My daily life of cooking food in Tokyo

Chapter 282 Glutinous Rice Balls
This dish has an unpretentious name called silky chicken rice.

And because after being cooked, the glutinous rice is crystal clear, white and flawless, just like curdled fat.

It can also be called Xuehua.

Under the closure of the pot lid, this dish forms the scene of a pot in a pot.

Take the casserole as the pot.

Use silky chicken as the pot.

Create this delicious dish together.

……

While the silky chicken was still simmering, Liu Minghui began to prepare other ingredients.

Especially for today's dinner, it's time to think about what dishes to make.

After thinking for a while, he turned his gaze to the extra glutinous rice.

As a chef, wasting ingredients is not a good habit.

Using these glutinous rice, together with pork and lotus root, it can be made into a very excellent dish.

Glutinous rice balls.

Simple and delicious, it is also a very suitable dish to accompany meals.

The glutinous rice wrapped in the outer layer of the glutinous rice balls is crystal white, shiny, like pearls.

So it is also called "pearl balls".

The inside is very simple pork filling.

Similar to the general stuffing, the ratio of three parts fat and seven parts lean is the best for pork stuffing.

Under Liu Minghui's handling, a piece of fat and thin pork belly was quickly chopped into delicate fillings.

Even when chopping the stuffed meat, he will patiently remove the fascia to make the stuffing more delicate.

After the minced meat is added to the minced green onion and ginger and other seasonings, stir well,

Just beat vigorously in one direction.

Then it's time for Ou Ruo to appear.

The diced lotus root is fresh and crisp, which can well neutralize the greasy pork stuffing.

It also provides a richer taste.

There are two methods here, one is to choose large pieces of lotus root, and the other is to choose small particles of lotus root.

Each has its own unique taste and texture, and can be chosen according to personal taste.

The reason why diced lotus root is added to the meat filling at this time is to preserve the original flavor and texture of the diced lotus root as much as possible.

Simply stir a few times to let the diced lotus root evenly blend into the meat filling, and then you can start making glutinous rice balls.

Take an appropriate amount of the prepared meat stuffing, place it in the palm of your hand, press it slightly, and shape it into a ball the size of a ping-pong ball.

Then put it in the glutinous rice with the water filtered out and roll it.

Let the glutinous rice evenly cover the surface of the meatballs, then put them into the steamer for steaming.

Speaking of glutinous rice, here is another trick.

If you forget to soak it in advance, you can wash the glutinous rice and put it in a bowl.

Add water to cover the glutinous rice, and microwave on high for about 3 minutes.

The glutinous rice treated in this way has the same effect as that soaked in advance.

Not long after, two cages of beautiful glutinous rice balls were put on the steamer.

At this time, the glutinous rice is turbid, white, and a little ugly.

When it matures, it becomes crystal clear, white and flawless, worthy of the name of pearl.

Looking at the evenly packed glutinous rice balls, Liu Minghui also felt a little greedy.

Turn on the fire directly and start steaming.

While Liu Minghui was busy, he didn't notice that Joichi Moriyama started working again.

Looking at the dishes waiting to mature in the kitchen, Moriyama Jo looked full of curiosity.

He knew that Liu Minghui was about to make a special dish today.

That's a dish worth 100 million yen. The price alone is enough to attract people's attention.

How could he not be curious?
What's more, every special dish that has appeared in the past has vindicated Liu Minghui's reputation.

After thinking about it, he logged into his trumpet and started spreading gossip among the fans:
"Have you heard of it?"

"Dragon Carp Izakaya will have special dishes today."

"That's a mysterious special dish, it's exciting just thinking about it."

"Gossip, I don't tell ordinary people to him."

Naomi Iketani said in disbelief: "Special cuisine?"

"The one with 100 million yen?"

"Xue Hua?"

"Which enemy ordered this?"

"real or fake?"

As soon as Moriyama Jo looked at Naotsu Ikegani, who was almost back in seconds, he thought to himself, does this guy live in the fan group of Ryukoi Izakaya?

If the lottery was drawn according to his activity, it was absolutely impossible for him not to win.

Faced with Iketani Naotsune’s doubts, Moriyama Shoichi said mysteriously:

"Of course it's true."

"Yesterday I sat very close to Mr. Yamaguchi, the security guard of Ryuki Izakaya."

"I heard him say that I would like to order two special dishes from Dragon Carp Izakaya."

"Because special dishes need to be ordered 24 hours in advance, so I didn't eat them yesterday."

"Believe it or not, I told you anyway."

After saying that, Moriyama Zhang turned invisible and began to peek at the screen to watch the show.

Boom!

Sure enough, the fan base of Ryuki Izakaya exploded.

Even a fan who was sitting near Yamaguchi Ryuzo yesterday said, "Really!"

"I also heard Mr. Yamaguchi's words at that time."

"I also saw a very beautiful woman yesterday."

"I was a little surprised at the time."

"But then I thought about it, how can a beautiful woman smell good wine and food, so I simply didn't pay attention."

It really happened?

Naokei Iketani gave full play to the hand speed of the program, and the flexible mobile phone tapped afterimages on the keyboard, saying:

"I'm not tired when it comes to special dishes."

"No, I have to go see and see today."

"This group of workers will not be working today!"

"I'm going to the Dragon Carp Izakaya tonight, no one can stop me!"

Looking at the scrolling subtitles on the phone, Morita Domoto also felt itchy.

That is a special dish, just reading the description makes me feel itchy.

As the creator of the new menu, he is the first to know and the most curious.

White as snow, condensed as fat, and delicious.

What kind of magical cuisine is hidden under these simple words.

Thinking of this, he said speculatively: "Perhaps it is a dish made from snow, mixed with the essence of certain ingredients."

"Icy and refreshing, the most suitable taste for this day."

When Ikegaya Naojing saw this, he typed a little speechlessly: "Why don't you say Xuehua is ice cream?"

"How could Boss Liu's cooking be so simple?"

"No need to guess, I'll find out when I go over there tonight."

"Don't worry, as a mature manager, I will share Xuehua's information with everyone in a timely manner."

"I really envy you guys, with my mature management."

“You don’t need to be there to feel the charm of Xuehua for the first time.”

I believe in you.

You just want to show off, right?
But it's hard for Morita Domoto to say that. If Naotsu Ikegani gets angry and gives up the live report, wouldn't he be even more itchy?
He could only praise without conscience: "Long live Chi Gu's management."

"You are an excellent manager."

Although it was a compliment, Ikegani Naoke always felt that the taste was a bit wrong.

But now was not the time to care about such trivial matters. He directly packed up his workbench, carried his laptop and prepared to leave.

Ikegani's unconventional behavior immediately caught the attention of his colleagues.

Ono Yoshio asked very curiously: "Iketani, why do you always leave so early recently?"

"Didn't you raise a mistress behind your wife's back?"

It's no wonder that he was curious, Chigu Zhijing's behavior style of the Juan Wang was really different from before.

Every time before eight o'clock, he has already left in a hurry.

This kind of behavior is a rare part-time job in the workplace culture of Sakura Country.

Looking at Yoshio Ono, who is also the minister, Ikegani Naosuke explained: "There is a tiger in the family, how dare you raise a mistress outside?"

"It's just that I found a very good izakaya."

"Go early so you can find a good spot."

Yoshio Ono suddenly realized that it turned out that Naotsu Ikegani was in such a hurry every day to go to the izakaya to drink.

However, he was also a little curious, what kind of izakaya could have such a great charm.

Let Naomi Iketani, who has always loved work, behave like this.

He immediately asked: "Chigu, where is the pub?"

"Is there any good wine?"

"If it's really good, we can go together."

Today's work ended early, and Yoshio Ono felt that he could touch fish.

If this izakaya has good wine, he can do it.

liqueur?
Ikegani hesitated for a moment.

If you were to ask whether Longli Izakaya is worth going to, he would definitely tell Yoshio Ono the answer without hesitation.

But when it comes to wine, there really isn't any excellent wine in Longli Izakaya.

Can barely be considered mid-range.

Seeing the hesitation in Ikegaya Naotsuke's eyes, Ono Yoshio already understood everything.

Sighing, he said, "Looking at your expression, it should be impossible to have good wine."

Having said that, Yoshio Ono paused, looked at Naosuke Iketani with a look that sees through everything, and said:
"Is it to take care of the relatives' business?"

"It's really difficult for you, always thinking of others so much."

"In that case, I will also help you."

"I drink both good wine and ordinary wine. I'm not that pretentious."

Looking at Yoshio Ono who looked like I was helping you, Naosuke Iketani wanted to explain, but he didn't know where to start.

Could it be possible to tell the other party that in Longli Izakaya, appetizers have sprung up suddenly.

Already replaced fine wine as the absolute main force?
It is estimated that Yoshio Ono will complain.

It’s better to go directly to a restaurant to eat, but to go to an izakaya.

After thinking about it, Ikegani Naoke didn't explain in the end.

Just take it as the benefit of the other party's kind help.

I believe Ono Yoshio will be shocked by Ryuki Izakaya in the end.

Thinking of this, Iketani said with a smile, "Okay, then let's go drink together."

"Liquor is more interesting if more than one person drinks it."

"But we have to hurry."

"Go a little later, but you won't have a good seat."

Today is different from the past. In order to find out the secrets of the special dishes of Longli Izakaya, Naoke Ikegani must go early.

But these words made Ono Yoshio pout and said, "Aren't you going to take care of your relatives' business?"

"Wouldn't it be nice to ask him to save a seat for us?"

"I didn't expect that your relative really knows marketing and knows how to find people to line up to enhance the atmosphere."

Queuing for help?

Who are you looking down on?

Chi Gu directly shook his head and said, "Ono, I think you misunderstood."

"This izakaya we are going to has nothing to do with me."

"And there is no such thing as looking for support and queuing up."

Seeing Naotsu Iketani explaining hard, Yoshio Ono understood in seconds, and said, "Yes, yes, you are right."

“There’s nothing wrong with this izakaya.”

"Let's go quickly!"

Just looking at Yoshio Ono's expression, he obviously didn't care about what Ikeda Naosuke said.
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time flies.

In the blink of an eye it was [-]:[-] pm.

Driven by the steam, the aroma of glutinous rice balls filled the entire kitchen.

Just smelling it makes your mouth water.

Liu Minghui also welcomed an expected guest, Miki Takimoto.

Miki Takimoto, dressed in capable work attire, smuggled directly from the back kitchen to the Longli Izakaya.

When I came in, I couldn't help but complained: "The door of Longli Izakaya is really difficult to enter now."

"It's clogged up."

"If I didn't know the back door, I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to get in for a while."

"However, if you think about it carefully, it is expected that this will happen."

"With Boss Liu's craftsmanship, it's really strange that he can't conquer these customers."

Without raising his hands, Liu Minghui said without raising his head, "It seems that you have already figured it out and are planning to make the most correct choice."

"Where is the contract, I can just sign it."

"Don't worry, it's just a simple gourmet show. It's not a problem for me to play the role."

Looking at the confident Liu Minghui, Takimoto Miki secretly thought that you are really confident.

But Liu Minghui was right, they did intend to agree to Liu Minghui's request.

In the briefcase that he carried, Miki Takimoto took out a document.

in triplicate.

Among them, the program team of "Into Life" has signed and sealed it.

As long as Liu Minghui signs, he will be able to get a contract with an appearance fee of 2000 million yen.

But when Takimoto Miki handed over the contract, she asked curiously:
"Boss Liu, as you expected, we have indeed agreed to cooperate with you."

"I just don't know if you can reveal the dishes you will be teaching on the show."

"Our program team also prepared well in advance."

After simply washing his hands, Liu Minghui said nonchalantly, "There is absolutely no need to disclose it."

"When the show starts, you will naturally know what dishes I will teach."

"Don't worry, the ingredients are very simple."

"Even if you only have half an hour to prepare, your program team will be able to make it in time."

After confirming the contract, Liu Minghui signed "Liu Minghui" in three big characters.

With this funding, I am one step closer to buying a courtyard as the new location of Longli Izakaya.

There is no future in renting an apartment.

If the landlord abandons the property and temporarily increases the price.

Although Liu Minghui didn't care about the money, he would definitely feel very disgusted.

Besides, he didn't want to be taken advantage of at all.

After putting away his contract, Liu Minghui thought for a while and said, "It's better to choose a day than to hit it."

"Takimoto, you came just in time."

"Dragon Carp Izakaya is planning to have dinner."

"If you don't mind our simple working meals, you can stay and have a meal together."

Shabby?
How could there be simple things in the Dragon Carp Izakaya?

God knows how many times Takimoto Miki drooled while smelling the fragrance in the air, and God knows how many times during the time when the contract was signed.

Hearing Liu Minghui's invitation, she agreed without hesitation: "Of course I don't dislike it."

"Boss Liu kindly invites me, how could I refuse?"

"It's just that Boss Liu doesn't want to dislike me shamelessly and eat here."

Liu Minghui smiled slightly and said, "How is that possible?"

"You are my big customer, and you are not only among the top spenders at Ryuki Izakaya."

"He even introduced me to two big business deals, so I can't possibly slack off."

(End of this chapter)