Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Chapter 168 How far can you lead everyone under the tide of the times?

The night is deeper!

It’s time for the izakaya to close.

However, tonight, Zhang Fan was not in a hurry to drive away the diners.

After eating the fragrant egg fried rice, Leonora and Alice laughed and joked for a while, and the atmosphere seemed harmonious.

This made Shinagi next to her envious, and a strong warmth suddenly emerged in her heart. She thought to herself that if there was no God's Tongue, she and Erina could be like this, right?

……

"Managi, have you met Erina?"

Just when Nakiri Shinagi fell into a daze, Leonora's eyes fluctuated a little, and she couldn't help but ask her softly.

"It's a coincidence that I met her just now at the izakaya."

"But after so many years of separation, she and I have long been like strangers, and we no longer have any affection for each other."

Shinagi's eyes were a little sad.

"Well, some things have happened, so just accept them calmly."

"I believe that one day she will be able to understand you and feel the pain you experienced back then!"

When Leonora heard this, she could only look at her deeply and comfort her.

"Do not."

"I don't need her understanding."

"I am very happy to see her again tonight and see that she has grown up a lot."

"Now I just hope that she will no longer repeat the path I took and have the same fate as me. That's enough!"

Nakiri Shinagi said so.

"Yes!"

"The tragedy of that year cannot be repeated again!"

Leonora Nakiri nodded with deep understanding.

Over the years, she has witnessed the ups and downs of the Nakiri family, and she is fully aware that all this has caused irreparable harm to many people.

……

"Sanagi, what are you going to do next?"

Then, Leonora picked up a bottle of iced plum wine next to her and poured it gently into the exquisite wine glass.

Then, she sipped a little, slowly exhaled a mouthful of refreshing wine, turned to Nakiri Managi and asked softly.

"I?"

"Before."

"What I want to do most is to find a dish in this world that can conquer God's Tongue!"

"But Zhang Fan from the Izakaya has helped me fulfill this dream, and I can finally be completely freed from the curse of the God's Tongue."

After saying that, Nakiri Shinagi secretly glanced at Zhang Fan who was wiping the kitchen knife over there.

"Really? It seems that the commander-in-chief is absolutely right."

"He once told me that Zhang Fan's cooking is absolutely unparalleled in the world and no one can surpass him."

"At that time, I thought it was a bit exaggerated, but after visiting the izakaya twice and seeing Zhang Fan's cooking twice, I became convinced!"

Leonora was silent for a while and then replied calmly.

"So in your opinion, can he change the entire decadent culinary world in the future?" Shinagi Nakiri suddenly asked.

Leonora Nakiri was stunned. She had never thought about this problem.

"Leonora, I heard that you established a research institution in Northern Europe to specialize in studying new technologies and concepts."

“I’m not sure whether molecular cuisine can lead a new era in the future, but according to the current situation, it’s really time for a change in the culinary world!”

Nakiri Shinagi said as if in a dream: "What about me? My abilities are limited and I can't change anything."

"But relying on my own God's Tongue ability and the entire WGO Food Organization behind it, I can build a stage for world-class chefs to compete."

"Then let those outstanding chefs from all over the world use their own way to profoundly influence this era and this culinary world!"

"did you mean……"

Leonora's breath hitched.

If we follow Managi Nakiri's idea, new dishes may be coming soon!

"You are in Northern Europe, do you know anyone who cooks late at night?"

Nakiri Shinagi asked again after thinking about it.

"I stay in the research laboratory all year round and rarely ask about things in the outside world of science."

Leonora regained her composure for a moment and shook her head.

"Well, now in some areas of the Americas, Northern Europe, and Southeast Asia, the balance of table cuisine has been broken by this group of late-night cooks, and all chefs are helpless."

"So in the near future, the entire culinary world will be at war, or even in chaos."

Nakiri Shinagi said truthfully.

"Could it be that you are behind this kind of thing?"

Leonora Nakiri was even more shocked to learn that such a big thing had happened in the entire cooking world, but soon she thought of something and couldn't help but look at Managi blankly.

However, Nakiri Shinagi chose to remain silent. Obviously she did not want to reveal too much on this issue.

"The tide of the times will only force everyone to move forward, but if you want the years to be peaceful, how far can you lead Erina and the others?"

"Think about it, I'm really looking forward to it!"

Finally, Nakiri Shinagi glanced sideways at Zhang Fan and just murmured to himself.

……

"Ding dong!"

"The host successfully signs in once and will be rewarded with a special recipe of Zhenhun Noodles and Dongpo Pork!"

It was not easy to meet Shinagi, and both Leonora and Alice had a lot to say, but unfortunately it was already past the closing time of the izakaya.

Therefore, in order not to disturb Zhang Fan and the assistant chef Mu Jiuzhi, they left quickly.

At this moment, Zhang Fan also received a sign-in reward from the system.

When talking about Dongpo Pork, many people will think of the song "Ode to Pork" written by Mr. Dongpo from the Song Dynasty: "There is good meat in Huangzhou, but the price is like dirt. The rich will not eat it, and the poor will not know how to cook it."

Even subconsciously, Dongpo pork and braised pork are equated with each other. After all, judging from the appearance of the two dishes, it is indeed difficult to tell them apart.

However, Dongpo pork is mainly cooked by stewing and steaming.

The overall taste is smooth and fragrant, especially the Dongpo pork which is well cooked. The fat in the meat has been steamed and is almost negligible, leaving very little.

After steaming, these fats will penetrate into the meat, so the dishes will become more tender as they are steamed.

When braised pork, pay attention to the reddish color of the meat.

It is mainly blended with "sugar color". The meat is slightly hard on the outside and soft and waxy on the inside.

At the same time, it is fat and thin. The more you chew, the more delicious it becomes, and the whole dish becomes stronger and unforgettable!

Although it would be a bit strange to let diners eat Dongpo pork or something like that in an izakaya. However, there is also a dish called "Jiao Zhuo" in Neon Country, which is slightly improved on the basis of Dongpo Pork to cater to the taste of Neon Country people.

……

Then, there is the special recipe Zhenhun Noodles.

It is still from "The Little Master of China", and its biggest highlight is that it uses only one noodle to make the dish.

Yes, just a noodle.

To make it, you only need to spread out the dough and cut it into a noodle. It is very simple.

But just such a simple pasta dish, in the original plot, can gradually calm down the aloof emperor, which I have to say is quite surprising!

In fact, the so-called Zhenhun noodles are roughly the same as the "One Noodle" in Chinese cuisine.

As we all know, Shanxi has four major noodles, namely:

Sliced ​​noodles!

One noodle!

The knife cuts the noodles!

Picky!

Among them, one noodle originated from Pingding and Taiyuan areas.

According to the dough kneading method, after smoothing, kneading and beating the dough, roll it into a long strip as thick as your finger, brush it evenly with oil and place it neatly in cold water in a circle.

Because there is only one noodle in a bowl and only one noodle in a pot, the essence of the whole dish lies in the taste of the noodles themselves, not the taste of the seasonings. Even without adding soy sauce, the taste is still delicious!

"Good, for now."

"Izakaya, I just need dishes like Dongpo Pork and Zhenhun Noodles."

Zhang Fan, who had just received the sign-in reward, could not hide the joy in his heart. He couldn't help but smile slightly and said to himself.

But he felt a little tired tonight, so he still stretched, went to wash up, and then fell asleep directly.

At this point, the izakaya that had been bustling all night was finally speechless!

……

early morning.

In the gymnasium of Totsuki Academy, on the basketball court.

The atmosphere at the scene was naturally full of tension and anticipation, but figures were seen galloping, colliding, and jumping under the lights.

And that round basketball kept drawing elegant arcs in the air, and the sound of "pop, pop, pop, pop" echoed throughout the stadium, like a wild symphony!

At this moment, Miyoko Hojo, who was standing on the three-point line, began to take a deep breath.

She had sharp eyes, firmly grasped the basketball with both hands, and then jumped up to shoot. At this moment, the audience on the court held their breath, stared at the trajectory of the basketball, and prayed in their hearts.

With a clang, the basketball finally jumped into the basket.

Immediately, the whole place was boiling with excitement, and thunderous cheers broke out one after another.

Finally, as the referee blew his whistle, the basketball game ended with the team represented by Miyoko Hojo winning!

……

"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you are indeed the person I like."

"This basketball skill is better than those who have practiced for more than two and a half years!"

At this moment, Miyoko, who was sweating profusely, wanted to leave the game, but Teruki Kuga came from the audience and blocked her way.

"you again?"

"Tell me, what exactly do you want to do?"

Hojo Miyoko glanced sideways at the slightly shorter Kuga from the corner of her eye, and Miyoko Hojo was obviously unhappy.

"Again, I would like to invite you to join the Chinese Cuisine Research Association."

"And this time I come here with sincerity. As long as you nod your head and agree, I will immediately give you the second-in-command position."

Kuga Teruki blinked and without thinking too much, directly stated the purpose of the trip.

"Sure enough, you are sincere enough. I was really tempted by what you said!"

Hearing this, Miyoko Hojo couldn't help but chuckled and replied.

After hearing her answer like this, Jiuga suddenly felt happy, thinking that he had succeeded in winning her over.

"I said, don't you think it's a shame that a chef like you who only knows how to cook spicy food can occupy a position among the top ten and be the leader of the Chinese Cuisine Research Association?"

Unexpectedly, Miyoko suddenly snorted, her watery eyes filled with mockery.

"Haha, so what if you only know spicy food?"

"In this field, who in the entire Totsuki Academy can surpass me?"

"You know, Yuanyue itself lacks the soil to promote Chinese cuisine. With so many students enrolled every year, how many students specialize in Chinese cuisine?"

"Now through my continuous efforts, the Chinese Cuisine Research Association has almost developed into the largest research association. Isn't this enough?"

"Yes, I admit that you are right. I took Chinese cuisine in a spicy direction."

"But without me, Yuanyue's Chinese cuisine would be an unpopular culinary major. Few people know about it, and few people learn it!"

Kuga Teruki frowned slightly, then smiled confidently and explained to Miyoko.

"A bunch of fallacies. If this method is used to promote Chinese cuisine to the entire Yuanyue, or even the entire Neon Kingdom, then I am willing to let it die!"

"I think you should just change the name to the Sichuan Cuisine Research Association. No, let's forget it is the Spicy Cuisine Research Association."

Kuga Teruki:......

I have to say, these words really silenced him.

But after all, he is also one of the ten heroes. He is not the strongest person in the entire Totsuki Academy, but at least he can be considered a hero. He only raised his arms and shouted, and there were at least two to three hundred students following him.

But it happened that the "silly young man" Hojo Miyoko in front of him had never given him a good look.

……

In Neon Country, the number of Chinese restaurants.

Compared to Japanese restaurants and Western restaurants, there may be fewer, but they are also more common.

Especially in bustling big cities, such as Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya and other places, it is easy to find Chinese restaurants.

When she was young, Miyoko Hojo had been helping out in a Chinese restaurant in Osaka.

Because the chef of the restaurant is the father she is most proud of in her life and the father she wants to surpass the most, so during that time, she often worked harder than other chefs, and she also put in a lot of effort secretly!

However, she was deeply influenced by the patriarchal mentality of the restaurant. Even if she was extremely talented, she was destined not to become a chef like his father in this life.

Even other chefs kept mocking her and questioning her because of her identity as a girl.

This unfair experience eventually made her hate men and wanted to prove herself.

Later, through unremitting efforts, she defeated all the chefs in the Chinese restaurant, including her most admired father.

After that, she came to Yuanyue, hoping to achieve higher achievements in this highly competitive place, so as to prove that women are not necessarily inferior to men!

Finally, relying on her own strength, she quickly became famous in the academy.

Even Teruki Kuaga, the eighth member of the Ten Elites, admires her talent very much and has been trying to win her over to the Chinese Cuisine Research Association.

However, although both of them are good at Chinese cuisine, there is a huge gap between their cooking concepts, so Miyoko Hojo has always refused his request.

She thinks that Kuga Teruki is too obsessed with spicy food.

Chinese cuisine is inherently broad and profound. Is there nothing else besides spicy food?

(End of this chapter)