When Chen Wanbai came out from the shower, he found that Liu had finished scraping most of the cassava.
Seeing this, Chen Wanbai did not continue to peel the cassava with Liu. Instead, he took the cassava that had already been peeled under the faucet and washed it again.
After cleaning it, she took a knife and a cutting board and cut it into small pieces.
When a small pot of cassava is filled and water is added, the pot of cassava is taken to the stove to be cooked.
After putting the cassava on the stove, Chen Wanbai turned back and continued cutting the cassava. This time she cut the cassava into small pieces and put them on a large round dustpan.
When the dustpan was full, she gently shook the dustpan so that the cassava slices could be spread evenly on it. Then, she gently placed the dustpan filled with cassava chips on the pile of trees piled aside to dry.
Originally, the quantity of cassava was not large. With the tacit cooperation of the two, it didn’t take long for them to successfully cut three dustpans of cassava and put them aside to dry one by one.
The cassava in the kitchen was also cooked, and Chen Wanbai took out a few in a bowl. When he came to the water tank, he crushed the cassava and threw it into the water tank. Several fish quickly gathered around and competed to eat the cassava.
"Hey, you girl, why don't you fish out a few of them? What will we eat if they are all poisoned to death?"
Ms. Liu was sweeping the cassava peels into the dustpan. No one noticed that Chen Wanbai was feeding the fish.
"Mom, it's okay. Look, they eat so happily."
"Look again, how long has it been?"
As As time goes by, the dried cassava chips gradually dry up and their color changes from white to slightly yellow. Chen Wanbai came over from time to time to check and adjust the position of the cassava slices to ensure that each slice could fully get the sun.
Under the scorching sun, the cassava chips slowly lose moisture and become tougher, exuding a faint fragrance.
Mrs. Liu walked to Chen Wanbai with a glass of cold water, handed it to her, and asked softly: "Xiaobai, is this cassava almost dried?"
Chen Wanbai nodded with a smile. : "Mom, it's almost done. Seeing that they have begun to dry, I feel like they can be brought into the house."
The two of them carefully put the dried cassava chips into the house and placed them in a ventilated and dry place. place. These cassava can be stored for a relatively long time and can be cooked in a variety of ways.
"Mom, how about we eat this cassava instead of cooking tonight?" Chen Wanbai asked.
"emmm..." Mrs. Liu hesitated and murmured for a long time, and finally asked uneasily, "Can it really be eaten?"
Chen Wanbai nodded with great confidence: "Don't worry, mother, there will be no problem after these cassava are cooked. Moreover, we can also try different methods to ensure that you are satisfied with the meal."
Ms. Liu still looked at Chen Wanbai in disbelief. In her heart, she was still more inclined to the perceptions she had seen before.
"Isn't it okay to eat the fish?"
"But just because the fish is okay to eat, doesn't mean that we humans are okay to eat it."
Seeing that the explanation didn't make sense, Chen Wanbai stopped talking and prepared to eat it directly for Mrs. Liu later.
First, she peeled the washed cassava and cut it into evenly sized pieces. Then put the cassava pieces into a large pot, add water and a little salt, light the fire and start cooking.
"Mom, boiling cassava is very simple, but the cooking time must be long enough to remove the toxicity." Chen Wanbai explained while looking at the cassava in the pot.
Ms. Liu was doubtful, but she didn't stop her. She knew the procedure, so she cooked a small pot and fed the fish in the afternoon. The fish was still alive, she had just seen it, and it was jumping around.
Next, Chen Wanbai threw the washed cassava directly into the fire. Flip it occasionally to ensure that all sides are heated evenly.
"Mom, this roasted cassava is roasted directly on the fire. It will be very crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It is very delicious." Chen Wanbai said while turning the cassava in the fire.
Ms. Liu was still doubtful. She knew about roasted sweet potatoes, roasted tree roots, ah no, roasted cassava. This was the first time she heard about it.
But not long after, Chen Wanbai opened the lid of the pot, and the cassava in the pot began to emit a faint fragrance.
After a long period of cooking, the cassava pieces in the pot become soft and the soup gradually becomes thicker.
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Chen Wanbai scooped up a bowl of steaming cassava soup, and before Liu could stop her, she had already taken a big bite.
After a while, she filled a bowl and handed it to Mrs. Liu, "Mom, try this first."
Seeing that she had already eaten, Mrs. Liu thought to herself: " If you want to die, then die. Together, we will have a companion on the road to hell."
He gritted his teeth, assumed the posture of a strong man slitting his wrists, and scooped up a large spoonful of cassava without even blowing it. Just stuffed it into his mouth.
"Ouch!" Mrs. Liu screamed when she was burned. She kept fanning her mouth with her hands and shouted vaguely, "It's burning me to death, it's burning me to death!"
Her eyes were closed tightly because of the pain, and her brows were wrinkled.
This time he was not poisoned, but was scalded to death first.
Chen Wanbai was stunned at first, and then he couldn't help laughing when he saw Liu's embarrassed look.
She laughed so hard that she almost burst into tears. While laughing, she said, "Mom, you are too impatient. Can the freshly cooked food not be boiled?"
Originally It was funny to her when she saw Mrs. Liu looking like she was going to die, and now it was even funny to see her being burned.
Chen WanBai finally stopped laughing and hurriedly poured a glass of cold water and handed it to Liu: "Mom, drink some cold water quickly, it won't be hot after a while."
Liu took the glass of water and drank it. After a few sips, I felt the burning sensation in my mouth lessen. He glared at Chen Wanbai fiercely and said nothing.
Chen Wanbai said with a smile: "Mom, don't be angry first. You can try it later when it's not hot. It tastes so good."
Mrs. Liu scooped it up again dubiously. A small spoonful of cassava, blowing on the hot air, and then taking a bite.
The cassava melted densely in her mouth, with a faint sweetness. She was very surprised, "Xiaobai, this boiled cassava is really good, soft, waxy and sweet." "
Chen Wanbai said proudly: "Yes, mother, I said no problem. You eat more. "
While talking, she went to the stove again and pulled out the cassava. The aroma of roasted cassava gradually spread, attracting Liu's attention.
She Seeing that the cassava in the fire had turned black, he asked worriedly: "Isn't it burnt?
Chen Wanbai shook his head and said, "Mom, no, it's just like roasted sweet potatoes." "
She took them out of the fire and carefully peeled off the burnt skin on the outside to reveal the golden cassava inside.
Then handed them to Mrs. Liu, "Mother, Try this roasted cassava. ”
Mrs. Liu took it and took a bite. It was a complex taste that mixed sweetness, burnt aroma and slight charcoal smell.
The texture of the meat was soft and waxy. It has a hint of sweetness and melts in your mouth. The outer skin has a crispy texture and makes a slight "click" sound when you bite it, which is in sharp contrast to the soft and chewy inside.
"Xiao Bai, this roasted cassava is really delicious, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. It tastes great.
Chen Wanbai swallowed a mouthful of roasted cassava and said, "Mom, there are still a lot of cassava in the mountains. We can dig some back and eat them as food. Even in winter, we won't starve to death." "
Mrs. Liu hurriedly responded: "Then let's dig it tomorrow. "
How can you not hurry up if you can eat without spending money and still be full?
Chen Wanbai waved his hand and said: "No hurry, mother, this cassava will not grow in the ground. It will go bad, even if you dig it out, it will go bad easily. You can still eat it at home for a few days. "
Ms. Liu thought for a while, nodded and said, "Okay, then I'll listen to you. Let's dig together when the time comes. "
As night falls, there is almost no sound around, only the rustle of leaves in the breeze. The oil lamp in the cabin has been lit, and although the light is dim, it carries a warm feeling.