They had braised pork ribs for lunch.
Li Xu made them. He didn't know how to make flatbread, but he was a decent cook.
While the ribs were stewing, he made a special trip to a nearby slope to gather some wild Astragalus Root and Danggui Roots.
Astragalus Root replenishes qi and Danggui invigorates the blood. Stewing these two herbs with the pork ribs would not only enhance the flavor but also help improve the old man's poor energy and circulation.
He washed the herbs and put them in the iron pot with the ribs.
As the concoction simmered slowly over the firewood, a unique herbal fragrance began to fill the air, mingling with the aroma of the meat and making one's mouth water.
"This soup..." The old man sniffed, his eyes brightening. "It has a bit of a medicinal smell, but it's not unpleasant."
"I added some Astragalus Root and Danggui," Li Xu said, stirring with a ladle. "It's good for you."
