"Mother, this kelp is really delicious." Chu Jin took a bite of the kelp strip, which was crunchy and tender, much tastier than he had imagined.
"Kelp?" Chu Heng searched his bowl with his chopsticks and picked up a piece to inspect: "Is this something from the coast?"
"Yes, we live by the river, and many merchants pass through here. This kelp is harvested from the sea, coated with sea salt, and dried in the sun, which makes it last a long time. If not for that, we wouldn't be able to enjoy it today." Ye Muyu felt a bit regretful that they couldn't get sea fish. Traditional oden uses bonito and kelp for the soup base, which is incredibly flavorful.
Unable to get bonito, she used regular river fish as a substitute. Though the taste was slightly lacking in freshness, the soup was still quite good, making it a decent dish.
She made a big pot of it.
They gave some to the villagers.
And still, the family had two large bowls left.
