Opening a Tavern in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 122 White Glutinous Rice Balls, Peanut Sesame Sugar Flower Glutinous Rice Balls

At this moment, the Zuixianlou where Yu Yu's family lives is filled with a sweet aroma.

The big iron pot was placed on the stove in the middle of the yard. The water in the pot had begun to gurgle and the steam was rising, covering the yard with a dreamy veil.

Xiaoyu stood in front of the stove. She was wearing a light blue apron with some oil stains on it.

Her face was filled with a gentle smile, and every smile was filled with love for her family.

She held a smooth wooden spoon in her hand, gently stirring the water in the pot, her eyes focused as if this pot of water was the only thing in the world: "Yuyu, Lihao, come and help, the water is boiling!"

Her voice was clear and loud, echoing in the courtyard and startling the birds resting on the eaves.

Yu Yu came running over, she was wearing a pink dress and her two pigtails swung to the rhythm of her running.

Her bright eyes sparkled with excitement: "Here I come, Mom!"

As she shouted, she moved closer to the pot and took a deep breath, her cute little nose wrinkling slightly: "Wow, it smells so good, it's peanut-flavored glutinous rice balls, my favorite!"

Her little face turned red with excitement, just like the beautiful flowers blooming in the yard.

Yuyu reached out to take the glutinous rice balls placed aside, but Xiaoyu smiled and clapped her hands: "Little greedy cat, don't be impatient, wait for the water to boil a little longer."

Li Hao walked over slowly. He was wearing a green robe, his hands behind his back, and he took small steps, looking like a little adult. "Mom, I'm here. These peanut dumplings must be cooked just right. Don't be impatient."

He spoke seriously, standing beside Xiaoyu, looking at the water in the pot, frowning slightly, as if thinking about something, looking like a young scholar who was studying hard.

At the entrance of Zuixianlou, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao were also busy.

Cheng Chumo was wearing a black suit with a thin cloak on the outside. The white fox fur showing at the collar made him look more noble.

He was tall and straight, with sharp eyebrows and bright eyes. He stood at the door, gazing at the street with sharp eyes, his hands habitually placed on the sword at his waist.

He occasionally looked back into Zuixian Tower, his expression majestic yet gentle: "Qin Huaidao, what is the Yuyu family cooking today? I really want to join in the fun." He sighed slightly.

Qin Huaidao was wearing a dark purple robe with a matching jacket on top. He smiled and patted Cheng Chumo on the shoulder: "You, after we finish this, maybe we can still catch up."

His smile was bright and his eyes were determined. The two smiled at each other and continued to pay attention to the situation in Zuixianlou.

Ah Fu was washing and cutting vegetables by the sink, preparing side dishes for the upcoming meal.

He was wearing a brown short coat and a white apron tied around his waist.

Ah Fu's dexterous hands danced quickly, the kitchen knife made a rhythmic "tapping" sound on the chopping board, and the green leaves were cut neatly in his hands.

His forehead was slightly sweaty, but it did not affect his concentration at all.

"Afu, your knife skills are getting better and better." Acai said with a smile as he passed by.

Ah Fu raised his head and grinned, revealing his white teeth. "That's right, we have to cut the vegetables beautifully, we can't be careless."

Acai was wearing a maid's outfit and sweeping the yard with a broom. She swept the debris on the ground into a pile. Her movements were light and skillful, and the broom made a slight "rustling" sound as it swept across the ground.

There was a serious expression on her pretty face, and she did not leave out any corner. After sweeping the floor, she picked up the rag and wiped the table, humming a cheerful little tune, and she felt particularly happy.

Chef Mi was directing the meal from the side. He stood out from the crowd, wearing a white chef's robe stained with oil. "Ah Fu, cut the vegetables a little finer. This affects the taste."

He shouted loudly, his voice as loud as a bell: "Acai, wipe the table clean and don't leave any water stains."

He was like the conductor of an orchestra, arranging everything in an orderly manner, waving his hands in the air.

Finally, the water in the pot began to boil and bubble.

Xiaoyu put the glutinous rice dough prepared in advance on the chopping board and started making dumplings.

She first pinched off a small ball, then placed it in the palm of her hand, pressed it gently with the fingers of her other hand, put the sesame filling in, and then slowly rolled the dough into a ball, and a glutinous rice ball was ready.

Yuyu also imitated Xiaoyu and made peanut-filled dumplings in a very similar way. However, the shape of the dumplings she made was a little crooked, which made everyone laugh.

Yu Yu carefully put the dumplings into the pot one by one.

The glutinous rice balls are like a group of naughty elves. Once they enter the water, they roll around at the bottom of the pot. They collide with each other and splash small water droplets.

Yuyu stared at the glutinous rice balls intently, and kept muttering in her little mouth: "Little glutinous rice balls, you have to cook quickly."

Xiaoyu adjusted the temperature of the fire in time. She bent slightly, stared at the flames in the wood stove, and took out some firewood.

The flames jumped as the firewood dwindled, illuminating her face red. "The fire can't be too high, or the dumplings will break easily."

She seemed to be talking to herself, but also seemed to be teaching Yu Yu and Li Hao.

Li Hao was holding a small bowl with sugar flowers in it that he was going to sprinkle on the glutinous rice balls.

He leaned over to the pot, sniffed the sweet smell, and narrowed his eyes slightly: "Mom, these glutinous rice balls with sugar flowers must be delicious."

There was a gleam in his eyes, the corners of his mouth were slightly raised, and his face was intoxicated, as if he had already tasted the sweetness.

After a while, the dumplings began to float to the surface one by one.

Yuyu jumped up excitedly: "It's cooked, it's cooked!"

Xiaoyu smiled and picked up the colander, gently scooped up the dumplings and put them into the bowl. The dumplings swayed slightly in the bowl, emitting an attractive luster.

The family sat around the table, and the dumplings in the bowl exuded an enticing aroma.

Yuyu couldn't wait to take a bite of the glutinous rice ball. The sweet peanut filling flowed out and stained her mouth. Her face was full of satisfaction: "It's so delicious!"

She spoke vaguely, her little tongue sticking out to lick the filling at the corner of her mouth.

Li Hao ate very politely. He scooped up a glutinous rice ball with a small spoon, bit it open gently and chewed it slowly, but his quick chewing action also showed his love for glutinous rice balls.

Xiaoyu looked at the children eating happily, her smile became even brighter, and her eyes were full of happiness, as if this was the most beautiful thing in the world.

At this time, Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao had also finished their work at Zuixianlou and came to the courtyard: "We are here, do you have any glutinous rice balls?"

Cheng Chumo asked with a smile. Yuyu quickly stood up and said, "Yes, come and eat. Today's glutinous rice balls are delicious!"