Shokuki: Start with an izakaya and make everyone cry

In this Tamago nigiri sushi.

What you can experience is not just the changes between dishes.

The first moment of chewing, the cold feeling produced is like being on the top of ice and snow alone.

And after the impact that almost interrupted Hinatako's thoughts, the almost original, slightly sweet umami taste appeared!

Such an illusion.

It made her feel as if she was not in this high-end Japanese restaurant with an elegant environment.

What you see in front of you is Tamago nigiri sushi that is carefully made and neatly arranged, but it is also a dish that in the full sense of the word "every bite can bring about a new and completely different experience."

Yes!

Simple, simple and tasteful...

These elements are all hidden in this ordinary Tamago nigiri sushi.

Hinata, who is good at making sushi, couldn't help but remember the scene when she was studying in Totsuki and humbly asked the lecturer for advice.

…

boom!

boom!

boom!

The heartbeat was beating rapidly in the chest at this moment.

And every beat was accompanied by an indescribable pain.

This kind of pain is not only physical, but also a stabbing pain deep in the soul. It is like a sharp knife, ruthlessly cutting through the originally intact spiritual defense line, exposing all the fragility and uneasiness.

At this moment, Hinatako had to face:

Those previous efforts and contributions seemed so pale in the face of the reality of failure.

So what if she is known as the "Empress of the Mist"?

I still lost!

And he failed completely in front of what he was best at!

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"Your knife skills are really good."

"Like the pufferfish Shirako I just tasted, the meat is unexpectedly full, so that the flavor of the fish wrapped in it can hit the taste buds directly."

"It has a wonderful taste, and the meat is definitely more resilient than frog!"

“Of course, it’s still fresh and sweet!”

“If you can dip it in the slightly sour maple leaf jam and orange vinegar at the end, the taste will reach its peak instantly.”

At this point, Saji paused for a moment.

When she saw Hinata's somewhat depressed figure, she would inevitably feel an inexplicable sympathy in her heart. She even thought about how she had challenged 10 chefs in a row for this Kiriya restaurant. Hard work and unwillingness are somewhat admirable!

In fact, deep down, Saji can also understand that even the most powerful people will have a fragile side.

Hence, this sympathy.

Not out of pity, but out of understanding and respect for the strong.

"I underestimated you too much."

"Senior Shinomiya once mentioned in front of me that you can use some weird kitchen utensils to cook. Today, when we meet you, I understand it!"

Hinatako could only sigh helplessly when she regained consciousness.

In the fiercely competitive catering industry, if you do not have professional management capabilities and strong cooking skills, you may face a life-or-death situation if you are not careful.

Just say that last year, the closure rate of restaurants was as high as 51%, and many small and medium-sized restaurants directly became "cannon fodder."

therefore.

It’s no surprise that the restaurant closed down.

But for Hinata, this is the final outcome of this Kiriya restaurant.

Surprisingly, it wasn't because there was no business that it closed down, but because... she lost to these late-night cooks. She couldn't help but feel a deep sense of helplessness in her heart!

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In the harsh winter.

A steaming cup of wheat tea is like a ray of warm sunshine, passing through the air and shining directly into the heart.

At this moment, in a brightly lit garden of Totsuki Academy.

Leonora began to hold the tea cup.

The warm feeling immediately spread from the fingertips to the palms and then to the whole body.

Taking a closer look, the cup of wheat tea in your hand has a deep and mellow color, like a harvested wheat field in autumn, with a light golden color and a unique wheat aroma.

tea.

In the water, gradually stretched out.

Like ears of wheat that have hibernated, they wake up in the spring breeze, bringing a hint of warmth.

The heat lingered in front of my eyes, bringing a hazy and comfortable feeling, as if the whole world had been warmed by this cup of wheat tea.

Taste, slightly bitter.

But it also has some sweetness and refreshment.

Its taste can even be described as light and soothing.

Rich roasted wheat aroma, pure and natural taste...you can smell the rich aroma of wheat in your mouth!

"Huh~"

"The wheat tea in Neon Kingdom seems to have a unique flavor~"

Leonora, whose heart was warmed, couldn't help but put down her teacup and said extraordinarily calmly.

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The so-called barley tea.

It is a kind of roasted barley until it is browned. Before eating, it only needs to be brewed with hot water to extract a rich and fragrant tea.

The tea-drinking habit of Neon people was originally learned from the ancient Celestial Dynasty.

As we all know, ordering tea was popular in the Tang and Song Dynasties, and making tea became popular in the early Ming Dynasty. After the introduction of the Neon Kingdom, they slightly improved it and developed their own tea ceremony.

Nowadays, no matter where you go in Neon, you can almost find a drink, and that is:

Tea!

Not exaggerating.

Neon people have already integrated tea drinking into their lives.

Stepping into the neon convenience store, you can buy ice-cold bottled tea.

Then when you dine in some restaurants, the waiter will also take the initiative to hand over a small cup of tea, and when you visit a Japanese friend's home, they will definitely prepare tea for you in advance. They may explain to you what kind of tea they are preparing, but they may also simply tell you that it is tea!

In short, tea is very common in Japan and has a very important position.

"I didn't expect it."

"Those ten elites who worked for thistle would fail in this promotion exam."

"Even Kobayashi Ryodan, the current strongest female student in Totsuki, lost to Erina, and finally led to Nakiri Tsudan's voluntary resignation!"

"When you were collectively rebelled by the ten elites and had no choice but to step down."

"Did you think there would be such a day?"

Leonora couldn't help but look up at Senzaemon and asked.

Students who graduated from Totsuki are naturally the best of the best. But to say whether the Totsuki students of the class of Si Eiji and Kobayashi Ryodan are worse than Soma's class, it's not easy to compare!

However, the last three classes do have indicators:

Except for Erina, the strongest second-year student is definitely Isshiki Hui, and among the third-year students, there is no doubt that it is Tsukasa and Kobayashi Ryodo.

Of course, you can also say that, because Tsukasa himself has obsessive-compulsive disorder, which makes him slow in plating and cooking.

Yeah!

But in Leonora's opinion.

There is no need to deliberately compare across classes. During school, there is definitely a big gap between first-year and second-year students and third-year students.

When Alice and the others are promoted to third-year students, their strength will naturally reach Tsukasa's level!

In the final analysis, the students of each class, even the first seat, are similar.

The most outstanding ones are Erina, Alice, Yukihira Soma, Seiichiro, Dojima Gin, Nakamura Ji... and Shinomiya Kojiro, Inui Hinatako, Mizuhara Fuyumi, Kikuchi Enka and Kadozaki Taki, etc.!

It can be said that these people can open up a lot of distance in the same class, and even surpass the previous grade when they were studying in Totsuki.

…

"Don't think too highly of me."

"Although I had expected that Nakiri Tsuki would return to Totsuki, I didn't know what he did at the school festival, instigating the Ten Elites to rebel collectively, and then implementing reforms in Totsuki!"

Also drinking a sip of barley tea, Nakiri Senzaemon said truthfully.

"Oh?"

"So that's it."

"It was not in your plan that things had come to this point?"

Leonora was stunned.

"That's not the case."

"When he implemented the Totsuki reform, I knew what would happen to Nakiri Tsuki!"

"It's just that I didn't expect that in this incident, Erina actually grew up a lot under the influence of Zhang Fan, and was able to change the whole dilemma by herself!"

Every word of his words was full of relief.

The little girl who used to toddle and babbled has finally grown into a graceful and smart girl!

"That's right."

"Even Alice defeated Eiyama Ezuya in this joint team food battle."

"Ah, they have all grown up a lot without realizing it."

Leonora felt the same way when she heard it.

...

Almost at the same time.

After the closure of Harukatei Restaurant and Kiriya Restaurant.

An Italian-style restaurant that was also recognized as a one-star restaurant by WGO was also successfully targeted by the late-night chef!

When you come to the door of this restaurant, you can see that the exterior adopts the typical Italian architectural style. The red and white brick walls are matched with black iron decorations, revealing a simple and elegant atmosphere.

There are several pots of bright green plants at the door, adding a touch of vitality to the entire restaurant.

Enter the restaurant.

What comes to you is an exquisite sculpture, which is very beautiful.

The interior of the hall is well-planned, brightly lit, and very spacious.

If you look up a little, you can also find exquisite chandeliers hanging on the ceiling, which are always emitting soft light, creating a warm and romantic atmosphere.

On the wall, there are some paintings by Italian artists.

As for.

The seats in the restaurant.

All are made of comfortable leather materials.

Combined with the wooden dining table, it not only reflects the traditional charm of Italy, but also is full of modernity.

…

The bar, located in a corner of the restaurant, is very exquisitely designed.

There are various Italian wines and cocktails on the bar, each of which is mouth-watering.

The wine cabinet is embedded in the wall, with a variety of wine bottles on display, like a small wine museum. Here, you can taste the purest Italian wine and feel the romance and passion of Italy.

Then, this restaurant has another feature, that is, it has private rooms, which provide guests with a more private space.

The decoration style of the private room is also full of Italian style.

In general, this restaurant, with its unique decoration style and rich Italian style, continues to attract countless diners to taste it.

Dining here is not only a taste bud enjoyment, but also a journey of the soul!

"Oh? So you are the late night cooks?"

Looking at the clown-like chef in front of her, Mizuhara Fuyumi, the chef of Ristorante F, couldn't help but frowned and asked.

"Yeah!"

"Allow me to introduce you."

"My name is Marcanta, and I was a circus juggler."

"Later I became a chef. I was good at using a big iron ball as a kitchen utensil and used exaggerated cooking skills to attract people. Everyone called me circus cuisine."

"So...you have to be careful!"

Markanta took the initiative to introduce her, but then she stared at Fuyumi Mizuhara, her eyes like a ferocious beast that had set its sights on its poor prey.

"Circus cuisine?"

"It seems that as the rumors say, you late-night cooks are really not on the right track!"

"Hinatako's Kiriya Restaurant was destroyed by you just now, right?"

"It's so."

"Then I will accept your request."

After saying this, Suwon Fuyumi tightened her eyes and turned back to the cooking table.

…

People who are Italian are particularly concerned about eating.

There are more than 2,500 kinds of cheese alone, including more than 500 kinds of commercial cheese. It is definitely the country with the most types of cheese in Europe, and it is also the country with the richest variety of olives and grapes in the world.

There are also many varieties such as wine, sausages, pasta, desserts, ice cream, etc.

Although there are many kinds of ingredients, most Italian dishes only have 2 to 4 main ingredients, which are simple to cook, delicious and filling.

maybe?

This is probably why Italian cuisine has become so popular all over the world.

The reason why it ranks first in most food country lists abroad and is known as the mother of Western food!

Sicily and Sardinia are Italy's first and second largest islands, and each has a very different history.

Sicily is one of the regions that best embodies the fusion characteristics of Italy. It has been ruled by Greek, Carthage, Roman, Arab, Norman, French, Spanish and other forces. These outsiders can also be seen in the food. shadow.

Sardinia has a unique prehistoric megalithic culture and is one of the most special and isolated areas in Europe. Even the eating habits of the coastal and inland areas of the island are very different.

But in these two islands, there is one ingredient that has become a treasure sought after by gourmets around the world, and that is:

Anchovy!

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Despite its small size, it is a "star ingredient" that shows off its talents on dining tables around the world!

Different countries and cultures have given them ever-changing ways of eating anchovies.

In the stick country.

Anchovies are a frequent guest on the dinner table.

Among them, anchovy soup is one of the representatives of the local cuisine of Jeju Island, the country of Bangzi.

This soup mainly uses anchovies, kelp and cabbage as the main ingredients. When the anchovies are stewed with kelp and cabbage, the soup becomes rich and delicious.

Drink it in one sip, and the tender fish meat and refreshing vegetables are perfectly blended. The taste is simply wonderful.

In a country that cares about profits, there is a magical dish:

Anchovy tomato sauce pasta!

In this dish, anchovies are transformed into an excellent ingredient for making sauce.

Maybe it’s because its meat is soft and tender, and its crisp fibers are short, so it can be easily integrated with other ingredients.

In addition, the unique flavor of anchovies complements the sweet and sour taste of tomatoes, as well as the garnishing of various spices, resulting in a unique and delicious pasta sauce.