Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

"Wow~"

"It's incredible."

"It tastes really special, with a light smoky flavor."

"It has a richer texture than salmon sashimi, and it feels like jelly. How can I use words to describe it?"

"Well, let me think about it!"

"It's...like gelatin, it melts in your mouth, no, it melts in your mouth!"

“And it’s also made with aged whiskey at the end to remove the fishy smell from the tender fish, while adding a touch of aroma and making the meat more chewy.”

"Speaking of which, this method is really clever."

“You must know that high-quality salmon has a thick intermuscular fat layer, which is rare among fish.”

"The vegetable oil in the branches will actually turn into tiny particles during the smoking process, and then adhere to the fish meat and slowly penetrate it over time."

"In other words, this combination of fish, salt, and smoke has a clever balance of nutrition and pushes the taste and flavor to the extreme."

"So if you can use whiskey, it can do the trick..."

When she said this, Zhang Fan suddenly stepped forward, stretched out his hand and gently covered her soft mouth.

"Well……"

Leonora Nakiri suddenly trembled.

"Stop talking, you are about to lose control, you must calm down next!"

Zhang Fan lowered his head slightly and whispered in her ear.

"Uh-huh!"

Leonora nodded quickly.

Just like that, after a short while, Zhang Fan saw that her mood seemed to have calmed down, so he let go of his hand.

"Well, as long as I taste delicious food, an idea will suddenly flash in my mind, and then I will talk about all my thoughts and opinions one by one."

"So... please understand."

After saying this, Leonora Nakiri's face turned slightly red.

Although she was over thirty and had experienced many things, she felt a little embarrassed when facing Zhang Fan for some reason.

"It's okay, I have my own reasons."

"After all, even Nakiri Managi can't resist my cooking, let alone you!"

Zhang Fan shook his head and replied.

The commander-in-chief can burst into flames, and Nakiri Managi and Nakiri Erina can cause energy storms.

And the Nakiri Leonora in front of her was not originally from the Nakiri family, but it turned out that she also had a super power.

In the plot of the original work, as long as she tastes delicious food, even if she is not good at speaking Japanese, she will directly activate the "Talk Escape and Talking Skill", completely lose control, and start to give a long explanation to describe her feelings!

Of course, to a certain extent, her reaction can be considered "cute".

……

Smokey, so to speak.

It can be regarded as the barbecue cooking method that has influenced the process of human civilization, and it has an equally important status and influence in the culinary world.

As far as the usual methods of preserving food are concerned, smoking, drying, pickling, etc. are all good methods.

Salmon smoked using the hot smoking method cannot be stored for a long time, so it is usually cooked first and eaten first.

"Zhang...Zhang Fan?"

"Is it important to control the internal moisture of salmon during the smoking process?"

After calming down for a moment, Leonora Nakiri blinked her bright eyes and deliberately tested Zhang Fan.

"Of course it matters."

"Because the moisture content of the ingredients itself will directly affect the smoking effect."

"If the surface of the food is too moist, it will cause the flavor compounds in the smoke to drip from the food or evaporate before it can be tasted."

“But if it’s too dry, it’s not conducive to flavor transmission.”

"So the best state is when the meat feels a little sticky but not moist."

Zhang Fan replied calmly.

"What is the normal temperature for hot smoking?"

After hearing Zhang Fan's explanation, Leonora Nakiri felt very satisfied, and then asked again.

"Cold smoking is usually 20 to 30 degrees Celsius, and the time is measured in days, weeks or months."

"As for hot smoking, it is usually around 50 degrees Celsius, but it is best to reach 60 degrees Celsius, and the time is as short as an hour."

"In fact, with the development of modern technology, there is now a new liquid smoking method. However, this method currently requires some instruments and a lot of professional knowledge, and most chefs rarely use it!"

"Not bad."

"As the commander-in-chief said, your cooking skills are indeed very strong!"

"No wonder that kid Alice always misses you. She always gets excited and admires you when she mentions you!"

Hearing this, Leonora, a beautiful woman who looked like a fairy, continued to look at Zhang Fan calmly and calmly, with an expression that was nothing out of the ordinary, as if time in the entire world had stopped.

Finally she spoke softly with a smile on her face.

This kind of reaction and this kind of behavior gives people the feeling that the mother-in-law is observing her son-in-law.

Zhang Fan smiled and didn't answer. After all, he had heard a lot of such words of praise recently and was a little numb.

Another thing is that she obviously knows all these common senses. The reason why she deliberately pretends not to understand is just to test herself!

……

Then, when the atmosphere fell into silence.

Only then did Leonora Nakiri focus on the smoked salmon again, and then she continued eating without hesitation.

The texture of the fish meat is silky smooth and extremely delicate, blending the freshness of the sea, the mellowness of the wood, and the charm of the vanilla!
  Every time I take a bite, the aroma of fish, wood, and vanilla are layered upon layers. It has a more mature beauty than salmon processed with other cooking techniques.

Like a glass of mellow wine, so unforgettable.

It is no exaggeration to say that Zhang Fan’s smoked salmon has conquered the taste buds of Onora Nakiri.

And this unique Nordic cuisine naturally allowed her to find the feeling of "hometown" again after traveling all the way to Neon Country!

In the end, she finished the whole plate of smoked salmon after a feast.

"In Tianchao, the food there is very good."

"But as a Chinese from the East, you actually have a high level of knowledge in Nordic cuisine, which makes me admire you very much."

"And seriously, your smoked salmon dish."

“The taste and quality are even better than many restaurants in Northern Europe!”

Opening her hazy eyes, Leonora Nakiri looked unsatisfied. After she raised her head and met Zhang Fan's gaze, she couldn't help but chuckle.

"I used to be a chef in a five-star hotel and have done some research on Nordic cuisine."

Zhang Fan shrugged and replied nonchalantly.

"Haha, no matter what, you are indeed a very charming man."

"Let me tell you, you can obviously rely on your looks, but you have to rely on your talent. Your personality is as Alice said, gentle and caring."

"If the time could go back to 20 years ago, maybe I would be brave enough to pursue you then!" After saying this, Leonora Nakiri covered her mouth, her heart wandering slightly.

They say that to conquer a woman's heart, you must first conquer her stomach.

From the moment she entered the izakaya, Zhang Fan became more and more lovable to her, especially after seeing his food, she had a lot of favorable impressions in her heart.

In fact, although she is a married woman.

But Leonora Nakiri is the least resistant to a handsome "little fresh meat" like Zhang Fan.

During the original autumn selection, she once openly stated that she liked those young boys. This bold behavior was naturally criticized by her daughter Alice!
  "Just kidding."

"It's just a dish of smoked salmon, not very elegant at all."

"At least in front of you, a fairy who seems to have fallen from the sky, I feel that this dish is overshadowed."

"Really...really? Am I as beautiful as you say?"

"After all, I'm over thirty, and my appearance is no longer what it used to be. You... are you trying to make me happy?"

Touching her face, Leonora suddenly felt happy.

Although she knew that Zhang Fan's words might be glib, she still felt very happy and delighted!

"Of course, the moment you came into the izakaya, my place became more prosperous and brighter."

Zhang Fan continued.

His words made Leonora feel comfortable again!
  ……

"Zhang Fan, what do you think of Alice?"

Afterwards, Leonora calmed down a little, but she still didn't forget the other purpose of coming to the izakaya this time.

"You mean Alice?"

Hearing this, Zhang Fan was slightly stunned.

In my memory, it seems that Alice Nakiri only came to the izakaya once, and then she stopped coming frequently.

Moreover, it was Erina who brought her to the izakaya that time, and after tasting Buddha Jumping over the Wall and seeing how to make sweet and sour pork ribs, she had a new understanding of traditional cuisine!
  Thinking about it carefully, I still miss her so much since I haven't seen her these days.

"Sometimes I can be a little childish, get angry at every turn, and do things impulsively."

"I have always had a strange sense of superiority when it comes to molecular cuisine, but my knowledge of common people's cuisine is very lacking!"

After thinking for a while, Zhang Fan said truthfully.

"Are you just talking about her shortcomings?"

Leonora rolled her eyes at Zhang Fan angrily and said, "She is my daughter after all. Can't you talk more about her in front of me?"

"Oh, she has a frank personality. Compared with Erina who chooses to be patient in everything, she is easier to get along with."

Zhang Fan said again without thinking.

"right?"

"That's what my daughter is like."

"Although she is a eldest lady, she is not arrogant and always looks down on others."

Leonora blinked her bright eyes and smiled.

"I can see that with a gentle and virtuous mother like you, I can definitely educate her well."

Although at this time, he had vaguely understood Nakiri Onora's intention in his heart, Zhang Fan still continued to talk and laugh with her.

"Okay, you don't have to praise me anymore."

"Anyway, after a short period of getting along with you, I am really more and more satisfied with you!"

Of course, that's what it says, but some things should be done in moderation.

So next, she wisely stopped mentioning Alice, and continued to discuss some cooking issues with Zhang Fan.

……

Because Zhang Fan often has some unique insights into Nordic cuisine.

Therefore, as long as it involves this field and related issues, the two of them will talk in depth.

This situation made Ringtong Kobayashi, who had not left next to him, feel even more bored, so he simply sat there alone, drinking refreshing ginger ale.

But occasionally, she would secretly glance at Leonora, and then look like she was thoughtful.

After that, the two of them chatted and got out of hand.

Even Zhang Fan, who originally wanted to have a good rest tonight, felt interested and kept talking.

It wasn't until more than an hour passed that Zhang Fan and Leonora were shocked to realize that time had passed so quickly.

"It's so fun to chat with you!"

"Zhang Fan, it's a pity that it's late. I still have some things to do in Yuanyue, so I can only go back first."

Finally, Leonora stood up, turned to Zhang Fan and laughed softly.

"Well, walk slowly."

"If you have time in the future, you can come to the izakaya with Alice!"

Zhang Fan nodded and responded.

Leonora Nakiri was still smiling at this time, but her eyes looking at Zhang Fan were shining with an indescribable light.

Then, she left, but when she reached the door, she suddenly turned around and said, "Will you be nice to Alice in the future?"

"what?"

Zhang Fan was stunned when he heard this!

No, this is so good, what kind of drama is it causing?

"You are the first man Alice admires. Although I am not with her these days, I can feel it."

Leonora Nakiri seemed a little jealous when she said this.

Because she was still her daughter after all, so as a mother, her weight in her heart was actually not as important as that of an izakaya shop owner.

However, after spending a short time together tonight, she understood a little bit about Alice. It is indeed easy to be tempted by an outstanding man like Zhang Fan!

Finally, a trace of determination flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she turned around and ran out without waiting for Zhang Fan's response.

Seeing this scene, Zhang Fan was speechless and wondered in his heart:

What did Alice say to her mother these days?

……

"Oh, these days!"

"Being handsome and talented is also a worry."

In the end, Zhang Fanwei couldn't help but mutter.

Suddenly, he thought about the mother-daughter relationship between Shinagi and Erina. Because of the curse of God's Tongue, it has always been very bad, and there is a huge gap!
  But the relationship between Leonora and Alice, on the contrary, has always been harmonious.

When Alice was 5 years old, she had been living with Leonora. Later, even when she was studying in Yuanyue, she would often keep in touch with her through phone calls, videos, etc.!

It can be said that he is also facing his mother.

Erina would never tell everything in her heart, but she, Alice, would tell Leonora everything in her heart!
  "Stop being so smug. She is just trying to use you and change her daughter through you."

Behind him, Xiaolin Ringtong pouted and felt bad. (End of chapter)