Chapter 300: Shrimp Paste Business (Four updates)_1
However, as Yang Ruxin looked at the somewhat wobbly dining table, she thought that it was time to get some furniture, at least a bigger dining table. Otherwise, there wouldn’t be enough space if she made too many dishes.
"What’s cooking that smells so good?" Gu Yao said as he walked in.
"You have a sharp nose." Yang Ruxin glanced at Gu Yao. "But you’ve come at the right time, so I don’t have to send it over. Take it back with you, and Aunt Feng won’t have to cook lunch."
Gu Yao laughed. His big brother was always spot-on. Sure enough, there was food prepared for him. He then unceremoniously picked up the basket and was ready to leave.
"The eggs and Doujiao are stir-fried with shrimp paste. Let me know how it tastes," Yang Ruxin called out from behind her.
"Got it!" Gu Yao agreed as he left.
That afternoon, most of the kids were stuffed, and the shrimp paste that Yang Ruxin had high hopes for didn’t disappoint, as everyone found its flavor exceptionally savory.
Yang Ruxin smiled proudly. Although there were several types of condiments in this era, not many households could afford or have access to a complete set. The most common ingredients in ordinary families were vegetable oil and salt. As for spices like star anise, fennel, and Sichuan peppers, they would only occasionally be purchased and were primarily reserved for cooking during festivals. Now, many families in the village hardly used oil, rubbing just a bit of fat on the bottom of the pan, boiling vegetables in water, and eating them with salt-pickled vegetables.
However, shrimp paste had an instant umami-boosting effect, comparable to modern-day chicken and MSG. If she could popularize this product...