Joe's Farming

The next dish to be prepared is not that troublesome.

Qiao Yu first steamed the fish head and then stewed the fish soup.

The dragon claw beans were cooked two days ago and have been soaked in water.

First take it out, cut it into shreds and set it aside to let the moisture dry.

Go directly to the field and cut some fresh chives.

Chives have a well-developed root system that can grow deep into the ground, so they are still green now, but their growth is much slower than before.

Qiao Yu went to cut some leeks, pulled a handful of garlic sprouts, and picked a handful of sweet potato tips.

Leave the washing of vegetables to Xia He and the others.

Qiao Yu began to prepare the poached chicken.

The method of cooking white-cut chicken is simple, but the heat is very important.

Qiao Yu took out the chicken's innards in advance, thinking of stir-frying the chicken offal with pickled peppers and chili peppers later.

Master Qi probably wouldn't eat chicken offal.

Just don't put it in front of him when the time comes.

Gu Feng handled both chickens very cleanly.

Qiao Yu put two whole chickens in the pot, added water to cover the chickens, and then took the chickens out.

Add three slices of ginger to the pot, a handful of green onions tied into a knot and throw them in, then add a little bit of old wine.

Then bring to a boil over high heat and place the chicken vertically in the pot and blanch it three times.

Just count to five each time.

At this time, the chicken skin is already in a firm state.

Then turn to low heat and put both chickens in to cook.

At this time, the water in the pot is in a state of being about to boil, bubbling slightly, commonly known as "shrimp eye water".

The water must not boil, otherwise the chicken will be overcooked.

Qiao Yu turned the chicken over and asked Hongxiu to help him watch the fire.

The chicken needs to be soaked and cooked like this for two and a half minutes.

Qiao Yu took this opportunity to prepare the dipping sauce for the poached chicken.

Crush the shallot and garlic, add some coriander and sesame seeds, then pour hot oil on top and add a little soy sauce and it will be very fragrant.

Qiao Yu also made an oil-free version using chili peppers.

It is pure chili pepper, shredded ginger and soy sauce, which has a unique flavor.

After doing all this, only half of the time has passed.

Qiao Yu started cooking.

She knows how to make cold-mixed summer lotus, so the red oil diced rabbit and cold-mixed shredded vegetables were given to her to make.

After the vegetables are fried, the poached chicken is also cooked.

Qiao Yu hurriedly shouted to the courtyard: "Brother Gu, help me get a basin of well water."

Gu Feng quickly fetched a basin of cool well water.

Qiao Yu quickly took the two chickens out of the pot and soaked them in cold water.

This step will make the chicken skin crispier and form a transparent jelly-like gelatin between the chicken meat and the skin.

"Wait until the chicken is completely cool before cutting it, so the bones and meat won't break easily."

Qiao Yu said to Gu Feng.

It’s better to leave this kind of heavy work to her husband, it’s a piece of cake.

At this time, the three little ones came back from school.

As soon as I entered the yard, I knew that my father had started preparing delicious food again.

They all went to wash their hands and wanted to help.

Gu Heng quickly stopped them and led them to the well.

There is a wall around the wellhead in Qiao Yu's house because they are afraid that the children will fall in.

Seeing that Gu Heng was about to move closer to the well, Qiao Xing quickly pulled him back.

"Hengzi, Daddy said we can't get close to the wellhead."

Gu Heng immediately pointed to the well and said, "Daddy left some delicious food in there for you."

Gu Xiaoxue: "I was shocked. I thought Hengzi was going to say there was a monster inside."

Gu Xiaoyan: "Hengzi, what's delicious?"

Gu Yao, who came along, said softly, "My uncle said it's called fruit tart. It's delicious~"

Hong Xiu saw the children standing by the well and ran over quickly: "Little guys, what are you doing here?"

Qiao Xing: "Hengzi said there are delicious foods in the well that Daddy made for us, and he brought us here specially."

Hong Xiu touched Gu Heng's head and said, "Good boy, you know you're thinking about your brother and sister. But don't come here alone next time."

Gu Heng nodded quickly: "Yeah, I know. That's why I brought my brother and the others here."

Hongxiu: ...

“Your father didn’t let you come here because you are still too young and light.

If you try to help your father fetch water, the bucket inside will be too big and will drag you in.

It’s very dangerous, you know?”

The three little ones nodded immediately.

Gu Heng and Gu Yao didn't understand at all.

But when he saw his older brothers and sisters nodding, he nodded obediently too.

Hongxiu brought the fruit tarts up for them.

Gu Xiaoyan was pleasantly surprised when she saw it: "Wow! It looks delicious at first glance."

Hong Xiu smiled and said, "Two for each person, eat quickly. Xiao Xing, the other one is for Grandpa. Your father said that this one is too oily and the old man can't eat too much."

Qiao Xing quickly agreed.

Just as the children were happily enjoying the food.

Qiao Yu also opened a kiln.

The aroma of grilled lamb chops instantly filled the air, and Su Qing just happened to bring King Qi and Sui Feng up.

The King of Qi smelled it.

Curious, "This meat smells like lamb, but the spices are a little bit special. I haven't smelled them before."

Su Qing responded politely, "I guess you're talking about the Morning Dew of the Sea. Our boss found the seeds and planted them three years ago. I've never encountered it before I came here."

The King of Qi nodded, and then pointed to the pepper tree and lemon tree beside the yard.

"What are these two trees used for? I haven't seen them either."

The lemon tree has already produced a few small fruits and is also blooming.

The pink flowers are very cute.

The King of Qi came closer.

I found that the flowers, leaves and fruits are all fragrant.

Qiao Yu had seen him a long time ago, but was busy serving lamb chops to Gu Feng, so she only came over now.

"This is a lemon tree. My husband and I brought it back from our trip to Nanyang. Next to it is a prickly ash tree, which is also a spice that my family often uses. It's the one that makes spicy food spicy."

Except lemon and peppercorns.

Qiao Yu also introduced to him the chili peppers, wild grapes, mint, perilla, patchouli, etc. in the yard.

This year we also added basil, which was also brought back from Nanyang.

That chili pepper was the one that Anren gave him.

It was transplanted to the yard in early spring. After half a year of careful care by Qiao Yu, it had turned into a pepper tree.

The fruits on top are bright red and point straight to the sky, which looks quite beautiful.

It was the first time that the King of Qi saw more spices than flowers in someone's yard.

"Boss Qiao is really a wonderful person. I've seen other people's yards filled with rockeries, fish ponds, flowers and plants, and trees of strange shapes. Only yours is mostly filled with food."

Qiao Yu nodded generously: "Indeed, I like to cook and eat. So I planted so many foods in the yard without realizing it."

Qiao Yu invited the two of them to sit at the table.

Suifeng naturally did not dare to sit with his master. Only after being glared at by the King of Qi did he sit down tremblingly.

But soon, King Qi's attention was attracted by the dishes on the table.

"Suifeng, the chicken skin looks bright yellow and delicious. But why are there blood on the chicken bones? Is it not cooked?"