Shokuki: Start with an izakaya and make everyone cry

"Every grain of rice."

"They are all cooked just right, fragrant and rich in texture."

"The perfect paella, and a layer of very crispy rice crackers. The crunchy texture when you take one bite is very enjoyable."

"Moreover, the rice has absorbed the fresh and sweet juices of the seafood, making it soft and chewy with a subtle chewy texture."

"Paired with delicious mussels, clams, shrimps, squid, small yellow croaker, etc., it is simply a feast of unique seafood dishes!"

After saying this, as if his hands were out of control, Kadozaki Taki quickly took another mouthful of paella and ate it quickly.

Do not know why.

The taste of this paella.

It made her feel familiar, yet so strange at the same time.

Her friend Mu Jiuzhi Yuanguo next to her glanced at her secretly and saw that she had fallen in love with Zhang Fan... and couldn't help but smile knowingly!

Immediately afterwards, she couldn't wait to scoop up a spoonful of hot paella and began to taste the deliciousness.

Suddenly, the entire izakaya fell into an inexplicable tranquility.

Only the two girls, Taki Kakuzaki and Kao Kikuchichi, were eating paella, making a slight sound of "bah, bah, bah, bah, bah, bah".

…

In previous years, September was the fragrant rice season.

In the Sueca region of Valencia, a grand paella "martial arts event" will be held, namely: the Sueca International Paella Competition.

This peak showdown competition that brings together experts from all walks of life in the field of paella is often extremely professional, and all contestants must be working professional chefs.

So it’s not so much an international paella competition as it is a touchstone.

As a graduate of Totsuki, Taki Kadozaki won the championship of the competition last year, and he was famous for a while!

Of course, because the cuisine she is good at is a kind of unpopular Western cuisine!

So even though she is very talented, the dishes she cooks often cannot be understood by many people.

even.

Those dishes of hers.

Most people still don't like it.

Because the flavor and texture of this kind of Spanish food are often incompatible with the local Neon country.

In addition, she lacked the ability to innovate and was unable to develop cuisine with a neon country flavor. In the end, she had no choice but to go to Spain, where she ran a Western-style restaurant called "Taki·Amarillo"!

"I see."

“After adding the stock and seasonings first and mixing them well, pour the rice in and stir it slightly to spread it over the bottom of the pot, then don’t move it anymore!”

"It seems that the purpose of this method is to prevent the starch in the rice grains from precipitation, and at the same time it will be softer."

"Um?"

"The way mussels and clams are processed seems a bit..."

At the end of the meal, Kadozaki Taki was a little confused.

She carefully observed the whole plate of paella again, and then she felt a sudden enlightenment. She couldn't help but said: "The shells of mussels and clams are really meaningless compared with the fried small yellow croaker and shrimp heads." !”

“My previous method was to take raw meat and add it before serving, so that the juice would naturally enter the rice.”

"As it turns out, this paella is indeed strained with the soup in which they are cooked, added to the soup base, and then the cooked meat is sprinkled on top of the rice. The shell is just for presentation!"

"That's amazing. Why didn't I think of you?"

all in all.

Thousands of words, just one sentence:

Zhang Fan’s unique seafood rice is the only one in the world!

At the same time, Mujiuzhienguo on the side also analyzed it and couldn't help but said: "In addition to the good handling of the seafood, the texture of the rice is also smooth and glutinous!"

"The texture is similar to the japonica rice from the northeastern region of China, and the paella made from this long-grain rice can absorb juice and have clear grains, which is especially suitable for the teeth of our neon people!"

"Paired with those seafood, the whole dish is so delicious that I almost couldn't hold it back!"

"Um!"

“For the choice of rice.”

"I did not use local rice in Spain, but switched to japonica rice from Northeast China."

Zhang Fan nodded and replied.

In his opinion, a large part of the Spanish people's enthusiasm is reflected in their food.

For example, they are not like the table culture of many European countries, where everyone enjoys their own portion. Instead, they share food with everyone. This culture is especially evident in paella.

In Spanish restaurants, it is rare to eat paella for one person, but more for two people, four people and larger portions.

In the process of making paella, the rice is first half-fried, and then the broth is added little by little and cooked slowly. This cooking method is completely different from cooking rice in a rice cooker, so the taste is naturally different.

Therefore, the rice of paella is not "cooked", but has a hardness, otherwise it would taste like a pot of seafood porridge!

So the biggest problem is the choice of rice!

Because the cross-section of japonica rice is nearly round, its texture is hard and its color is as white as jade.

The cooked rice is shiny, sweet and fragrant, so it is most suitable for seafood meals.

Moreover, the rice on the edge of the pot is charred and fragrant, and the rice in the middle is warm and salty. The "steamed" rice is also just right in hardness. As long as it is paired with fresh seafood, it is absolutely perfect for chewing slowly!

…

Food is the best way to stimulate imagination and evoke the taste in memories.

After quickly finishing a whole plate of paella, Kadozaki Taki, still not satisfied, picked up the glass of Valencia-specific white wine and couldn't help but take a sip.

The liquid of this wine is transparent amber, and it looks majestic and calm from the outside!

In the mouth, the taste is smooth and sweet, with a hint of power.

Moreover, the aroma of the wine is very rich in layers, and even the aftertaste is refreshing and mellow, which is inviting for aftertaste.

gradually.

Kadozaki Taki began to enter a state.

But I saw rays of sunshine shining on the bullring, and the crowd cheered one after another.

boom!

The cymbals clicked.

Everyone was even more excited!

Then, a bullfighter Taki Kadozaki, who was wearing a red dress, with tall chest, er, chest as tall as an airport, entered like a gentleman, slowly came to the bullring with elegant steps.

Opposite her, a plum-shaped iron-horned bull's eyes were full of anger, like an irrational monster that wanted to attack her.

"bring it on!"

"Let me see your strength."

Taki Kadozaki, who transformed into a matador, waved the red cloth at the end.

Immediately afterwards, the ferocious bull rushed towards Taki Kadozaki with lightning speed.

The scene was filled with breathless attention, waiting for the miracle to arrive.

Kadozaki Taki was seen to be calm and composed, with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, not concealing the confidence in her heart. She thought that with her rich experience, she could dodge the attack of this cow.

at last.

Rushing over!

The plum-shaped iron-horned bull finally charged over!

She dodged nimbly, but she never expected that she couldn't dodge and was knocked away by the cow alive.

Such a strong impact immediately made her foam at the mouth, roll her eyes, and her consciousness seemed to fade away at this moment.

"ah!"

"I...what's wrong with me?"

Suddenly, Kadozaki Taki came to his senses and couldn't help but murmur.