PDLP Chapter 5 Delicious
Chapter 5 Delicious
Chen Aiying returned home with the groceries she had bought. It was time to cook lunch, as only she and her daughter, who was at work, would be home for lunch today.
Her daughter's workplace wasn't far from home, so she only came home for lunch.
She felt sorry for her daughter who had been working so hard lately, so she thought she would cook her something nice to help her recover.
Looking at the bok choy she bought today, she thought about making a bok choy and fish ball soup, and stewing half a pork rib would be enough. The rest could be saved for dinner, but making too much would be bad because they wouldn't be able to finish it.
The fish balls are handmade ones that she specially bought and sell very well. First, she puts oil, scallions, and garlic in the pan, then adds soup and fish balls. Finally, when it's almost cooked, she adds bok choy and seasonings, and the bok choy and fish ball soup is ready in no time.
When Chen Wenwen returned, she saw two dishes stewing on the table: one was a stewed kelp and pork rib soup, and the other was a stewed bok choy and fish ball soup.
Feeling a little tired, she went to the bathroom to wash her hands before sitting down at the dining table. She glanced at the food and knew that her mother had gone to great lengths, especially with the bok choy and fish ball soup. The tender green leaves and the bouncy fish balls created a refreshing picture, making her feel as if she had been healed. After receiving the food, she couldn't help but scoop up a fish ball with her spoon and put it in her mouth.
The bouncy and delicate fish balls burst open between your lips and teeth. They are obviously handmade, without the plastic feel of machine-made ones. Combined with the soup, you can't help but sigh from the bottom of your heart, "Mom, the fish ball soup you made today is really delicious."
Chen Aiying was delighted to hear this. "If it tastes good, drink more. And you should eat some of the bok choy too. I bought it specially at the market today. The girl even let me try some, and it was so delicious."
"Really? Then I'll have to try it." Chen Wenwen said, picking up a piece of bok choy with her chopsticks.
In an instant, a fresh and unique flavor bursts in your mouth, perfectly releasing the tender and crisp taste of the bok choy. There is no bitterness, only a sweet taste, which is even better than fish balls.
Chen Wenwen's eyes were full of amazement. "It's so delicious! I've never eaten such delicious bok choy before."
After saying that, he picked up a few more pieces of food with his chopsticks, his movements revealing a hint of haste.
Seeing how happily Chen Wenwen was eating, Chen Aiying was extremely satisfied and felt that the eight yuan was well worth it.
Then I started adding vegetables to the fish ball soup myself, and before I knew it, this bowl of bok choy and fish ball soup was the first to be completely devoured, with hardly any soup left.
Chen Wenwen couldn't help but say to Chen Aiying, "Mom, if you see this again next time, buy some more. This vegetable is really worth the price."
Chen Aiying nodded, "I bought two jin, enough for my family to eat for two meals. I'll go check tomorrow and buy some more if I happen to see any."
The two were extremely satisfied.
At this moment, Wang Guihua's family was also enjoying the delicious bok choy. She felt a pang of regret after buying the vegetables today, but when she entered the house and saw her granddaughter return, she still smiled and rushed to the kitchen to cook for her beloved granddaughter.
This dish of bok choy was the last course. Wang Guihua chose to stir-fry it, but didn't add much chili. The moment the bok choy was poured in after the seasonings were stir-fried, the aroma wafted out, filling the entire house with its domineering fragrance.
"Wow, it smells so good, Mom and Dad."
"It does smell really good."
"It smells so good, Mom! What are you cooking?" Daughter-in-law Liu Hui walked over curiously to see.
Wang Guihua took a moment to say, "It's just bok choy."
Liu Hui went over and saw that it really was bok choy. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Mom, you're such a good cook! You can even make bok choy taste so delicious."
The aroma gradually faded after the dish was cooked, but it still whetted the family's appetite.
Once all the dishes were served, Wang Guihua hurriedly called out, "Come and eat, everyone! Xiaoxiao, sit down quickly. Grandma made your favorite shrimp today."
"Wow, shrimp, shrimp! I love shrimp the most!" Xiaoxiao asked her mother to take her to wash her hands when she heard this, because she wanted to eat shrimp.
After washing her hands, she sat down and started clamoring for shrimp.
"Mommy, Mommy, I want to eat shrimp."
"Okay, here's your shrimp." Liu Hui picked up a shrimp, removed the vein and head, and put it into Xiaoxiao's bowl.
Xiaoxiao began eating the shrimp in her bowl with satisfaction, while the others started eating the other dishes.
Liu Hui first picked up a piece of bok choy with her chopsticks. She was very interested in the bok choy that had just emitted a strong aroma. After putting the bok choy in her mouth, her eyes lit up, and she tugged at her husband, "This bok choy is so delicious."
Wang Guihua also picked up a piece with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth. The moment she put it in her mouth, she didn't feel so bad about spending eight yuan anymore. This dish was really delicious.
The four adults were very satisfied with the meal, but Xiaoxiao didn't understand why the adults thought the vegetables were delicious. She was a picky eater, and after eating a few large shrimp, she didn't want to eat anymore. She wanted to leave her seat, saying, "Mom, I'm full."
Liu Hui frowned, "Why are you only eating this little bit? Why don't you eat some vegetables? Vegetables are good for your health."
Xiaoxiao looked at the vegetables in front of her and shook her head like a rattle drum. "I don't want them. The vegetables taste terrible."
"It's not bad at all, Xiaoxiao really likes it. Grandma specially bought some delicious food today."
"Yes, Xiaoxiao, look, Grandpa and Dad have eaten a lot. It's really delicious."
"Xiaoxiao, have a taste. If you don't like it, then don't eat it. This vegetable is really delicious today."
Perhaps the bok choy was especially delicious today, which gave the adults in the family the courage to persuade Xiaoxiao to eat some.
Xiaoxiao was initially determined not to eat it, but after seeing that the adults all said it was delicious, she hesitated and was also curious whether it was really that delicious.
She glanced at the vegetables a few times, then at her mother a few times, and finally said, "Okay, I'll just eat a little bit, but just a tiny bit."
Liu Hui couldn't help but laugh. "Okay, just a little bit." Then she picked up a bok choy and put it into Xiaoxiao's bowl.
Xiaoxiao looked at the bok choy in the bowl, picked it up with her chopsticks and fed it into her mouth. Her movements were actually quite hesitant, which looked cute and funny.
However, the Wang family members didn't pay attention to anything else; they were all staring intently at Xiaoxiao. Although they were amazed by the deliciousness of the bok choy, they wondered if it could overcome the child's picky eating habits.
Fortunately, the little cabbage succeeded.
Xiaoxiao had barely put the bok choy in her mouth, and after only a couple of chews, her big, grape-like eyes lit up. She swallowed the bok choy and looked at Liu Hui.
She said eagerly, "It's so delicious, Mom! The vegetables are so good, I want to eat more!"
The Wang family couldn't help but laugh out loud, they were very happy.
Liu Hui quickly urged Xiaoxiao to eat the vegetables, hoping to finally cure the child's picky eating habit.
So even though all four adults really wanted to eat the bok choy, they gave it to Xiaoxiao, and she managed to eat an extra half bowl of rice.