When I was a child, I especially liked Osmanthus Jelly made by my grandma. The golden cake body exudes the fragrance of sweet-scented osmanthus, which is soft and delicious, and every bite is memorable. Grandma will pick flowers when osmanthus is in full bloom, clean them, mix them with glutinous rice flour and steam them in a steamer. Osmanthus Jelly is full of soft fragrance, which makes people drool.
In the hot summer, what I look forward to most is the mung bean soup made by my grandfather. Green mung beans, boiled with clear water, add rock sugar and stir well. Finally, sprinkle with a little medlar. Mung bean soup is cool to relieve summer heat. Drink it and the summer heat will completely disappear. Grandpa always does more, let me share it with my cousins and enjoy the coolness of summer in frolicking.
During festivals, my mother always cooks a big table of special dishes. Braised pork is fat but not greasy, and it melts in the mouth; Steamed fish is tender and juicy, and the seasoning is just right; Sweet and sour pork ribs are sweet and sour, which greatly increases people's appetite. The family sat together, eating and chatting, and laughter filled the whole room.
When I was a child, besides delicious food at home, there were many street snacks that made me linger. After school, I will take my friend's hand to the fried skewer stand near the school, order a pork belly skewer and a tofu skewer, and then pour it with delicious Chili sauce. I will bite down, crispy skin and fresh meat juice will be generated instantly, and the lips and teeth will remain fragrant.
Life at that time was simple, but the food was particularly mellow. It not only filled my stomach, but also warmed my childhood. Nowadays, the long river of years is endless, but the taste of those delicious foods is still vivid and has become my eternal homesickness.
Whenever I think of childhood food, there is always a warm current in my heart. They are not only dishes, but also a nostalgic mood, which entrusts my infinite attachment to the past.