Chapter 233 Shiomi Jun

"Izakaya?"

"Liang, this is..."

Jun Shiomi stood in front of the izakaya, looking up at the plaque with the four characters "Drink Alone Under the Moon" written on it, and couldn't help but be stunned.

"I have investigated clearly. The place where many students in Yuanyue often go recently is here!"

"ah?"

"real or fake?"

Xi saw Run and said in disbelief.

"Yes, I heard that even some of the Ten Elites often visit this izakaya, and there is a very special rule here."

Ye Shanliang said with a faint smile.

rule?

Do izakayas still have rules?

When Xi Jianrun heard this, he immediately became curious.

"This rule is that as long as there are ready-made ingredients or what the owner can cook, diners can order whatever they want." Hayama Liang said.

"Does this mean that the owner can cook all kinds of dishes?"

Xi saw Run and asked.

"I don't know about this either. We'd better go in first and talk about it."

After Ye Shanliang finished speaking, he took her inside.

In fact, these days, Run has been studying the technology of cultivating iris, but he is still a little behind.

Because of this incident, she was often so worried that she couldn't even eat. In addition, the autumn selection competition is over, and Ryo Hayama won the runner-up. Although he could not defend the championship as he wished, this result is considered very good!

So in order to let Runsan relax, but also to celebrate myself.

Ryo Hayama, after the Red Leaf Hunter Conference, privately asked the ten heroes about the izakaya.

But I never thought that half of the top ten people had been to an izakaya and knew the place very well.

Involuntarily, he became even more curious!

…

As soon as he entered the door, Xi Jianrun was a little scared.

Even though she is an authoritative expert on spices, her personality is quite shy and social.

"Um?"

"What an unexpected guest!"

Although she has a small and delicate figure and a childish face, Oppai is not inferior to Mikushi Sonogo at all.

With such an image, it is naturally difficult for people to ignore her. Her height does not appear to be 1.6 meters, but she is quite immature.

If she did not reveal her age, many people might mistakenly think that she is a middle school student under 18 years old. No, she may be an elementary school student around 13 or 14 years old!

At the same time, Hayama Ryo standing next to him had short silver hair, bronze skin, darker but not completely black, and his figure was more muscular and pine-like than Shiomi Jun.

There is one fact that cannot be denied:

Izakaya has indeed gradually spread within Totsuki Academy.

Within the Ten Elites alone, the second, fourth, seventh, eighth, ninth and tenth seats have visited the izakaya.

And if Lian Shijie is so exaggerated, let alone other Yuanyue students!

…

Different from Shiomi Jun.

Ryo Hayama, who came to an izakaya for the first time, was actually very curious.

He found that many of the diners here were ordinary office workers, but there were also Totsuki students like Nakiri Erina, Nito Hisako, and others.

"She...they..."

Jun Shiomi pointed tremblingly at Kikushienka and Kakuzaki Taki who were busy non-stop, with a look of disbelief on their faces.

"What's wrong?" Ye Shanliang couldn't help but feel confused when he saw this.

"They are the second seat of the 88th and 89th Totsuki Ten Elites. Yes, when they first came here, they were all focused on the izakaya."

“Forgot about Mokuchi’s Chunguotei restaurant, it seems to be located next door!”

Seeing Jun, Shio had a slight realization. Only then did she realize that this izakaya might really be something special.

In terms of business scale, it is absolutely incomparable to those magnificent hotels. But this izakaya, both in terms of decoration style and dining environment, does seem so suitable.

Furthermore, the fact that familiar characters such as Erina, Hisako, Kikuchichi, and Taki can all gather together at the same time, further proves that the shop owner behind the scenes is probably a great and mysterious figure!

After thinking about it, Shiomi Jun gradually stopped feeling uneasy, and then she chose a seat and sat down with the same curiosity!

…

"Two guests, if you want to eat something, please order from me as soon as possible."

"Order? Oh, yes, you have to order quickly!"

He raised his head slightly and saw that the Zhang Fan in front of him was cold and delicate, and the exquisite facial features on his face were so fascinating.

The whole person's skin was smooth and fair, with a vague ivory-like halo standing under the dim light. Coupled with his gentle smile, he looked extremely handsome.

"Well...just two glasses of Christmas mulled wine."

Finally, Shiomi Jun came to his senses and ordered two glasses of mulled wine in a slight panic.

"Hot wine?" Zhang Fan felt unexpected.

Although izakaya is a place for drinking, it is still rare for someone like Shiomi Jun to order such a hot winter drink as soon as it is served. No, I have never seen it once!

"Yes, I just want two glasses of mulled wine."

Looking at Zhang Fan who was puzzled, Xi Jianrun blinked his watery eyes and continued: "Don't you have a rule here that diners can order whatever they want?"

"Then it wouldn't be too much if I order two glasses of mulled wine, right?"

"Okay, diners are God."

"And I happen to have the spices needed for mulled wine. Just wait here."

"good."

Seeing Zhang Fan agree, Xi Jianjun finally had a smile on his face.

…

In the West, many countries have a flavored mulled wine.

This is a festive drink during Christmas, often seen at various Christmas dinners, and also sold at some roadside stalls for a month or two around Christmas.

The origin of mulled wine can be traced back to ancient Rome.

The earliest recipe for "scented wine" has been found, appearing in a 2,000-year-old cookbook.

Later, as the Romans continued to expand their territory on the European continent, their grape growing techniques, winemaking techniques and recipes also spread to all parts of Europe. Mulled wine also gradually became popular during this period.

In fact, as a member of the Chinese cultural circle, Zhang Fan does not understand the Western mulled wine.

Of course, there is no such thing as benevolence and wisdom.

As long as it is wine, it will definitely taste better than boiled water, and mulled wine has many spices in addition to wine:

Allspice.

Cinnamon.

Bay leaves.

Indian green cardamom.

Lilac buds.

As for the wine used, ordinary red wine will suffice.

But in general, the alcohol content should be lower, about 5 to 10 degrees, which is lower than the 13 degrees of ordinary red wine.

The reason why we use red wine with a lower alcohol content is not because it can be washed with alcohol, but because it is greatly affected by temperature!

Vodka chilled to subzero can drink like water.

However.

The heated wine was very spicy.

Europeans can drink, which means they can drink a lot. They are not afraid of spicy food, such as:

It's okay to drink five or ten bottles of beer at a time, but many people can't drink a sip of strong liquor and must mix it with soda and juice.

That’s why mulled wine cannot be made with alcohol that is too high in alcohol content.

…

At this moment.

Zhang Fan put cloves on oranges.

Then cut the oranges in half and set aside.

Slice the apples, pour the sliced ​​apple slices into the pot, and squeeze the orange juice into the pot.

Use a paring knife to shred the lemon peel and put it into the pot. Then pour the red wine into the pot. Add a stick of cinnamon to the pot and bring to a boil over low heat!

The happiest moment when making mulled wine is when the pot gurgls and the aroma fills the entire izakaya.

Finally, Zhang Fan poured the mulled wine into a beautiful glass. The decoration of orange peel and cinnamon sticks made the whole glass more attractive.

In this way, two glasses of mulled wine with fragrant aroma and rich taste are completed!

…

In most people's minds.

Those steaming hot things cooked in pots on the street in winter are either corn or tea eggs.

But now when I pass by, the aroma of red wine, fruit and cinnamon fills the air.

Now, although it is approaching late autumn and it is not a cold and windy winter, it is still a little early to drink mulled wine, and it is late at night.

But seeing a glass of mulled wine in front of him, Shio Jianjun couldn't help but feel a little surprised.

She picked up the glass.

After sniffing it gently, I found that it really has a light fruity smell.

The smell of spices is extremely strong, and when I cover the quilt with my hands, I actually feel a little warm.

…

hot!

This is one of the most outstanding features of mulled wine.

For example, in the dish "Tomato Scrambled Eggs", why do you put tomatoes in it?

The cooking method of mulled wine only consists of two steps: "adding ingredients" and "cooking", which subverts the previous method of drinking red wine at room temperature or refrigerated. It also caters to the personalities and ideas of young people, so it can quickly become popular.

Looking carefully, the glass of mulled wine in front of me has a rich and deep color, like a bowl of Chinese medicinal soup.

The spices are also perfectly integrated like the residue of traditional Chinese medicine, which is very tempting.

Involuntarily, Xi saw Run and took a sip.

"What does this smell like?" She closed her eyes and frowned, feeling that she couldn't taste anything for a while.

The taste doesn't seem to be what I imagined, but even so, I still have the urge to continue drinking.

Therefore, in desperation, she could only drink some more.

"It seems...it's okay, right?"

Then, take another sip.

"This...this is so delicious!"

After swallowing the third sip of wine, Jun Shiomi's face was finally filled with disbelief.

It turns out that this kind of mulled wine has to wait until the temperature drops slightly, so that the red wine and pure fruity aroma will be more prominent.

…

Rich.

full.

sweet.

Not too sour, but not too sweet either.

The spice flavor is wrapped in the wine, which is a powerful flavor in itself.

As a result, Shiomi Jun gradually became addicted to the scent of mulled wine and couldn't help herself. Her bright eyes lit up and shone even more under the light.

She couldn't help but put down the wine glass and praised it with unfinished words: "I didn't expect ordinary red wine to have such outstanding performance. Compared with the various mulled wines I tasted before, its taste is gentler and more refreshing! "

"Except for the first sip, which is a bit mediocre, the second and third sips...it becomes more and more addictive the more you drink it!"

Seeing Jun, Xi began to summarize his speech.

This glass of mulled wine is like a dark horse emerging from the sky, making people admire and admire it.

That outstanding sweetness and sourness perfectly holds the structure under the sweetness and heavy spices. It really makes people feel...

Cool!

happy!

…

"It's a bit confusing."

"Why does the body of mulled wine use ordinary red wine?"

"Expensive high-end wine will definitely be more mellow and fragrant. It should also be able to fully bring out the flavor and texture of mulled wine, right?"

Afterwards, Shiomi Jun calmed down and looked at the glass of mulled wine in his hand again, wondering.

"Gulled wine."

"There's definitely some heating involved in the making process."

"This results in the loss of some nutrients in red wine, such as red wine phenols and trace elements."

"However, by adding other ingredients, such as fruit and spices, mulled wine will compensate for these losses to some extent by gaining dietary fiber, vitamins and other nutrients."

"So from a nutritional perspective, the difference between ordinary wine and high-end wine after heating is not significant."

Hearing this, Shiomi Jun thought for a while, and finally nodded repeatedly.

In her heart, she agreed with Zhang Fan's point of view, and at the same time, she gradually became more impressed by him.

After all, it took her several years of study to understand the heating principle of mulled wine, but Zhang Fan was able to understand it at the age of about 20!

…

"Been taught a lesson."

"So, which wine is more suitable for making mulled wine?"

Seeing Run, Xi blinked his eyes and continued to ask.

"Veyron dry red wine!"

"This kind of wine is full-bodied and full of fruity aroma. It will work more harmoniously with fruits and spices during the heating process."

Hearing this, Xi Jianrun suddenly felt a sense of enlightenment.

It is indeed like Zhang Fan's mulled wine, really full of fresh and charming black fruit flavor.

No need to shake the cup, the rich aroma will come to you, similar to the aroma of black currant, cherry, blackberry and mulberry.

You should know that some vintages of red wine can smell of green peppers and green leaves. Even if you drink it in your mouth, you can still feel the strong aroma. Take a gentle breath and experience the bursts of floral and fruity aroma, lingering between the tongue and teeth.

The oak barrel flavor brings the other half of the rich aroma, with obvious smoky toasty flavor and vanilla cedar flavor, which is another aroma style of "Bordeaux blend".

The first impression of the mulled wine made by Zhang Fan is definitely rich and powerful!

…

Warm yellow light shines on the cooking table, tables and chairs.

Here, the faces of diners are filled with expressions of satisfaction and joy.

Some diners leaned against the cooking table and occasionally chatted casually with the shopkeeper, while others sat in the corner, whispering and sharing stories with each other.

At this time, the wine glass was empty, but the feeling of being slightly tipsy remained in my heart forever. It seemed to Jun Shiomi that as long as he stayed in the izakaya, time would become slow and quiet, forgetting the hustle and bustle outside.

maybe?

The atmosphere of an izakaya is always a protective layer.

Just like the 12 o'clock bell in the Cinderella fairy tale, once you step outside, the bell will ring.

And this layer of protective color will also disappear.

Therefore, she wanted to store all her current happy emotions in this izakaya without reservation, at this moment. (End of chapter)