My daily life of cooking food in Tokyo

Chapter 208 Finals Begin

Satisfied, he ate the second piece of triangular glutinous rice cake, and Liu Minghui took off the battle robe of the Chisong family.

Carefully stack it on the kitchen counter.

Then under the shocked eyes of everyone, he chose to leave.

Under the guidance of a staff member, I went to the lounge.

The dish to be made in the afternoon has already been determined, and that is Yunlong fried shrimp.

Yunlong's proficiency in fried shrimp is already full, practice is useless to Liu Minghui.

Instead, it would be more useful to go back and feel Yunlong's spirit more.

In addition, Liu Minghui also felt a little sleepy because he got up relatively early this morning.

I simply decided to go to the lounge and take a nap.

Liu Minghui left in a relaxed manner.

But I don't know how unique my behavior is in the eyes of others.

They really don't understand.

I can't wait to make two for nothing, so why can Liu Minghui squander it recklessly?

He must be doing this on purpose to make us careless.

The so-called going to the rest room to rest is just a cover-up.

In fact, he was probably secretly studying cooking in the lounge.

Plan to surprise us in the finals.

hateful.

The enemy is not only powerful, but also extremely insidious.

I must not be fooled, and I have to work hard to deal with the game in the afternoon.

Don't blame them for thinking too badly about Liu Minghui.

But it’s really hard for them to understand.

The game is coming.

At times like this, what an exaggerated heart one must have.

To sleep peacefully.
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Two o'clock in the afternoon.

Liu Minghui was woken up by the preset alarm clock.

After simply washing his face with cold water, Liu Minghui returned to the competition field.

At this point the playing field has been upgraded.

The redundant kitchen counters have been removed, except for the kitchen counters of the five contestants.

Not only that, but even the location has been rearranged.

The most eye-catching are those temporary sheds.

The cooking in the finals is not as good as the cooking in the preliminaries. Many people will choose to show their housekeeping skills.

Not everyone, like Liu Minghui, began to amplify their moves in the preliminaries.

Even in their eyes, Liu Minghui's wanton squandering behavior was very stupid.

Of course, if they had unlimited capital like Liu Minghui, they would definitely be willing to do that.

Due to the extraordinary nature of the finals and considering the confidentiality of the cooking, these sheds were built.

Chefs in need can cover their kitchen counters according to their needs.

It's just that if this is the case, the viewing experience of the finals will be much worse.

If it weren't for Liu Minghui's exaggerated performance in the morning, it would be impossible to find a ticket in the final.

The audience can only wait with anticipation, waiting for the dishes of all the contestants to be released.

Or I hope that some chef will take the initiative to expose his cooking.

When the audience's expectations are overwhelming, the chef's ability is especially tested.

The cuisine is usually considered excellent, but with the huge sense of expectation, it is impossible to get high scores.

Therefore, it is necessary to produce dishes with sufficient experience to impress all audiences and judges.

No accidents.

The vast majority of contestants chose to hide themselves.

Hide your own cooking.

There was only one exception, and that was Kisame Matsui.

He doesn't seem to be afraid of his cooking being exposed to the eyes of everyone.

In fact, Liu Minghui was also not afraid.

After all, Yunlong Fried Shrimp has been exposed a long time ago, and there is no secret that cannot be revealed.

The reason why he chose to hide himself was to backstab Nishitani Yudai at the last moment.

This poor rumormonger didn't seem to recognize Liu Minghui as his target of rumormongering.

Then it was naturally impossible for Liu Minghui to show him his cooking.

This is tantamount to announcing one's identity.

If it scares Nishiya Yuta away directly, it will be a bit boring.
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in the audience.

Thanks to Moriyama Joichi's efforts, ten representatives of the Longli Izakaya fan group took a good position.

With eye-catching support signs, they began to cheer for Liu Minghui.

It's just that the situation at the scene is a bit confusing.

Besides them, Liu Minghui seems to have many fans.

Support signs, large and small, took up half of the entire venue.

In other words, at least half of the audience is Liu Minghui's fans.

Iketani Naotsune said in surprise: "Morita, why are things different from what you said."

"Didn't you say that Mr. Liu was alone in the game, without a single supporter, and urgently needed support?"

"I was even maliciously reported and bullied by my opponent's fans."

"How can I hear this?"

"Pushed off important things, and rushed over immediately."

"It turns out that I seem to be redundant. Mr. Liu doesn't need my help at all."

Chitani Naojing was a little frustrated, why things were different from what he imagined.

Indoor Photon explained with some embarrassment: "Mr. Iketani, I'm really sorry."

"I didn't know that was going to happen either."

"Obviously when I watched it in the morning, Mr. Liu didn't even have a single fan."

Mr. Moriyama explained helpfully: "It should be because of Mr. Liu's excellent performance this morning."

"Many passers-by were directly converted into fans, so this grand event happened in the afternoon."

"It is precisely because of Mr. Liu's outstanding performance that it has become difficult to get a ticket in a game with a lot of vacancies."

"I also found a lot of connections before I got such a set of tickets."

"I am very sorry for causing trouble to Mr. Iketani."

Ikegani was a little shocked.

What kind of dishes did Liu Minghui cook in the morning to gain so many fans?

It's really an exaggeration.

It's a huge mistake that I didn't see such a wonderful game.

Iketani Naomi waved his hand to signal that it was okay, and said:

"I came here on my own and it has nothing to do with you."

"Actually, that matter is not that important. I was exaggerating a bit."

"You guys, don't take it to heart."

"By the way, can you tell me what happened this morning?"

"Why can Mr. Liu gain so many fans in just one morning."

Others also echoed: "Yes, tell us quickly."

"We're really curious about what happened this morning."

Moriyama Joichi hesitated for a moment and said without speaking:
"I think it's better for you to watch the replay on your own in the morning."

"Only by personal experience can I feel the shock."

"Of course, if you don't plan to watch the replay, I can give you spoilers."

Tolerate?
Still can't bear it?

Curiosity continued to expand in everyone's hearts, stirring everyone's hearts.

In the end, they chose to endure it.

After all, Moriyama Joichi said it would be more effective to watch the replay in person.

They also don’t want big surprises to fade into small surprises.

Although Liu Minghui has many fans.

But the Dragon Carp Izakaya fan club is at the top of the list.

The support card is also more coquettish, but it has not been robbed of the limelight by others.

Others can tell at a glance that they are Liu Minghui's most loyal fans.
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within the playing field.

Since only Kisame Matsui was not covered, most of the shots were naturally given to him.

His behavior can be regarded as gain and loss.

Although he exposed his cooking in advance, he also gained attention.

What's more, there is no secret at all in the dishes that Matsui-chan wants to make.

Tempura.

That's right, the most traditional fried shrimp tempura.

Matsui Kiji thought for a long time, and finally decided to make this most traditional cherry-style dish.

Although traditional and common, it is not easy to do it well.

This is also the dish that best proves your strength.

Because this kind of cuisine that everyone has heard and seen does not have any bonus points.

The judges can only be conquered by the taste of the cuisine itself.

Matsui took action for the first time.

The first is to choose ingredients.

Only the best and freshest prawns can present the most perfect taste of prawns.

For this reason, Matsui Kiji didn't even have the live prawns provided by the prostitution organizer.

Instead, choose fresh shrimps that you have carefully selected.

Fried shrimp tempura usually does not use prawns because the batter is light and crispy.

When using prawns, it is easy to cause an imbalance between the shrimp meat and the batter.

There is no doubt that Matsui Otsuji did not use prawns.

It seemed that it had been brewing for a long time, and he immediately started making it.

It moves quickly and looks very pleasing to the eye.

But the audience was very disappointed.

If it's just tempura, most people can make it themselves.

There is absolutely no need to watch Chiji Matsui play.

I thought I could see some interesting or luxurious cuisine, but it was nothing more than that.

Withdrew his gaze.

They began to discuss the matter of Jin Kaixiao Baozi.

This is much more interesting than watching tempura.

There will be laughter.

steamed stuffed bun.

Fried food contest.

……

Various keywords spread to the ears of the fans of Longli Izakaya along with the noisy voice.

Make them feel even more itchy and intolerable.

What is it that can cause so many people to discuss it?

Could it be fried buns that can laugh?
How can it be?

How could there be such a magical thing in this world?
It should be just a simple deep-fried bun, so delicious that it will make people laugh involuntarily.

They secretly decided in their hearts that they must look for the replayed video immediately after returning.

Really, I can only stay in front of the TV on Tuesday morning on time.

Making tempura is not complicated.

Even if Matsui pays close attention to details, it won't take too long.

Half an hour later, a plate of fried shrimp tempura was served to the judges’ table.

Since it is the final, in addition to the five judges in the morning, two special guests have been added.

One of them is called Tsuchiya Yusei, and one of them is called Yamaguchi Ryuzo.

That's right.

In fact, Ryuzo Yamaguchi also participated in the final.

It's just that he didn't participate as an audience, but as a special guest.

Originally, it was absolutely impossible for him to participate in this kind of competition.

But when he thought of Liu Minghui participating, he finally decided to make an exception and participate once.

As for the other special guest, it was very unexpected.

Not only because of his status, but also because of his appearance.

Yumai Tsuchiya is a chubby young lady.

It also looks a little cute.

But sitting in this position, no one dared to underestimate him.

The Tsuchiya that can appear here is naturally the Tsuchiya family.

One of the great hidden families in Sakura Kingdom, they are rarely seen in public.

But I don't know why they sent representatives over this time.

Reminiscent of the special guest sent by the Tsuchiya family is just a little fat man.

Everyone suddenly realized.

It seems that the Tsuchiya family is simply because this junior called Tsuchiya Yucheng is greedy.

That's why I came to participate in this kind of competition.

Tsuchiya Yusei didn't care about his image at all, he was lying on the table in a daze out of boredom.

His eyes were fixedly looking in the direction of Liu Minghui, as if there was something attracting him there.

Even Matsui Chiji's food was presented, but it failed to attract his attention.

But Tsuchiya Yusei looks like a young shota after all.

Everyone is more tolerant of children.

What's more, the other party is not a simple person.

The surname of Tsuchiya alone is enough to make him do whatever he wants.

In addition to conquering the judges, this competition also has an important task.

That is to conquer the special guests.

Although their ratings are produced as a reference, they are not included in the final score.

But as long as they can conquer their stomachs.

Even if you don't get the honor of the fried master, you can still rise to the top.

After all, the reason for seeking these things that can prove strength.

It's just to make a good future.

Looking at the golden color and fragrant fried shrimp tempura in front of you.

Yamanaka Tsunryo hesitated for a moment and said to Tsuchiya Yusei, "Mr. Tsuchiya."

"There are tempting delicacies in front of you, why look into the distance?"

"How about we enjoy this dish together?"

Tsuchiya Yucheng didn't raise his head, as if the smell of fried shrimp tempura in the air didn't tempt him at all.

Impatiently said: "Not interested."

"Just eat it yourself."

"When I come across a dish that I'm interested in, I don't need you to tell me, I will take the initiative."

"And don't call me Mr. Xiao, I hate people calling me small."

Got attacked?

Sure enough, it was a child.

Only children hate being called young.

It's just a little too disrespectful.

However, considering the identity and age of the other party, Yamanaka Tsuna is not easy to catch.

He said with some embarrassment: "Okay, Mr. Tsuchiya, please help yourself."

After finishing speaking, he turned to Yamaguchi Ryuzo and said, "Mr. Yamaguchi, are you interested in this dish?"

Ryuzo Yamaguchi didn't mind.

No matter how bad the food of these contestants is, it will not be any worse.

And as an adult, it is impossible for him to be as rude as a kid like Tsuchiya Yucheng.

He directly picked up his chopsticks and expressed his position with actions.

see.

Matsui breathed a sigh of relief.

It would be a serious slap in the face for him if neither of the two special guests wanted to try his food.

There is really no advantage to choosing the ordinary fried shrimp tempura.

It’s just that he doesn’t have the unbridled imagination of Liu Minghui.

Matsui Okaji could only settle for the second best, work steadily, and make simple dishes to perfection.

Under the watchful eye of Matsui Shinji, the judges began to taste the fried shrimp tempura he made.

The crisp clicking sound is endless.

It means that this is a tempura coating fried to perfection.

Miyuki Shiga even gave a close-up of Yamanaka Tsunaro’s tasting scene.

The audience was drooling at the sight.

I secretly thought that it would be great if I could sit on the stage and enjoy such delicious food at this time.

Only the fan club of Longli Izakaya did not panic at all.

Tempura?
They eat too much.

If it's just fried shrimp tempura of this level, they can enjoy it at the Dragon Carp Izakaya.

As a competition dish.

Moreover, it was a final entry, so it was a bit too ordinary.

Sure enough, looking at the expressions of the five judges and Yamaguchi Ryuzo, it was obvious that they were not very satisfied.

It can even be said to be a bit disappointing.

Daisuke Noro sighed and commented:

"It's actually an excellent fried shrimp dish."

“The taste can be said to be excellent.”

"The dough is crispy, the shrimp meat is springy, and the meat is tender and juicy."

“Especially the shrimp meat is very delicious.”

"It's as if it's just been fished up, and you can even taste the flavor of sea water."

"Unfortunately, you came to the wrong place."

Speaking of this, Daisuke Noro remained silent.

Some words are enough here.

This fried shrimp tempura is excellent.

But under the prestige of Liu Minghui's gold-smiling steamed stuffed bun, only the word "ordinary" remains.

Since it is a competition, it is natural to prefer some more ornamental dishes.

So although this fried shrimp tempura is excellent enough, it won't get many points.

9.45 points.

Same score as preliminaries.

Matsui Chiji breathed a sigh of relief.

He was recognized by Noro Daisuke, proving that his cooking and strength were not bad.

Maybe I should think more about how to innovate.

Just like the golden smiling bun.

Artistic, ornamental and delicious.

It is difficult to go further on the road of cooking if you stick to the rules blindly.

Liu Minghui's golden smile buns are like a bright light.

Guided the way for Matsui Chiji to go forward.

In the future, he will devote more attention to innovation while ensuring the quality of the cuisine itself.

As long as the mind does not slip, there are more solutions than difficulties.

Next, two contestants served their fried shrimp dishes.

Coincidentally, they all chose fried Boston lobster.

Boston lobster is a famous seafood with delicious, delicate and elastic meat.

Its shell shows red and black staggered patterns, which makes people look appetizing.

As the largest lobster, Boston lobster is also very meaty.

It is a satisfying portion.

It's just right for six people to share food.

As usual, Tsuchiya Yusei was not interested and was still lying on the table not knowing what he was looking at.

With superb knife skills, the huge lobster tail was divided into six parts.

Each portion is the perfect size.

The golden coat wraps the crystal clear lobster meat, which looks very attractive.

Just dipping it in the sauce is the ultimate enjoyment.

The six of them were not polite and started to taste it.

Since it has been cut, it has a different flavor than eating it directly.

Like a pastry, it is very convenient to take.

Different from eating directly, through this way of eating, you can bite down in one bite.

The first thing I felt was the delicious lobster meat.

The meat is plump and has a firm texture.

It tastes very refreshing and will not feel greasy at all.

The crispy shell is chewed into pieces, constantly stirred by teeth and tongue.

Gradually blends with the lobster meat to create a different taste.

The sauce is even more amazing.

A little fresh.

A little bit salty.

Add a little more acid.

The fusion completely stimulates the delicious taste of lobster meat.

Neither of them seemed to expect that they would crash.

They looked at each other with surprise in their eyes.

of course.

Their dishes only look the same on the outside, but there are actually some differences.

The main thing is the sauce.

Although the taste is generally the same, there are some differences in the details.

The most obvious difference is that Tamura Keito's sauce has a distinctly more umami flavor.

Unique umami.

This umami makes this sauce taste far more delicious than the other sauce.

Umami cannot be added at will.

If not matched, it may even have the opposite effect.

If you taste it carefully, it should be shrimp brains.

Only the umami flavor of the shrimp brains can perfectly blend with the lobster meat.

Compared with the umami taste in other ingredients, the umami taste of the shrimp brain is not only strong.

It is also of the same origin as the lobster tail, and there is no risk of mutual interference.

On the contrary, it will produce the effect that one plus one is greater than two.

Let the fried lobster taste delicious.

It was able to add the umami of the shrimp brains to the sauce.

What an amazing idea and approach.

no doubt.

In this battle between fried Boston lobster and fried Boston lobster.

Tamura Kaito won with a crushing attitude.

Tsunayaka Yamanaka commented: "Good fried shrimp dish."

“Although it’s just a small innovation in the sauce, it enhances the overall taste of the lobster.”

"There is no doubt that Mr. Tamura's fried shrimp is better."

Crashing is not scary.

The scary thing is that I can't compare to the other's cooking.

Takashi Gushan asked with a face full of reluctance: "It's also fried Boston lobster, how can I not compare to him?"

Without knowing the answer to this question, he would not feel at ease even if he went back to sleep today.

Yamanaka Tsunayoshi looked at Tamura Kaito.

It is related to other people's secret recipe, even if he eats it, it is impossible to reveal it casually.

Tamura nods indifferently.

Many people know that shrimp brains and shrimp meat are a perfect match.

But the key point is how to incorporate the delicious taste of shrimp brains into the sauce.

If you can't do this, it's useless to know.

With the consent of the Tamura community, Yamanaka Tsuna said, "It's the brains of the shrimp."

"This is not an ordinary sauce, but a sauce infused with shrimp brains."

"The umami taste of the shrimp brain and the lobster meat are combined to achieve the effect of umami and umami."

"Although it's just a slight change."

“But it makes Mr. Tamura’s fried Boston lobster taste even more delicious.”

Furuyama Takashi's face turned pale and he said with a trembling voice: "I lost."

"Shrimp brains in the sauce?"

"It seems very simple, but it is actually very difficult to operate, almost impossible to achieve."

"I am convinced that I lost."

After being praised by Takashi Furuyama, the people in Tamura circle were not happy at all.

His face even looked as ugly as if he had lost.

Takashi Gushan only reacted at this time.

Now is the final.

Rather than a SOLO between two people.

So what if the Tamura people won?

Wouldn't it be that he would still be crushed by the two guys behind him?

After all, although the strength of the three of them is good, they are obviously not up to the master level.

Even Yuda Nishitani couldn't beat him, so how could he win against the unknown Liu Minghui?

Thinking like this, Furuyama Takashi felt much better.

There was even some sympathy for the Tamura Kai people.

After all, the stronger the person, the more miserably they are crushed, and the more helpless they can feel the feeling of being crushed.

I can't do it myself.

If it's broken, you won't feel this terrible despair.

In the end, the scores of the two were 9.48 points and 9.52 points respectively.

It's mediocre, nothing special.

Thanks to the selfless contributions of their three stepping stones.

The game went smoothly for an hour and a half.

It's just that everyone knows that what follows is the climax of the game.

The two most powerful chefs will serve their proud creations.

At this moment, Nishiya Yudai came out, holding his fried shrimp dish in his hand.

(End of this chapter)