash them again with water.

Next, put all the bean curd into the steamer and steam it until cooked.

Then use a dustpan to scoop out the cooked bean curd and put it under the sun to dry out excess moisture.

"Hey, Brother Li Heng, can I try this bean curd?"

The two little ones were not very interested in bluestone beans at first, but they didn’t expect that these freshly steamed beans smelled quite fragrant.

"Eat, eat!"

Li Heng grabbed a handful for each of the two little ones.

The two little ones are naturally not picky eaters. They just pick the food up and eat it, and they eat it with great relish.

"Is it really so delicious?"

"Uh-huh!"

The two little ones nodded repeatedly without stopping what they were doing with their mouths.

Influenced by them, Li Heng also picked one up and tasted it.

It is soft in the mouth and has a special bean aroma. Since no other seasonings are added, the taste is rather bland.

After chewing for a long time, the mouth even felt bitter. Li Heng shook his head. After eating one, he lost the desire to continue eating.

Since the two little ones liked to eat it, Li Heng simply picked out a small portion from the winnowing basket.

I plan to make a dish of crispy fried bean paste for the two little ones to try after I finish my work.

After the moisture on the surface of the bean curd had dried up, Li Heng took out two bamboo winnowing baskets.

First put a layer of Artemisia annua inside, and then put the watercress on the Artemisia annua.

In order to ensure air permeability, the black beans and Artemisia annua should not be spread too densely.

Li Heng had naturally considered this point a long time ago, so he prepared an extra dustpan.

After the bean curd is spread out, spread a layer of Artemisia annua on top to completely cover the bean curd.

The reason why the bean curd is wrapped with Artemisia annua is because a certain substance contained in Artemisia annua can inhibit bacteria and promote fungal growth during the natural fermentation process of the bean curd.

Li Heng didn't know what the specific substance was, but everyone did it this way, and he learned it that way.

This is called: knowing the fact but not the reason. Although it has a slightly derogatory meaning, Li Heng does not need to know too much about this aspect.

With the presence of Artemisia annua, the fermentation cycle of bean curd will be greatly shortened, and the chance of becoming moldy bean curd will also be greatly increased.

The last step is to place the processed Artemisia annua and watercress in a cool place and allow them to ferment naturally for seven to ten days.

If everything goes well, we will only have to wait until this time tomorrow at the latest.

Li Heng can now start the subsequent steps of making bean paste.

"Huh~ I'm finally done, I can take a break now!"

In total, it took Li Heng more than an hour to put away the two winnowing baskets and set up the formation.

Then I took out the recliner and lay down on it. Who knew that after lying down, I didn’t want to move anymore.

"Brother Li Heng, where is the Douban you secretly hid just now?"

"Hurry up and take it out, we've finished ours!"

Li Heng had just laid down when within a few minutes the two little ones came to him again.

He likes to lie still, but the two little ones can't sit still.

If you want them to stay for a while, you have to either give them something delicious or something fun.

Anyway, it's impossible for both of their mouths and hands to be idle at the same time.

"Where are the cookies I made for you this morning? You didn't finish them so quickly, did you?"

Li Heng raised his eyelids and asked the two kids.

"Not yet! We just want to change the taste! No matter how delicious the cookies are, you will get sick of them if you eat too many at once."

Lu Xiaoxiao replied.

"Hey! Brother Li Heng, don't ask anymore. Hurry up and take out the douban you've hidden away so we can eat it together."

Xiao Chi hugged one of Li Heng's arms and shook it back and forth, not letting him lie still.

"What do you mean by hidden? It's mine anyway, right?"

Li Heng remained unmoved.

"Hehe, isn't there a saying that goes 'whoever sees it gets a share'?"

Lu Xiaoxiao also hugged Li Heng's arm and laughed.

"Okay, okay, okay! Stop shaking for now."

"These Doubans are originally prepared for you..."

Li Heng took out a basket of bean paste, but before he could finish his words, the basket was snatched away by the two little ones.

"Thank you, brother Li Heng!"

"Listen to me first, why are you in such a hurry?"

After the two kids grabbed the things, they were about to go to the side to "divide the spoils" but were stopped by Li Heng again.

"Brother Li Heng, do you regret it?"

The two kids stared at Li Heng with vigilant eyes, ready to run away at any time.

How could they take the food back once it has fallen into their hands?

"Can you two do something?"

Li Heng half sat up, poked the two little ones' heads with his hand, and said with great contempt.

"I just want to give you a small suggestion. It's up to me whether to say it or not, and it's up to you whether to listen to it or not."

After saying that, Li Heng lay back down.

"Suggestions? Brother Li Heng, why not tell me about it?"

The two kids looked at each other and quickly reached a consensus.

"This bean paste has no taste when eaten dry. I can make it more delicious!"

"Okay! Okay! Then Brother Li Heng, change quickly!"

Of course the two kids applauded Li Heng's suggestion. If there was a better choice, only a fool would not choose it.

"Don't be too happy yet, I have a small condition."

Li Heng interrupted the two little ones' excitement.

"Brother Li Heng, if you have any conditions, just mention them!"

Xiao Chi patted her chest and said boldly, as if she would dare to agree to any conditions Li Heng proposed.

"Hehehe~ You said this yourself, so I won't be polite!"

Li Heng shrugged his shoulders and stared at Xiao Chi with a wicked smile.

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