Bone broth simmered in the large stone pot, while the pot she'd earned from a quest was used to render lard.
She washed the pork fat, cut it into small pieces, and tossed them into the pot to stir-fry.
A rich fragrance instantly filled the kitchen. Outside, Qingcao and Aya, who were washing wild vegetables, lifted their arms to wipe away drool, their eyes practically glowing with hunger.
"I wonder what delicious food Yue is making. It smells amazing."
The rendered lard was ladled into a prepared earthenware jar and sealed, with just a little left in a bowl for stir-frying later.
She stir-fried chunks of pork with dried sweet potatoes, adding some wild, flavorful fruits she had traded for with the other tribe members. She then poured the mixture into the stone pot, tossing in a few chili peppers. The aroma was enough to make a child weep with longing.
"Qingcao, take the stone pot out to the small stove and let it simmer."
