dognovel Chapter 378 Small Party
Chapter 378 Small Party
When the time was almost up, Lin Baiyan removed the large stone from the mold, pressed the tofu with his finger, and said, "Success!"
Lin Baiyan unmolded the tofu and cut it into large pieces. He couldn't resist picking up a piece and putting it in his mouth. "Mmm, delicious!"
Although it doesn't have much flavor, the tofu itself has a very strong aroma.
Lin Baiyan separated a piece of tofu, cut it into thin slices, placed it on dry grass, and smoked it over charcoal fire. He turned it over during the smoking process, and once both sides turned golden brown, he picked it out and put it in a basket. The tofu was then turned into dried tofu.
Tofu and dried tofu stir-fried with spiral peppers and bird's eye chilies is incredibly fragrant.
Lin Baiyan beckoned to the dog spirit that had been standing guard to the side, "Did you see clearly how I made tofu?"
Quanling nodded vigorously. The steps weren't difficult; she had memorized the general idea after reading them once.
"Then can I leave the rest to you?" Lin Baiyan asked.
"High Priest, rest assured, I guarantee the mission will be completed!" The dog spirit was full of energy; when it came to making food, no one was more adept than her!
As for the tofu he made, Lin Baiyan rolled up his sleeves and went into the canteen's kitchen, preparing to have a full tofu feast!
Of course, before cooking, he first took out enough supplies to exchange for the ingredients he needed.
Lin Baiyan took out his all-purpose beast honey. "See if this little bamboo tube is enough? If not, I have more at home."
This, this, this…
The dog spirit looked at the bamboo tube in Lin Baiyan's hand with some difficulty. Who would dare to take the High Priest's things?
Her eyes unconsciously drifted towards the elders, trying to get their help in making a decision.
The elders looked left and right, but avoided meeting the dog spirit's gaze.
Lin Baiyan watched the dog spirit's actions with amusement, then shoved the bamboo tube into her hand. "One thing at a time. What are you thinking? Who eats without exchanging food?"
“The City of Ten Thousand Beasts is a well-ordered city with laws and regulations. In a month, I will officially promulgate the laws of the City of Ten Thousand Beasts. Now, we should set an example.” Lin Baiyan looked at the dog spirit seriously.
Upon hearing this, the dog spirit quickly hugged the small bamboo tube and gave the high priest a mournful look.
Didn't she know that this beast honey was incredibly precious? The high priest's behavior made her think she was carrying a bucket of water!
"Okay, okay, I know, Ling will definitely remember the High Priest's words!" the dog spirit said with a grin.
Lin Baiyan tapped her head as if she were a little cub. The dog spirit was really embarrassed by his action. The high priest was several years younger than her, so why did she look like the little cub?
The little dog spirit's face was flushed, and she would steal glances at Lin Baiyan every now and then.
Lin Baiyan was completely unaware of the dog spirit's gaze; he was only focused on the tofu feast in his hands.
The first dish is fish head tofu soup! He loves drinking this in winter; a bowl of incredibly flavorful soup that warms the heart.
First, cut the tofu into small pieces and set aside. The Bluetooth fish is quite large, with tender meat and a good amount of meat on its head, making it more suitable.
Cut off the fish head, marinate it with salt, scallions, ginger, and garlic. After marinating, fry it in an iron pot until golden brown on both sides. Then add water, scallions, and ginger. After the fish head soup turns milky white, add tofu and simmer.
Here's another home-style recipe for Mapo Tofu. Be sure to add some minced meat; it makes it even more delicious with rice.
Then there are egg-wrapped tofu, stuffed tofu with meat, common dishes like tofu with scallions, cold tofu skin salad, and stir-fried dried tofu with chili peppers, etc.
There were ten dishes in total, plus freshly made tofu pudding, filling the whole table.
Lin Baiyan called to the dog spirit who was busy grinding beans, "Stop grinding, come and have a bite to eat first."
Quanling put down what he was holding and went into the cafeteria.
The canteen was filled with Lin Baiyan's close friends and a few cubs, and everyone sat around a large table in a lively atmosphere.
Lin Baiyan first served each of the elders a bowl of fish head tofu soup, saying, "This soup is especially nourishing. Grandpa Hu Kuo and Grandma Hu Xia should drink more of it."
"Oh, very good!" The two elders grinned from ear to ear.
After everyone sat down, they started eating. Each person had a bowl of freshly steamed rice. Lin Baiyan picked up a spoon and poured a full spoonful of Mapo Tofu over the rice. It looked so fresh and red that it made one's mouth water.
He mixed the rice and tofu evenly, stuffed a big mouthful into his mouth, and this can be considered a qualitative leap for him. Ten dishes and a soup, plus a bowl of rice!
There's also jasmine honey tea, which is sweet and delicious with a lingering aftertaste.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the meal, especially the elders, who raved about the tofu. Quan Ling, on the other hand, inquired in detail about how Lin Baiyan prepared these dishes.
The others were busy grabbing their food and didn't even look up.
Ma Yuan no longer dared to question the High Priest's decision; the taste of this tofu was simply beyond his imagination!
Seeing his expression, Quanling proudly raised her head at Ma Yuan. It was worth it for her to call Ma Yuan over so that he could know the wisdom and might of the High Priest!
"One pound of this ingredient, when mixed with water, can yield four or five pounds of tofu. Moreover, tofu is highly nutritious, and once it's made, it can be sold at the convenience store downstairs in the cafeteria."
The dog spirit was greatly shocked, "One pound can yield four pounds?"
Lin Baiyan nodded with a smile, "Otherwise, why do you think I would go through all this trouble?"
Tofu is inexpensive, tastes great, and is highly nutritious. It can also be used to make other foods such as tofu skin, dried tofu sheets, and tofu curd, making it a very cost-effective product.
"I have a few other recipes and cooking methods for tofu products here. You can try them out." Lin Baiyan took out a small notebook and handed it to Quan Ling.
The dog spirit quickly put down the bowl in her hand, took the small notebook, and treated it like a treasure. "High Priest, rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter well!"
Lin Baiyan smiled and nodded, "Then I'll trouble you."
After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill, they dispersed and left the central square. Xiong Zhi pulled Xun Su along and followed behind Lin Baiyan.
Upon arriving at the office door, Xun Su tactfully stood outside, leaving Xiong Zhi alone to follow Lin Baiyan into the office.
Inside the office, Lin Baiyan sat behind his desk, smiling as he looked at Xiong Zhi. "How are you? Are you settling in well in the City of Ten Thousand Beasts?"
Xiong Zhi nodded seriously, "Ten Thousand Beasts City is very good, and the other tribes also take good care of the Giant Bear Clan."
"That's good. If you encounter any problems, you can come to me."
Xiong Zhi responded, "I wonder what business the High Priest has with me?"
Lin Baiyan leaned back in his chair and looked up at the sub-beastmen in front of him. "Most of the male beastmen of the Giant Bear Clan have been assigned to training camps, but the sub-beastmen are still undecided."
"I've thought of a job, and I just wanted to ask if you'd be interested?"