Still, it was better than these beastmen. There was no yeast here, so the cornmeal could only be used to make unleavened flatbreads or corn porridge.
Once things settled down, she could try making scalded dough flatbreads.
She kneaded the cornmeal into a dough, tore off pieces, and without a kneading board, shaped them into flatbreads by hand before pan-frying them on the shells that had rendered oil.
Since she had intended to make flatbreads, she made them thin, each the size of a beastman's palm. The shells were large, so she could fry three at a time.
While the flatbreads were cooking, the water in the stone pot on another fire had also boiled. She put the remaining cornmeal into a bowl, added water, and stirred it into a thick paste, then poured it directly into the boiling water, stirring as she poured.
Cooking wasn't difficult, nor was it simple; it all depended on one's talent.
Shu Yue now deeply regretted that in Huaxia, she only knew how to eat and not how to cook, which led to her current monotonous diet and the inability to find all the seasonings. Sigh…
She was busy with both tasks. The corn porridge needed constant stirring to prevent sticking, and the corn flatbreads needed to be flipped. Idle bystanders stood in a circle watching. The Horned Sheep tribe leader swallowed as he smelled the flatbreads in the air.
However, he was quite fascinated by the female's tools; these strange-looking things were so useful!
Herbivorous beastmen weren't incapable of eating meat, but their strength didn't allow them to. Since they could live by eating grass, they made grass their staple food.
Little Horn lingered to peek because he saw her eating scallops. He didn't dare to think about other fierce beasts, but these stationary ones in the river, as long as they were edible, were affordable.
The corn porridge was ready in a few minutes. She asked the Horned Sheep beastmen to take the pot down and wait for it to cool before eating.
The Horned Sheep beastmen looked at the stone pot and licked their lips. Of course, the most enticing were the corn flatbreads being fried.
Finally, under everyone's expectant gazes, the corn flatbreads were done. They were golden brown on both sides and looked delicious!
Shu Yue smelled the long-lost aroma, and her appetite was whetted, even though she had just eaten.
She placed the corn flatbreads on a plate and tore off a small piece to taste. It was crispy and fragrant, and as she chewed, it became more fragrant. However, to be honest, it was the coarsest textured flatbread she had ever eaten.
But for her, who hadn't eaten proper flour-based food in months, these corn flatbreads were a delicacy from heaven!
If they could understand her, she would have loved to recite a poem about cherishing food, thinking about the grain she had wasted in the past and her current situation, she felt she deserved it!
Mmm, so delicious~
"Wente, come quickly and try this corn flatbread, it's delicious!" Good things should be offered to her own family first.
The Horned Sheep beastmen watched enviously, their mouths watering so much they didn't notice.
But they were also afraid to snatch food from powerful beastmen!
They could only watch enviously, waiting for the female to notice them and share some with them.
Wente took a big bite, nodding as he ate. It was indeed delicious, not only did it not taste like grass, but it was also very fragrant!
He didn't expect grass seeds could be made into something like this. His Yueyue was so clever~
"Is it delicious?"
The beastman nodded affirmatively, "It's delicious, but not enough."
"..." Shu Yue, remembering his seemingly bottomless stomach, silently abandoned the idea of him hunting and her cooking in the future, as it would exhaust her.
They shared one flatbread. Shu Yue naturally didn't forget the Horned Sheep tribesmen. She took the remaining two to the tribe leader, "You guys try it too, see if it's delicious."
"It's delicious, it must be delicious!" the Horned Sheep tribe leader said confidently.
This was a delicacy made from grass seeds, and grass seeds were so delicious, these corn flatbreads would only be better!
The tribe leader had some authority, so he was the first to take a bite. However, as soon as it touched his mouth, the flatbread in his hand disappeared…
The Horned Sheep tribe leader felt a bit embarrassed. He glared angrily at his tribesmen who dared to snatch food from him, thinking about how he would deal with them later!
Regardless of what he was thinking, his mouth could only taste a hint of flavor before it was gone. The Horned Sheep tribe leader felt so miserable!
"These brats!"
Ignoring his tribesmen who were scrambling for the flatbread, he fawned over Shu Yue, "Great female, you are truly amazing. Thank you for telling us how to make flatbreads."
…It had become a great female now?
Shu Yue thought to herself that if this Horned Sheep tribe leader were born in modern times, he would surely be a skilled flatterer, but unfortunately, he was born in the wrong era.
She smiled and said, "You're welcome. I should thank you for helping me find corn."
Suddenly, she realized a problem: wouldn't this corn only grow near the Horned Sheep tribe?
She looked at the beastman, "Wente, is there corn around the Warrior Tribe?"
Wente recalled for a moment and then nodded, "I remember there is, and even more than here."
"Oh, that's good~" This way, she wouldn't have to pick much on the road.
The Horned Sheep tribe leader was shocked, "You are going to the Warrior Tribe?!"
"Yes, why?" Seeing his unusual expression, Shu Yue asked curiously.
The Horned Sheep tribe leader said with great envy, "The Warrior Tribe is a large tribe. Are you beastmen from the Warrior Tribe?"
"Yes," Wente gave him an affirmative answer.
This made the Horned Sheep tribe leader look at Wente with utmost respect, "So you are a warrior from the Warrior Tribe, no wonder you are so powerful!"
Praised by them, Wente's mood slightly eased, and he found these herbivorous beastmen much more agreeable.
Shu Yue, on the other hand, twitched her lips speechlessly. She thought there was something important, but it turned out to be a prelude to flattery…
The tribesmen finished snatching the flatbreads. As expected, no one had eaten enough, and all of them looked towards the remaining dough.
She spread her hands helplessly, "We can't make any more for now, there's no oil left in the pot."
"…" Everyone was very disappointed!
Just as they were about to subtly remind the female to get more oil, she ignored them and picked up a small bowl to scoop corn porridge from the stone pot to drink…
Oh! That round-handled wooden thing was so useful!
Shu Yue blew on the still hot corn porridge and took a sip. It was full of coarse grain flavor, which was quite good.
From now on, she wouldn't have to drink thin soup anymore.
Wente took a sip from her bowl, his brow furrowed, "Not as delicious as meat broth."
She shook her head, "They are different. One is rich in oil, and the other is relatively light."
"Yes, as long as you like it." The beastman centered his life around her.
Shu Yue pursed her lips and smiled. With such a husband, what more could a wife ask for?
Seeing that they were no longer drinking, the Horned Sheep tribesmen boldly drank from the stone pot. Although it was still a bit hot, it didn't dampen their craving for delicious food.
Although not as delicious as the corn flatbreads, it was much more filling than water. They even broke out in a sweat from drinking it.
They had no more fatty meat, so they couldn't render more oil. They decided to let the Horned Sheep beastmen steam the remaining dough. A considerable amount of time had passed, and they should be leaving.
Before leaving, Shu Yue asked the tribe leader some more questions, "Horned Sheep tribe leader, can you share what you eat during the White Moon Season, Red Moon Season, and Moonless Season?"