Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Chapter 134 Conflicts abound, Yuanyue’s Council of Ten Elites

Everything can be drunk.

When it comes to desserts, it can be said to be thoroughly implemented.

Whiskey, brandy, rum and various liqueurs are all common in dessert baking.

Not only these spirits, but wine also has its own time to show its talents. Although the amount added is not much, it can definitely be regarded as a kind of "soul".

"liquor!"

"This kind of wine... doesn't seem to be..."

Akane Kubotao opened her eyes, and after thinking about it carefully, she seemed to have some realization.

“Amarone”

“An air-dry wine from Italy.”

Next to him, Zhang Fan explained.

The so-called air-dried wine means that fresh grapes are picked and air-dried.

The purpose of air-drying is to dehydrate the grape fruits. After all, water in grape fruits accounts for more than 80% of its composition.

What Akane Kubomomo didn't expect was that the wine used in this Sabayon dessert was actually this strong and fruity Amarone wine.

This kind of wine has many tannins and is light in color. It can easily turn into a garnet red color after oxidation.

Because of its high acidity, high tannins and complex flavor, it has strong aging potential. In theory, it is indeed perfect for making Sabayon desserts!
"Shopkeeper, how did you come up with the idea of ​​using this kind of wine?"

After thinking about it, Akane Kubotao blinked her eyes and asked Zhang Fan cutely.

"Izakayas provide many kinds of wine every day, but for the time being, this wine is the most suitable for sabayon desserts."

Zhang Fan replied calmly.

"You mean, is there anything better than Amarone wine?" Tao suddenly became excited and asked again.

"Of course, in addition to high sugar, a good dessert wine also needs high acidity to balance it, making the wine three-dimensional, rather than a mouthful of sweet syrup."

“Generally speaking, sweet wines are mostly made from white grapes.”

"The alcohol content of Marsala liqueur is 16% to 20%, and the taste is sweet and mellow. If you can add some to Sabayon desserts, it will improve the overall taste experience!"

In fact, Malsala wine has always been an excellent choice for aperitifs.

This wine is suitable for drinking chilled and also suitable for use in cooking.

Because it gives dishes a nutty, yet not overly sweet, flavor, with hints of plum and vanilla.

Even if you drink it as wine, the wine tastes as soft as velvet, has a fragrance on your lips and teeth, and has the sweetness of raisins!

"I see, I...I tried many liqueurs, including rum liqueurs."

"However, the taste of the Sabayon desserts cannot always be balanced between the wine aroma and the other aromas!"

Until this moment, Akane Kubomo finally figured it out and admired Zhang Fan even more.

Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.

Even though Akanekubo Momo knows more about desserts than others, she may not know much about alcohol research!

Afterwards, she was in a happy mood and continued to eat the Sabayong dessert in front of her.

The warm and smooth egg batter is always mixed with the aroma of wine, and then paired with the cool and sweet strawberries at the bottom of the cup, it just feels like this:
tasty!

Really delicious!

My heart will completely melt with this dessert!
……

On the other side, at Totsuki Academy.

In the brightly lit conference room, ten outstanding people from all walks of life have already gathered.

Looking around with lazy eyes, Si Yingshi felt helpless when he saw that the seat next to Megijima Tousuke was empty.

"Everyone, Akane Kubo is temporarily unavailable."

"So tonight's meeting of the top ten elites is missing her presence!"

"Anyway, everyone is suddenly called to attend the meeting. The main purpose is to discuss how to alleviate various conflicts among students after the start of school?"

"On the first day of school, I have to deal with two students' Shouki competitions."

Having said this, Si Yingshi scratched the back of his head, fixed his gaze on Erina, and suddenly sighed and said: "Erina... I beg you."

"After we deal with the Donburi Cuisine Research Association tomorrow morning, can we just call it a day?"

In the past two days, I have been busy dealing with various affairs in the academy, and I have to be responsible for the operation of each Shokuki competition.

He Si Yingshi already felt a lot of pressure, and even had a vague anxiety disorder.

"Senior, it's not like you don't know about the financial problems of the academy."

"As for those research associations that only suck blood from the academy, and those institutions that have made no achievements, I, Erina, will naturally destroy them all!"

Erina faced Shiying Shidao without any fear.

"Although your words make sense, I think the purpose of the Research Association's existence is."

“It’s about allowing a group of like-minded people to do the same thing and study the same cuisine together.”

"And this pleasure cannot be measured by money or various benefits."

At the second table, Kobayashi Ringtong took a bite of the fragrant steamed dumplings, and then stared straight at Erina with his big round eyes.

"Senior, do you know how much the Sumo Hot Pot Cuisine Research Association spends on research and development alone in a year?"

"Then look again, what valuable sumo hot pot dishes have they developed in the past few years?"

"In my opinion, it's just that I have been indulging them too much that the value of the existence of various research associations has become meaningless!"

Erina replied appropriately.

"Okay, okay, you have your reasons. Anyway, I don't join these research associations."

They say that the matter is none of their business, so Kobayashi Ryoden naturally doesn't want to worry too much about this kind of thing.

"I agree with that too."

"Just like someone who threatens new students every day under the banner of a research association."

"Relying on this dirty method, he quickly expanded his power. I heard that there are more than 100 students working for him now. He is really majestic!"

The ninth seat, Eishan Edazuya, raised his glasses frame slightly with his hand and said calmly.

"You stinky one, if you're not convinced, just say it, am I bothering you by recruiting new students?"

Knowing that he was being sarcastic, Kuga Teruki immediately slammed the table and stood up, scolding him.

"cut!"

"Would I be unconvinced?"

"I just can't understand what you're doing."

"Why can you represent Chinese cuisine when you only know how to cook spicy food? Why do you let others follow you? And why do you dare to act recklessly in the school?"

Eizan Ezuya also slapped the table and glared at Kuga Teruki, as if he didn't want to lose to him in terms of momentum.

"Okay, okay, that's how it is."

"Then let's compete with cooking to see if my cooking can represent Chinese cuisine?"

Kuga Teruki was so angry that the corners of his mouth curled up slightly, and he directly challenged him to a Shokugeki challenge.

"If I hadn't been busy making money these days, if you thought you could still secure the eighth seat, I would have replaced you long ago." Eizan Edazuya responded with the same displeasure. "You two, can you stop?"

"I told you that this meeting is to discuss how to resolve conflicts between students, but you two got me into trouble first?"

Seeing this scene, Si Yingshi was so angry that his face turned blue.

But with his submissive personality, he felt a little at a loss for a while!
"Kyuuga, if you cause trouble for me at this juncture."

"Then I can guarantee that you won't see the sun rising from the far moon tomorrow morning!"

On the side, Kobayashi Ryodan's snake-like eyes were slightly widened at this moment, exuding an aura that made everyone feel depressed.

Involuntarily, Kuga Teruki shuddered.

He hurriedly sat back down and Eizan Edazu also obediently closed his mouth.

"Anyway, I hope that as the top ten of you, you will do things appropriately."

"If you go too far, it will really give me a headache!"

Seeing that Kobayashi Gentian finally shocked everyone present, Si Yingshi could only wipe the cold sweat from his forehead and said helplessly again.

Thinking back then, if he had known that sitting in the first seat would be so stressful and the work would be so arduous, then he would definitely give up this position to Kobayashi Ringtong!

"Ugh!"

"Next."

"There is another thing that everyone needs to discuss, and that is..."

"Residential training activities for freshmen."

After Si Yingshi finished speaking, his eyes became a little sharp. Obviously, this residential training activity was the important topic of this meeting!

……

As lecturer Roland Chapel said in class, there are many things that their group of lecturers cannot teach.

Therefore, in order to improve students' comprehensive abilities in all aspects, Totsuki Academy holds residential training activities in conjunction with Totsuki Resort every year shortly before the start of the school year.

And this event is also one of the most important plots in the entire "Spirit of the Shokugeki" world!

Of course, improving students' abilities is one aspect.

The most important thing is to use this training activity to re-screen those freshmen who have successfully passed the entrance examination.

As the commander-in-chief said, 99% of people are abandoned to temper the 1% of people.

Therefore, this is also the reason why the assessment content of residential training every year is often very strict.

Take this year's residential training event as an example. Several Toyue graduates will also be invited to serve as assessors. This requires these Toyue freshmen not only to make delicious dishes, but also to gain recognition from the graduates. Approved!

Although it is full of challenges, it is also a rare opportunity for many students.

After all, the residential training activity is the first reshuffle that first-year students in the Department of Higher Education face after enrolling.

Therefore, those poor students and those who are cheating will naturally be ruthlessly eliminated.

But on the contrary, those top students with strong abilities are often able to show off their skills, providing a stage for whether they can soar in the future!

……

On a starry night, everything looks hazy.

At this moment, we are in the lobby on the first floor of Jixingliao dormitory.

Souma brought the bowl of beef rice bowl he had just made in front of Omidou Fumio.

But I saw that the slightly red beef was not overcooked due to being stir-fried for too long. On the contrary, it looked tender and juicy.

At the same time, paired with soft and glutinous rice, green scallions, smooth egg liquid and a very flavorful soup, the whole bowl of beef rice bowl feels very authentic and tastes good!
"Soma, this is the third rice bowl."

Omidou Fumio sighed as he glanced at the bowl of beef rice bowl with the corner of his eye.

"Grandma Wenxu, there is a competition tomorrow morning, so I would like you to taste it again and see if there are any problems with the improved rice bowl?"

Seeing this, Chuangzhen could only clasp his hands, bend down and plead to Wenxu.

"Hey!"

"I really can't help you."

Omidou Fumio first picked up the ceramic bowl.

He sniffed it gently when he brought it close to his nose, and finally nodded with slight satisfaction.

I have to say, the rich aroma of eggs, the sweet aroma of rice, and the aroma of beef that is constantly exuding rich fat... If we only rate it based on the aroma, then she Wenxu can get full marks.

Then, she took a sip and began to taste it carefully under his creative gaze.

Large slices of fat and lean imported grain-fed beef brisket taste quite enjoyable, not at all like the cheap synthetic meat outside!
Moreover, the mushrooms are delicious, the carrots are also soft and sweet, and the onions and beef complement each other. The combination of various meat and vegetables makes the taste actually sweet and salty.

"How is it? Is there any progress?" Chuangzhen asked anxiously.

"Well, you added some peppercorns to it to remove the fishy smell and give it a fragrant aroma, right?"

"Under the influence of Sichuan peppercorns, the sweet and tender beef and the soft and glutinous rice can be perfectly blended together, achieving an almost seamless state."

"what?"

"and many more!"

After swallowing, Omidou Fumio fell into thought.

After that, she looked at Yukihira Souma with a seemingly enlightened look: "I didn't expect you to add some prunes."

"Yes, I secretly added some prunes to this beef rice bowl!"

Yukihira Soma replied without denying.

Beef itself has fat, and when paired with rice to make a rice bowl, it will be high in calories and fat. If you eat too much, you will easily feel full.

Considering that Fumio Omidou had already eaten two bowls of rice bowl, he must have felt a little tired.

Therefore, he added some prunes that can adjust gastrointestinal function.

In addition, the aroma of green plums from dried umeboshi can make the whole dish taste sweet and sour.

Just bite a small piece and the overwhelming sour taste will hit you in waves.

Chew it carefully, and the different textures and flavors such as strong sourness, tenderness, aroma, and sweetness interact with each other to continuously stimulate the body's instinctive reaction.

"Yes, you can think of using prunes."

"It's definitely a good way to neutralize the greasiness of the beef."

In the end, Omidou Fumio put down his chopsticks and stopped tasting his food.

Although she didn't want to hurt Soma in her heart, she knew how important tomorrow's game was, so she could only say truthfully: "The rice, mushrooms, onions, carrots, etc. are all handled very well."

"Only...the beef is not that interesting!"

"beef?"

Chuangzhen was stunned for a moment.

“Don’t underestimate beef, it is most delicious when its quality reaches its peak.”

"Only can we make up for all the shortcomings and defects of this beef rice bowl."

Dai Midang Wenxu said with a serious expression.

(End of this chapter)