Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Late at night, everything is silent.

The world seemed to be slowly covered by a layer of soft black gauze.

The stars twinkle in the distant sky, like ancient and mysterious lighthouses, guiding the night's voyage.

Moonlight is like water.

Through sparse clouds.

It casts mottled shadows, covering the earth with a layer of silvery-white gauze.

On the food street, the street lights are dim and warm, stretching the shadows of pedestrians into long ones. Occasionally, a few cars returning home at night pass by, leaving behind a string of interlaced light and shadows, and then quickly return to tranquility.

wind!
With the coolness of the night.

It gently blows through the treetops, making a rustling sound.

It's like the whisper of the night, telling those unknown stories.

Some restaurants, hotels, or late-night canteens have mostly turned off their lights, with only a few lights still on, perhaps lighting up those who have not yet fallen asleep, or perhaps lighting up some lonely soul waiting.

These lights are particularly eye-catching in the darkness, like the brightest stars in the night sky, giving people a touch of warmth and hope.

……

At this moment.

At the izakaya, Leonora, who had a big appetite, actually ate two plates of crab roe tofu in a row.

It must be said that the long-lost feeling of fullness and the deliciousness of crab roe tofu really made this foreigner unforgettable every moment...

"Hmm~"

“It’s so comfortable!”

"Sure enough, only Zhang Fan's cooking can satisfy me!"

Leonora Nakiri seemed to have not had enough fun yet. At this moment, she could only touch her bulging belly and slightly squint her eyes.

Then, she drank quietly, occasionally glancing at Zhang Fan.

……

The face is handsome.

His eyes reveal a passion and persistence for life and work, and there is always a smile on his lips, giving people a sense of intimacy.

The angular face and the deep eyes that sparkled like black crystal.

Don't even say it.

People like Zhang Fan.

It is not an exaggeration to describe him as a "handsome man".

In his work at the izakaya, he is always diligent and not afraid of getting dirty or tired, and he uses practical actions to interpret his love for cooking and respect for diners. Moreover, he always has a calm, self-assured and wild temperament!

So much so that even Leonora was stunned.

perhaps.

He is just too charming.

That's why many people like to stay in his izakaya and are reluctant to leave, right?
……

Ah!
With Zhang Fan’s current dosage.

Oh no, no, with his current cooking skills, he can definitely conquer anyone in this world.

What is even more valuable is that Zhang Fan has been a very mysterious person from beginning to end, and no one knows how strong he is.

Just talk.

During the food battle with Saiba Chaoyang.

The "Eight Demon-Breaking Formations" that could control Nakiri Managi's mind still shocks Leonora when she thinks back on it!

Yes!

in this world.

How did such amazing food come about?

Moreover, the crab roe tofu that I just ate, although a simple dish, actually tastes quite good.

Otherwise, Leonora Nakiri, who is a Nordic person, would not have eaten two whole plates in one go.

You can speak.

If we just judge by the standards of a normal chef, Zhang Fan is definitely the best!

Whether it is innate talent or acquired hard work, he has been recognized by people like Managi Nakiri, Leonora Nakiri, Erina Nakiri, and Ryudo Kobayashi.

……

"Na!"

"Zhang Fan, besides salted egg yolk, what other ingredients can be made to taste like crab roe?"

Unexpectedly, Alice, who had also finished eating the crab roe tofu, thought for a few seconds and then asked Zhang Fan curiously.

"Mashed carrots and regular egg yolks will do."

“You can peel the carrots, grate them into a paste, and stir-fry them with the scrambled egg yolks to make a dish similar to crab roe.”

"of course."

“This method.”

“Although the texture and taste are different from real crab roe, it is also an affordable option.”

Zhang Fan explained.

Tofu can be said to be the most down-to-earth ingredient.

There may always be something missing from the Chinese dining table, but this is always indispensable.

After all, we have been eating tofu for more than two thousand years, but we have never gotten tired of it. Maybe it’s because it is so easy to handle. Anyone can fill their stomach with it, and it doesn’t require any particularly high skills!
Whether it is fried, boiled, stewed, or served cold, a bowl of tofu dish can never be too bad no matter how it is prepared.

Yet, it is all too common.

So much so that many people find it difficult to imagine what kind of splash it can make.

365 days in a year.

The tofu I see always looks the same!

Mapo tofu and the like are very well-known and common.

Therefore, this crab roe tofu without crab roe is naturally favored by many people.

Especially the crab roe tofu made by Zhang Fan, the feeling of eating it is like playing in the cool breeze on the beach, with a few big fat crabs occasionally running rampant on the beach!

Well, this is probably what summer feels like.

In addition to being delicious, this dish is also rich in nutritional value.

Tofu is rich in high-quality protein and a variety of trace elements necessary for the human body. It can nourish the spleen and replenish qi, strengthen the spleen and eliminate dampness, clear away heat and detoxify.

The minerals in pickled salted eggs are better preserved.

The calcium content is also greatly improved, and when paired with fat-rich tofu, it can indeed have a good calcium supplement effect.

……

"Ding dong!"

"Host, successfully signed in once."

"Ding dong!"

"Congratulations to the host for obtaining 1000 food coins, the special recipe Guo Shi Wu Shuang Mian, and the special ingredient Gem Meat*50 catties."

Unparalleled country.

Refers to top talents or outstanding works in a certain field.

Using it to name pasta gives this pasta extremely high evaluation and expectations.

In the original plot, the so-called "unparalleled hero" refers to Han Xin, the founding general of the early Han Dynasty.

The reason why Han Xin was called "the unparalleled national hero" was that as a military commander under Liu Bang, he was brave and resourceful, and he used military strategies to the extreme. In the war, he led millions of soldiers and was always victorious in every battle and captured every city. He was the hero with the most outstanding record in the late Qin Dynasty and early Han Dynasty!
Leaving Chencang.

Conquer the Three Qins.

Capture Wei Bao.

Destroy the land.

Destroy the State of Zhao.

Surrender to the State of Yan.

Attack Qi and kill Long Ju.

Finally, they ambushed Xiang Yu from all sides at Gaixia and wiped out the Chu army in one fell swoop.

It can be said that Han Xin was almost undefeated in all the major battles during the Chu-Han War until Xiang Yu was defeated and committed suicide at Gaixia.

Moreover, after Liu Bang took away his military power for the first time and ordered him to march north, he almost started from scratch, and the Northern Expedition recovered Qi. Such a strategist and military strategist was rare in the pre-Qin period.

At the end of the Qin Dynasty and the beginning of the Han Dynasty, there was no one else like him. Calling him "the unparalleled national talent" is indeed an insightful statement!
……

As for.

A great man has no dual faces.

The method should be relatively simple.

After mixing flour, salt, eggs and other ingredients evenly, add appropriate amount of water or alkaline water and knead into a smooth dough.

Then let the dough rest for a while to relax and ferment better.

Roll the rested dough into a thin sheet, then fold it and cut it into thin strips to form noodles.

Next, put the cut noodles into boiling water and cook them. You may need to add water several times to keep the water boiling and control the cooking time to achieve the ideal taste.

Prepare soup base and ingredients according to taste.

For example, you can use lard, fat, etc. to make a rich soup base, and add seasonings such as onions, ginger, and garlic to enhance the aroma.

At the same time, prepare various toppings or side dishes, such as stir-fried crab roe, traditional braised meat, etc.

At last.

Drain the cooked noodles and place in a bowl.

Then add appropriate amount of soup base and ingredients, add soy sauce, vinegar and other seasonings according to personal taste, mix well and serve.

Generally speaking, the noodles of Guoshi Wushuang are thin and elastic, with a smooth and non-greasy taste.

Due to the addition of a variety of ingredients and seasonings, the flavor of Guo Shi Wu Shuang Noodles is rich and varied. It has the wheat and egg aroma of the noodles themselves, as well as the fresh fragrance of the ingredients and the richness of the soup base!
Well, as a noodle dish with cultural significance.

Guo Shi Wu Shuang Noodles not only satisfies people's taste buds, but also embodies people's yearning and pursuit for a better life.

……

"Oh?"

"Is today's sign-in reward so surprising?"

Here, Zhang Fan was inevitably stunned when he learned that he not only obtained a special recipe, "Gu Shi Wushuang Mian", but also obtained a special ingredient of 50 kilograms of gem meat.

The previous milk banana was enough to cause a sensation in the entire culinary world.

So he couldn't imagine what kind of chain reaction the appearance of gem meat would trigger in Japan and in the food industry?
Gem meat.

As the name suggests, its appearance is as dazzling as a gem.

When this huge piece of meat appeared before people's eyes, it shone with colorful light. This light was neither as dazzling as ordinary gems, but had a soft and mysterious temperament.

The whole piece of meat seems to be endowed with life, exuding an irresistible charm.

Under different lighting, the color of the gemstone flesh will subtly change, like nature's most exquisite palette.

……

The touch of jeweled flesh.

Likewise, haunting.

Its meat is extremely soft, as if it would melt on your fingertips with a light touch, but at the same time it maintains enough elasticity and chewiness, allowing people to feel an indescribable sense of satisfaction when tasting it.

This unique touch makes people marvel at the wonders of nature.

Speaking of taste.

The meat of gemstones has reached the pinnacle of gourmet food.

It is not just a simple ingredient, but also a magical existence that can stimulate human potential and awaken dormant taste buds.

When gem meat is cooked into various delicacies, its flavor will bloom in the mouth like fireworks, bringing an unprecedented taste feast.

The taste is both refreshing and rich, fresh and mellow.

While tasting the food, one feels as if they are in a world full of happiness and satisfaction.

……

And in the plot of "The Prisoner of Food".

The Gem Meat actually comes from a mammal, the Ligaru Mammoth.

The growth rate of the Ligaru mammoth was extremely fast, and its body length could reach 50 meters within a few weeks of birth. It seems that it was about 10 meters long when it was born.

and.

It's not just about growing fast.

It also has a long lifespan, often living for more than 500 years, during which time it continues to grow.

Then, somewhere inside the body of the Ligaru Mammoth, there is "gem meat" that combines the deliciousness of all parts of the body.

This piece of meat, named because it sparkles like a gem, is extremely rare and is a super high-end ingredient.

Depending on the individual, the location where the "Gem Flesh" appears is also different.

Therefore, it is quite difficult to find it.

But due to its rarity and value, it was not only used as the highest level of hospitality in ancient times, but also used as a "wedding ring" because of its shining appearance.

In terms of economic value, Gem Flesh commands an extremely high price.

It is said that 100 grams can be worth up to 500 million yuan, while ordinary parts can cost as high as 100 yuan per 15 grams.

……

Of course.

For those who have gourmet cells.

Eating gem meat can not only improve the cell level, but also break through the walls of gourmet cells. It is simply a comeback weapon that can increase combat power to a huge extent after consumption.

For example, before eating it, A'lu's limit of nail punches was 6 consecutive hits, and after eating it, it was 10 consecutive hits, and his combat power increased by two-thirds.

Ah!
This kind of improvement ability is quite terrifying.

"Ding Dong, congratulations to the host for successfully purchasing 10 Cream Matsutake Seeds, spending a total of 1000 Food Coins, and there are 0 Food Coins left!"

Finally, Zhang Fan also used the food coins to buy the seeds of the special ingredient cream matsutake in the food store.

Creamy matsutake.

As the name suggests, it is actually matsutake with a creamy taste.

It is umbrella-shaped, bright in color, with a brown cap and a white stipe, both with fibrous hairy scales. The flesh is white, tender and thick, with a fine texture and a strong special aroma.

This aroma is not the flavor of Matsutake, but rather a sweet and creamy flavor.

Correct!
Same as the milk banana last time.

It is so rare to find matsutake with a creamy taste.

It is no exaggeration to say that there is absolutely no such thing in the entire world of "Food Wars!".

And if you can add more honey to this cream matsutake, the taste will be even more irresistible.

……

no doubt.

In the world of "Captive Food".

Any ingredient can make people crazy, and the creamy matsutake in front of you is even more so.

No matter how you think about it, cream and matsutake mushrooms don't seem like these two ingredients should be combined together.

however.

Zhang Fan bought cream matsutake mushrooms.

It is the matsutake with a creamy aroma, which is a magical combination of cream and matsutake.

Therefore, the shock brought by the appearance of cream matsutake is definitely not inferior to that of milk banana!
Not only that, cream matsutake, besides being the most dazzling and eye-catching in appearance, also has a rich and tempting cream aroma.

It is said that one should smell the fragrance of a dish before eating it.

Obviously, the aroma of cream matsutake mushrooms perfectly embodies the concept of putting taste first.

"Ding Dong, 10 creamy matsutake seeds."

"Planting has begun and will be fully mature in 48 hours. Hosts please don't forget to click to harvest."

Finally, after placing all the cream matsutake mushrooms in the planting space, Zhang Fan returned to his room contentedly and fell asleep! (End of this chapter)