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Besides the dishes, a variety of staple foods was prepared. In addition to plain rice, there was egg-noodle dough made by Lian Shouxin and hand-rolled noodles crafted by Lady Zhang. Because care was put into kneading and mixing the dough, the noodles exuded a delightful wheat fragrance when served. The noodle soup was clear, with vibrant green scallions floating on top and tender pea shoots steeped within, promising an appetite-stimulating sight.
With rice and noodles as staples, two types of steamed dumplings were also prepared. One was stuffed with shepherd's purse and pork, the other with wild celery and beef.
Additionally, Lian Manman sliced a plate of melon seeds and mixed them with fragrant sesame oil. She also prepared a plate of finely shredded kelp, topped with minced garlic, sesame seeds, and chili oil.
