Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Under the catalysis of heat, the overflowing aroma of pepper and numbing made Managi's index finger move.

She subconsciously picked up a small spoon, gently scooped up a complete piece of tofu, blew on it, and thought it was no longer hot, so she opened her mouth slightly to taste it.

"Ah woo woo..."

Unexpectedly, at the moment of entrance, Shinagi's eyes widened.

She was already careful, but she still underestimated the calories of the entire magical mapo tofu dish.

Whether it is hot or thickened, the heat preservation effect inside the tofu can be greatly improved.

The spicy and pungent chili noodles made from Niwake Tiao can make Managi feel as hot as a volcanic eruption when chewing!

The scalding temperature made her burst into tears.

But what followed was a trembling pleasure on the tongue caused by Zanthoxylin.

Immediately afterwards, Pixian bean paste made from Sichuan Erjing twigs and broad beans was mixed with chopped tempeh and wrapped in tofu cubes under the influence of warm oil, allowing her to taste the spicy but not pungent pepper aroma and the flavor of tofu. So tender!
After the God's Tongue has tasted the above information, it begins to upload feedback to the brain, and only one piece of information is obtained:
Eat it!

……

“Although it’s very hot, it tastes really good!”

"Remember that among the many ingredients, you must use Pixian Doubanjiang, which is unique to China."

"This should be regarded as an important seasoning in Mapo tofu dishes. It requires 7 points of pickled peppers and 3 points of broad bean wedges, and the fermented hot sauce."

"And this magical Mapo Tofu..."

Suddenly, when the minced beef bit into his mouth, there was a "pop" sound, which made Nakiri Shinagi stunned.

"This...this is..."

"Why does ground beef have a crispy texture when you bite it?"

She couldn't help but close her eyes and analyze it carefully with God's tongue.

Finally, a flash of inspiration flashed through her mind, and she suddenly realized it. She opened her eyes and said excitedly: "It turns out that the minced meat used is not real beef, but should be made from soybeans and then fried."

"In this way, the taste of beef is imitated, and it has a crispy taste when you taste it."

"Huh? Could it be that this sixth flavor is crispy?"

"Correct!"

"It's just crispy."

Zhang Fan interrupted.

……

When talking about Sichuan cuisine, many people will think of watercress fish, fish-flavored shredded pork, husband and wife lung slices, Mapo tofu, Dengying beef...

These dishes all have one thing in common, that is, they are mainly "spicy", so it is natural for people to think of spicy food in Sichuan cuisine.

But it would be inappropriate to directly define Sichuan cuisine using the two flavors of "spicy".

Because there are many Sichuan dishes, such as boiled cabbage, Shao Bai, Dongpo pork elbow, leaf cake, crispy pork slices, etc., which are not spicy-based.

Of course, even Mapo Tofu is not all spicy!

What it embodies is precisely a diversified taste that includes "spicy, fragrant, colorful, tender, fresh and crispy".

Spicy is just one of them, mainly the aroma extracted from red oil and watercress.

In short, from Zhang Fan's perspective.

A Sichuan chef often makes Mapo tofu dishes closer to the "spicy" flavor.

And to directly use these two flavors to conquer diners like Kuaga Teruki did is a ridiculous and absurd behavior!
At this moment, Shinagi, who was eating it with rice, could truly feel the taste of the magic mapo tofu. It was indeed not just spicy.

The bean paste and tempeh together give the tofu the "umami" flavor; the spicy bean paste and red oil give the bright and attractive "color" flavor; the essential thickening and the tenderness of the tofu together give the "smooth" flavor. "The taste.

The Sichuan peppercorns bring the "numbing" flavor, and the knife-edge chili peppers give the tofu the most hard-core and chewy "spicy" flavor.

Finally, there is the inexplicable pleasure brought by the hot mouth just entering the mouth!
These complex flavors enable every taste bud of Nakiri Shingami's tongue to receive a continuous and wonderful experience.

Slowly, she felt more and more hot.

Maybe it was the hotness of the mapo tofu, or maybe it was the spiciness that made her sweat profusely in no time.

The hot sweat on her forehead kept dripping down her delicate cheeks, and her consciousness gradually disappeared, and her eyes became blurred.

"Stop...I can't stop."

"Ah uh uh, I really... I really can't stop anymore, hurry up, hurry up!"

"I feel so uncomfortable, I'm about to die, uh uh uh..."

"So cool!"

At the end of the meal, Nakiri Shinagi trembled all over.

Her face gradually became distorted, she began to roll her eyes, opened her mouth slightly and stuck out her tongue.

Then, Annie and Zhang Fan were stunned, showing an expression that seemed intoxicated, but very confused!
"So exaggerated?"

"The amount of medicine I administered was wrong. The amount of chili pepper and Sichuan peppercorns I administered was not very large!"

Zhang Fan was secretly surprised when he saw Nakiri Managi being completely "destroyed" by this magical Mapo Tofu.

He thought that this slightly heavy-flavored dish would be a bit repulsive to Shinagi Nakiri's God's Tongue.

As a result, I never expected that its effect in conquering the God's Tongue would be more intense than the special dishes such as the Chilled Sea Bream Mountain and Comet Fried Rice.

In the end, Nakiri Shinagi ate the whole plate of Magic Mapo Tofu in one go.

Even the plate with a drop or two of soup left was shiny from her licks.

Although in her mind, this dish is still called Mapo Tofu, it obviously contains more room for imagination.

In particular, the ground beef made from soybeans adds a "crispy" flavor, which makes her feel that Zhang Fan still has the wisdom of "making the best use of everything".

"Phew, it's really enjoyable!"

"This is the first time in my life that I have experienced such a refreshing feeling."

"This magical Mapo Tofu is indeed a Chinese dish that is so magical that it pushes Mapo Tofu to the highest level."

After exhaling a breath and wiping the sweat on his forehead, Nakiri Shinagi, who calmed down a little, couldn't help but sigh.

There is no doubt that this is Zhang Fan's true strength!

……

"I'll give you a glass of water to relieve the heat."

Afterwards, Zhang Fan enthusiastically brought a glass of water.

"Thank you."

Nakiri Shinagi took the water glass.

Anne next to her saw this and wanted to step forward to stop it, but she was too late and watched as Shinagi drank it.

"It's over. How can God's Tongue adapt to the taste of boiled water?"

Annie was suddenly very anxious.

She didn't know that in normal times, ordinary boiled water could directly make Nakiri Shinagi vomit and feel nauseous!
But after just eating the Magic Mapo Tofu, the lingering aftertaste in my mouth can quickly cover up the plain water, making it more "tasteful" as I drink it. In fact, when a portion of Magic Mapo Tofu appears without reservation, it indicates that a new taste experience is about to be opened.

This experience is more concrete than ever before!
"I didn't expect that I wouldn't feel sick even after drinking water."

Not long after, Nakiri Shinagi finally came back to his senses.

That long-suppressed appetite was like a blazing red flame, burning in her heart...

And the oily and lustrous magic Mapo Tofu is always lingering in her mind, and it is unforgettable every time she thinks about it!

"Zhang Fan, can...can you give me another plate?"

Touching her belly, Nakiri Managi felt that she still wanted to eat, so she raised her head and asked Zhang Fan expectantly.

"No problem, but considering your physique, you shouldn't eat so many rich-flavored dishes at night."

"I'll make the portion smaller this time and give you an extra bowl of rice!"

"Yeah, it's up to you."

"Okay, then wait a moment again."

The ingredients and necessary conditions required for the dish of Magic Mapo Tofu are easier to obtain than the chilled sea bream.

Therefore, Zhang Fan can cook it often, but after all, this dish is not suitable for the weak Nakiri Shinagi to eat too much.

……

The night is getting darker!
At Totsuki Academy, it was because of the residential training activities.

More than 1000 freshmen have gone to the resort for training, so it is even quieter and more desolate than usual.

Suddenly, a black car stopped in front of the school gate, and then slowly got out of the car, an attractive mature woman.

"Hmm, finally we're here."

"I wonder how much Totsuki Academy has changed now?"

I saw a pair of watery eyes on a clear and white face, like autumn waves, very charming.

The weak light illuminated her long, soft silver-white hair, which looked like a waterfall from a distance. Then use crystal hairpins to tie it up, and the hair will naturally fall down and pass by the ears, adding a touch of charm unintentionally!
Although the light was not very good, it was impossible to see her true appearance.

But in her body, one can clearly feel a unique exotic charm.

In the end, the mature woman did not pause for too long. She straightened her clothes and began to walk towards the interior of Totsuki Academy with light steps.

……

"Tired, so tired!"

"It's already 10 o'clock in the evening. We won't have to continue the assessment like yesterday, right?"

Meanwhile, at Totsuki Resort.

In the lobby of the five-star hotel Totsuki Rikyu, Yoshino Yuki was so tired that she collapsed on the ground.

Recalling the past two days of training, she felt extremely desperate.

Although today's elimination rate is much lower than yesterday, you must know that those students with low qualifications must have been kicked out early. The students who can survive until now are naturally extraordinary!
Therefore, even if more stringent assessment content and conditions are adopted, the elimination rate will definitely not increase instantly.

"Xiao Hui, I heard that there are exam questions for breakfast today."

"The examiner of your No. 1 cooking room is the senior Shinomiya who only makes a bad face every day?"

After Yoshino Yuki complained, she could only stand up again physically and mentally exhausted, and then curiously asked Tadokoroe.

"It's indeed Senior Sigong." Tian Suohui was still frightened when he thought of the assessment in the morning.

"Wow, then...then you can actually pass his test?"

When Yoshino heard this, he couldn't help but be surprised.

"Can you barely pass?"

"Anyway, it can be considered a near-miss assessment, that's all."

"But if possible, I really don't want to meet him again in the next assessment!"

Tian Suohui replied with some helplessness.

"Hey, he's really not that easy to deal with. I guess you've had a hard enough time this morning!"

I vaguely remember that on the first day, the examiner I faced was Shinomiya Kojiro. How desperate and nervous I was at that time, she, Yoshino Yuki, could empathize with me the most.

Finally, she came to her senses for a moment, and could only pat Tian Sohui on the shoulder and said with deep understanding.

……

Just when the entire lobby was filled with a noisy atmosphere, Gin Dojima, the chief chef and chairman, appeared again.

He looked at these students who had gone through two days of training and saw the tiredness written on their faces. He nodded secretly with satisfaction, then took the microphone and said: "Everyone, I wish you all passed the training content on the second day!"

"What do you mean?"

"We...we don't need to take another test today?"

"Okay, now you can take a shower early and go back to the guest room to sleep!"

“Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuancyu is, I thought I would risk my life tonight and die from exhaustion at the assessment site, but I never thought that it would end."

When hearing this news, all the tired students were excited.

After all, with their current mental and physical conditions, they really can no longer withstand another test.

"Quiet, I haven't finished speaking yet." Dojima Gin signaled that everyone present should not be so excited, and then continued loudly: "Now, I want to announce the breakfast topic for the third day."

"Starting from 7 a.m. tomorrow, the resort that has been closed for two days will officially reopen to the public. There will be many guests coming here by then, with an estimated number of 2000 people."

"And your task is to make breakfast for these tourists."

"Then, there will be two rigid criteria for judging the breakfast topic."

"The first one is that only eggs can be used as the main ingredient, and you can only make breakfast dishes based on eggs."

"The second assessment criterion is that within 2 hours, each of you must serve more than 200 meals. Students who cannot sell 200 or more breakfast portions will be deemed to have failed. Dismissed from school!"

As soon as he finished speaking, all the students were silent and confused!

They couldn't understand why tomorrow's breakfast topic had to be announced in advance tonight, and the assessment content was actually more difficult than ever before.

"Eggs? Make breakfast using only eggs and sell 200 servings?"

"This...isn't this deliberately making things difficult for us?"

"Make things difficult?"

"No, you have to understand."

"It's 10 o'clock in the evening, and there are still 9 hours until tomorrow's breakfast assessment. You actually have a lot of time to think about what to do."

Dojima Gin glanced around, then showed a faint smile and said softly.

"Is this...is this your intention?"

The words were spoken so straightforwardly that no matter how stupid these students were, they all understood that Daqing... this was going to keep them awake all night!

So, they reacted and started heading towards the kitchen of Yueyue Riggong, preparing to develop a breakfast made of eggs. (End of chapter)