Age: My Small World

Chapter 480: Pig Feast

"Xiaoshan, cut up some pork belly and I'll make twice-cooked pork."

After washing the internal organs, Gu Nan Ke started to cook.

"Hey, Sister Nan Ke, you can cook Sichuan cuisine now."

Gu Nanke wiped the sweat from his forehead and smiled gently, "You've always loved this dish, so you must have learned it a long time ago."

"Okay, I'll cut it into pieces."

The pig weighed more than 200 kilograms. After processing, only about 200 kilograms were left.

It’s not too heavy, so the flesh on the body is quite firm.

After cutting a piece of the best pork belly, he also cut off the tenderloin.

"Please help me cut up the meat too. I'll make you some stir-fried pork with chili peppers later. It's an authentic Hunan dish."

Gu Nanke glared at him and said, "You should eat less chili peppers. It's causing you to get irritated."

"Tsk tsk, Sister Nan Ke, the comrades from Hunan Province will be dissatisfied with what you said."

After the joke, everyone continued to work.

By the time it was almost time to eat, the meat had been almost processed.

It is not enough to just cut the meat into strips. It also needs to be marinated with salt, otherwise it will be difficult to preserve. After all, there were no refrigerators at that time, and everyone relied solely on the tricks of their ancestors to survive.

The marinated meat is then hung on the wall to dry and remove moisture. After a period of time, it becomes bacon.

Some families put them in jars, each one is different.

"Xiaoshan, I've cut the peppers for you, come and fry them."

Gu Nanke had prepared everything for Yang Jun in advance, and then began to greet him.

"You two, stop busying yourself. Come in and sit for a while. Later, you can taste your sister-in-law's cooking. I will also prepare a dish for you."

As he said that, he pulled the Mi brothers into the house.

Mi Shan responded generously, while Mi Liang touched his head naively before entering.

Yang Jun came to the boiler, ready to show off his skills.

The side dishes are all cut, including garlic cloves, ginger slices, chili peppers, and bean paste.

Gu Nan Ke watched from the side, as if he wanted to learn how to make this dish.

"What? Are you trying to steal my skills again?"

"Once I learn it well, you won't have to cook anymore." Gu Nan Ke said seriously.

"Sister Nan Ke is really my good wife."

Yang Jun pinched the elder sister's cheek, causing her to shyly turn away.

"Then you better watch carefully. I'll explain the key points to you while I cook."

Yang Jun encourages her learning spirit.

He taught seriously and Gu Nan Ke also studied seriously.

First, heat the pot without adding anything, then put the chopped peppers in and stir-fry for a few times. Wait until the peppers are chopped, then take them out.

"Cough cough." The spicy smell of chili peppers filled the entire kitchen, and Gu Nan Ke almost cried.

"Don't hold on, go out and get some fresh air." Yang Jun said with concern.

Gu Nanke shook his head stubbornly: "It's nothing, not very spicy."

Seeing her attitude, Yang Jun quickened the pace.

He added a piece of boiled lard and waited until the oil melted and started to smoke before Yang Jun put the meat in.

"Puff." As the aroma of meat spread, Yang Jun took a deep breath.

After frying the meat in oil, add garlic cloves, ginger, bean paste, etc. and stir-fry until fragrant.

Finally, add the stir-fried chili peppers and seasonings, and the chili fried pork is ready.

In Hunan Province, it is also called stir-fried pork, and it is a dish that goes well with rice.

"It's out of the pot."

Yang Jun held the plate and, with a chef-like flick of the spoon, finished the dish perfectly. He then unloaded the firewood from the boiler, added some water to the pot, and was ready to leave.

Gu Nanke took the lead and took a small piece of it into his mouth to taste it. His peach blossom eyes lit up immediately: "Xiaoshan, it's very appetizing."

"Really? Then you should eat more later."

Yang Jun has attended the pig-killing banquet many times, but there are not many opportunities in reality.

When I walked into the house, I found that the Mi brothers were having fun with Guaiguai.

The little girl was very curious about the two uncles she just met and liked playing with them.

Especially Mi Liang, who has a simple and honest personality and can easily play with children.

"Come and have dinner." Yang Jun felt it was worth it when he saw this scene. Isn't this the kind of life he wanted?

Five people sat at a table. Gu Nan Ke originally wanted to take Guaiguai into the inner room to eat something by himself, but Yang Jun pulled him to sit down.

In his words, no one can be missing from the table at home.

"Mom, this smells so good, can I eat it?"

What surprised Yang Jun was that the one who liked his stir-fried pork with peppers the most was Guaiguai.

The little girl was not afraid of the spicy taste of the chili pepper at all. After taking a bite, she said it was delicious.

So, under Gu Nanke's worried gaze, she ate four or five pieces.

"Okay, dear, you need to eat some other vegetables. Eat more vegetables so you can grow taller."

The main focus is on balanced nutrition.

Although Guaiguai still wanted to eat meat, he didn't refuse to eat vegetables.

For her, no matter what the dish is, as long as she has something to eat and can fill her stomach, that’s good enough.

After you’ve been hungry, any dish tastes delicious.

"Nan Ke, it seems that if you just follow my temperament, you won't suffer any loss in the future."

"nonsense."

Gu Nanke looked at the two of them and his expression became more gentle.

"By the way, Dashan and Xiaoliang are getting married too. If they come over and need any help, remember to tell me."

"I see. How about I go over and help?"

Mi Shan quickly put down the bowl and waved his hand, saying, "Sister-in-law, it's not necessary. We are just having a simple meal and not inviting other guests."

Gu Nanke nodded and didn't insist anymore.

She doesn't really like going out and meeting strangers anyway.

"Well, then I'll just take you there for dinner."

"Okay, Xiaoshan and his wife will definitely get it."

It was a little quiet at the dinner table. Gu Nan Ke was not the type to entertain guests, so Mi Shan and Mi Liang were able to eat their fill thanks to Yang Jun who would occasionally bring the plates to them and let them finish their meals.

After eating and drinking their fill, the Mi brothers quickly said goodbye and left.

Yang Jun asked them to take a large piece of pork elbow back with them to prepare for the banquet.

When I returned to the house, Gu Nan Ke had already started cleaning up and washing the dishes. The water in the boiler was just warm, suitable for washing dishes.

"Nan Ke, I'll take care of the matter of Guai Gu studying when I come back in a few days. She won't have to stay at home all the time when she goes to school here. At her age, it's just right for her to play with other children."

Guaiguai is already old enough to go to elementary school, but he is still quite weak and looks very young. The main reason is that he has not been in contact with more children. He will be much more cheerful if he makes more friends.

"Sure, I'll listen to you."

Gu Nan Ke naturally did not refuse. Although she could teach Guaiguai to read and write at home, it was not as good as a systematic learning method.

The saying that a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent is a thing of the past. It would be better for children nowadays to have some knowledge.

For example, Gu Nanke herself is quite knowledgeable, but she usually looks like a good wife and mother.

Forty years later, that would be a female professor of literature.

Guaiguai was still playing in the yard, completely unaware that he was about to go to school.

(End of this chapter)