Shokuki: Start with an izakaya and make everyone cry

2:00.

Most of the diners in the izakaya have left, except Leonora who is still drinking here alone.

"Huh~"

"It's indeed potato wine!"

Breathing out the breath of wine, Leonora said in surprise.

Forget the Nordic smoked salmon and blood duck before, I never thought there would be potato wine!

It seems that this izakaya is a bit small, but it has everything.

The so-called potato wine, as the name suggests, is a kind of wine brewed with potatoes as the main raw material.

From the perspective of winemaking principles, any starch-containing crops can be used to make wine. Like sorghum, corn, and rice, potatoes are also common starch-rich winemaking raw materials.

Moreover, you can’t just say that the purchase price of potatoes is cheaper than that of sorghum, so that means potato wine is of lower quality than sorghum wine.

In the Nordic region, the country's level of civilization is quite high.

No matter in terms of social welfare, people's education level, or social affluence, it ranks among the best in the world, and is often rated as the most suitable place for human habitation!

However, people living in this area are faced with troubles that the Celestial Empire has never thought of:

liquor!

I can’t drink it!

Even, to survive the long night.

The persistent spirit of the Nordic people really moved the entire Blue Star people.

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Um!

in cold areas.

Drinking alcohol can protect you from the cold, and people tend to drink two or three drinks whenever they have nothing to do.

However, alcoholism can also cause many social problems, but it is not appropriate to ban alcohol directly, so we can only strictly control it and use various means to regulate it.

Since ancient times, Nordic people have liked to use ingredients to make wine at home, such as wild berries, malt, potatoes, etc...

Of course, for potatoes.

Europeans especially like it, especially Northern Europeans.

There are so many ways to eat them, from the normal to the weird, you can never imagine.

As for potato wine, it can be called "Nordic Erguotou". After drinking a small glass, it will warm you from head to toe, and your face will turn slightly red.

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"It's almost closing. Don't you want to go back?"

He chose a seat next to him and sat down. Zhang Fan, who had just finished his work, took a sip of the refreshing jasmine tea and asked.

"Let's sit down for a while. I don't know what I'm going to do when I go back now. I'm not as busy preparing for the school festival as Alice." Leonora put down her wine glass, her eyes a little misty, and couldn't help but raise her head and smile.

"School Festival?" Upon hearing this, Zhang Fan was stunned.

"Yes, Yueyue officials attach great importance to this year's Moon Festival. Even the commander-in-chief has been promoting it recently and invited many famous celebrities in the culinary industry!"

"So, Alice is very busy these days and can't come to the izakaya with me."

Hearing this, Leonora Nakiri explained.

"The field training has just ended, and now the school festival is coming so soon?"

Zhang Fan couldn't help but sigh deeply.

In Totsuki Academy, it’s really impossible for students not to become crazy and “involved”.

Entrance examinations, residential training, autumn selection competitions, field training, school festivals...these "breakthrough activities" that come one after another are enough to make students completely become "problem solvers" who fall into fighting tactics during this year. Home".

And you know, in the plot of the original work.

Totsuki Academy’s annual Moon Festival event has finally arrived as scheduled!

And it is true that this event, due to the attention and serious operation of the commander-in-chief, the top ten and others, resulted in more people participating than in previous years.

Among them, during this period, it also happened that Yukihira Souma and Kuga Teruki were OK with each other.

…

At the beginning, Kuga Teruki chose to open a store in the "central area".

Because the "central area" is relatively free, you can set the size and business model of your stall yourself.

Therefore, in order to fully utilize the numerical advantage of the Chinese Cuisine Research Association and to fulfill the original agreement with Si Yingshi, he avoided the most powerful "Linshan Area".

In fact, it was exactly what he thought.

In the past three days, the Jiuwo Hotel he runs has always ranked first in sales in the central area.

However, it was the fourth day.

Yukihira Souma directly counterattacked and directly defeated him in terms of sales.

Of course, as the other top ten, they are also loved by many gourmets, partners, etc.

Even the cuisine of the top ten, who represents the highest combat power of Yueyue, will also be featured in this moon festival event!

But the most important thing is that when the Moon Festival was coming to an end, Nakiri Hisashi suddenly appeared, allowing him to successfully obtain the support of more than half of the current Totsuki Ten Heroes, and successfully became the new commander-in-chief of the academy.

Immediately afterwards, a far-reaching Yuanyue reform was implemented.

It is no exaggeration to say that Totsuki Academy's Moon Festival event was like a violent hurricane, directly destroying everything that was there before.

It also laid the foundation for the following parties to be involved in a cruel and fierce dispute!

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Spacious kitchen.

Except for those modern kitchen utensils, everything is available.

Even extremely rare and precious ingredients, such as black truffles, foie gras, Kobe beef, sea coconut, etc., are piled high as if they are free.

At this time, the beauty looked as beautiful as a fairy. Her hair was not black like ordinary people, but golden.

She has slender fingers and a beautiful figure. She puts on a white chef's uniform and looks even more virtuous.

Erina, who was staying in the kitchen, was not in a hurry to cook, but lowered her head to think.

In the end, she raised her brows slightly, obviously unable to think of anything, so she could only turn back and ask her secretary Fei Shasha: "What do you want to eat most right now?"

"Monja Burn!"

Fei Shasha didn't think much and responded quickly.

"Okay, let's make Monja burning."

After Erina heard this, her eyes began to look like crescent moons, and the corners of her mouth turned up slightly.

Immediately afterwards, she rolled up her sleeves and returned to the cooking table to process the ingredients.

…

Many people may have never heard of Monja Burning.

But when it comes to Okonomiyaki, many people know it and have heard about it. In fact, Monjayaki and Okonomiyaki are similar in nature. They both need to be fired on an iron plate.

The difference between the two lies in the base material. Osaka-yaki is lumpy when cooked, while Monja-yaki is always mushy, and the types of ingredients are relatively monotonous.

In the past, Erina rarely had a favorable impression of Monja Yaki.

The reason, no need to explain much, is that Monyasha was a food invented by poor people in the past.

It is said that the prototype of Monja Yaki and Okonomiyaki was "Bun Yaki" which was born in the Edo period. The method is to bake thin slices of noodles mixed with water, then dip them in sauce and roll them up to eat.

It was not until the early 19th century that it was born in Tokyo!

Originally, it was just a crude snack for children. Later, during the production process, some chefs tried to add other ingredients.

As a result, the variety became more and more abundant, and eventually it evolved into one of the popular neon country specialties.

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Iron plate, heat oil.

Then add various ingredients, being careful not to let the batter flow.

Mix evenly with a wooden spatula, bake quickly, then shape the ingredients into a donut shape, let the batter slowly flow into the center, wait until the surface of the batter bubbles, slowly mix the donut-shaped ingredients and the batter evenly, and then stretch it on the iron plate !

"Fei Sha, remember to eat more."

Immediately, a plate of Monja Yaki was placed in front of her.

Erina, who had just taken off her chef hat, hesitated and looked at Hisako expectantly.

"Miss, I'll do my best!" Looking at the huge plate of Monja yaki in front of her, Fei Sha couldn't help but swallow, and then she picked up a small bit with her chopsticks and tasted it carefully.

"Is it tasty?"

Before she could finish eating, Erina asked anxiously.

“It’s oily but not greasy, and it tastes delicious!”

"In terms of the texture of the ingredients, I also started with the soft eggplant and ended up with the soft beef. The layered texture of the dish suddenly felt very strong."

"With just one bite, the rich fragrance instantly fills the entire tongue. It feels so amazing!"

Feishao slowly opened his eyes and continued: "Moreover, the crispiness on the outside and the moistness on the inside of the monja are simply advancing in an alternating, continuous cycle..."

"As expected of you, your cooking is always so outstanding and fascinating!"

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"Really? That would be great."

Erina saw Hisako's eyes narrowed to a slit, biting the monji in her mouth, always showing a very satisfied look.

Her heart was also infected, and she became very happy as well, with a smile inadvertently showing on her face.

However, the next moment.

She seemed to have thought of something, and her eyes darkened again.

Hisako swallowed, then she raised her head and glanced at Erina, who was feeling a little depressed, and couldn't help but said: "Miss, I know."

"Ever since you came back from your internship at the izakaya, no, it should be after the autumn selection, you have been secretly trying to develop new dishes."

"Especially the wagashi desserts and snacks, you have made countless improvements to them."

"Sometimes, I feel very puzzled by your behavior!"

"But later, I gradually realized that you must be eager to cook a dish for Zhang Fan to taste at the school festival, right?"

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"What? It's nothing!"

"I am the noble eldest daughter of the Nakiri family. How can I be willing to put down my dignity and cook for a commoner?"

Erina suddenly blushed and said guiltily.

"Hehe, I understand." Fei Shasha smiled mischievously.

"Hey, Fei Shasha, even if I want to make a dish for Zhang Fan to taste, I have to make him willing to eat it!"

As she spoke, Erina felt even more disappointed.

Inviting him to come to Totsuki to participate in the school festival was a task that was more difficult than reaching the sky, so Erina didn't have any hope at all.

but?

But she was so eager in her heart!

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In the lively city center, there is a luxuriously decorated high-end restaurant, Subway

When you walk into the store, you can instantly feel an American street restaurant style, and the entire restaurant is divided into two areas.

The atmosphere inside is like a tavern, with red sofas and chairs, wood grain tables, and bright lights, turning the night environment into daylight in a second.

Outdoors, next to the road, the air is better.

You can also see the bustling pedestrians on the road, so lively!

Recently, many people from the upper class of Neon Country are keen to come to this Subway restaurant to spend money.

Not to mention anything else, just a simple sandwich, used as an appetizer, is divided into hot and cold types.

For bread, you can also choose baguette, soft wheat or whole wheat, and there are three sizes to choose from. Like a fast food chain, in addition to a la carte sandwich shops, there are also set menu combinations.

As for the taste, there are nearly 50 combinations, enough to make diners confused.

Even the drinks included in the set meal can be taken from the freezer, and there are more varieties than expected. The best thing is that there are many sugar-free and 0-calorie ice drinks, which allows many diners to enjoy this guilt-packed set meal. , feel less guilty...

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sandwich.

It's just breakfast bought at a convenience store, maybe just made with a toaster.

In short, it seems to exist to fill the stomach simply and conveniently.

However, in this Subway restaurant, people feel that sandwiches can be a food with a stable lower limit but a high upper limit.

Um!

Upgrade the configuration, for example:

Baking, making and selecting bread, seasoning and matching fillings are a completely different experience.

Here, the portion of a sandwich is astonishingly large and heavy in the hand. It is enough for two girls to share and eat together.

Therefore, some customers with small appetites will order "mini set meals".

The thick rib-eye steak, fried with onions and mushrooms in butter, and plenty of cheddar cheese, form the most simple and crude American classic taste. He took a deep breath through his nose, and his whole body was melted by the milky aroma.

The bread is specially made, extremely soft and springs back quickly when pressed. The crust on the surface is crispy, while the bottom is soft and airy.

Take a big bite, and the fragrant filling, crispy bread, and warm heat will instantly sweep through your entire mouth. It's really a huge satisfaction!

The beef is delicious and the cheese is milky, both of which fill the entire mouth as the tough baguette is chewed.

The juicy onion threads also perform a brisk dance in coordination, and the tender mushrooms are looming and contributing fragrance, making people unable to help but sing and cheer for it!

at the same time.

The steak is so fragrant that it bursts.

Take it out and eat it alone, and it's perfect.

The outer layer of bread crumbs is crispy and has a certain thickness. The particles are just the right size and will not knock the ceiling at all.

The beef is elastic, and together with the crispy coating, it creates the strongest meaty flavor combination in your mouth.

The sauce drizzled on the steak is very sweet, and tastes similar to the sweet sauce of Tianchao Pancake Fruit. The shredded cabbage underneath is crispy and sweet, which plays a role in reducing the greasiness of the entire burger, oh, no, sandwich.

"I see, is this the strength of the chef in this restaurant?"

At this moment, the late-night cook Saji said with a complicated expression after taking a big bite of the sandwich.