Chapter 322: The Culinary World Is Completely Ruined

Japanese cuisine.

For foreigners, it is Japanese cuisine.

But in Neon Country, it is divided into two types: one is honshoku and the other is Japanese food.

So.

What is Japanese food?

In addition to the Neon Country, the things made by the Neon Country people using neon materials are called "honsoku", which is what everyone knows as Japanese cuisine, such as:

Omelet rice.

Miso ramen.

So what is washoku?

To put it bluntly, there are two types: kaiseki cuisine and local cuisine. They represent neon traditional food culture.

The biggest characteristics of Japanese cuisine are "deliciousness" and "dashi".

The foundation of Japanese cuisine lies in "flavor".

Murata Yoshihiro said: This is a unique feature of Neon Country, and it is also something that most countries in the world have not noticed.

But in Neon Country, which is considered to have only four tastes: sweet, spicy, sour, and bitter, it was discovered in 2002 that the tongue is a delicious sensor.

before that.

People say that delicious food is just a concept.

Regardless of whether it is glutamic acid or sarcosine, although there is substance, it is not felt because of the tongue.

But this discovery completely shocked the entire culinary world.

People all over the world are beginning to feel the delicious taste more clearly.

then.

Japanese cuisine, adhering to its second concept, has occupied a place in the world of cuisine!

And although delicious food itself is something common to all countries, a further characteristic of Japanese cuisine is health, which is one of the reasons why it attracts attention around the world.

Of course, for Erina, who has the ability of God's Tongue, she can understand it more deeply than anyone else:

What is delicious?

…

The twelfth lunar month.

A group of late night cooks launched an attack on the entire neon country catering industry!

Although Totsuki, led by the new commander-in-chief Erina, was prepared, he directly dispatched ten heroes to fight.

But after a fierce duel, the ten heroes were defeated one after another.

The news came.

Many restaurants directly chose to close down.

At the same time, Erina, who was working hard to develop a new kaiseki cuisine, also got the news as soon as possible.

…

"Hello!"

"What's wrong?"

"You mean, Kobayashi Ryodan, Kuaga Teruki, Akane Kubo Momo, Eizan Edazuya, Kino Kuni Ningning, Isshiki Kei..."

"They all lost to the late-night cook?"

When an important message came from her phone, Erina's reaction suddenly became tense.

The originally noisy conversation in the kitchen seemed to have been strangled by the throat, leaving only the "whirring" sound of the smoke machine.

Erina's brows were furrowed, her hands were on the cooking table, her eyes were deep and her face was gloomy. She couldn't believe it would be such a tragic failure!

"Miss...eldest lady, are you okay?"

Fei Shasha asked worriedly.

"fine!"

"I underestimated the power of late-night cooks."

Erina turned around and waved her hand, indicating that Feisako didn't need to worry.

She was silently calculating in her mind what chance of winning she would have if she personally participated in this late-night catering incident.

At the same time, she was also thinking about how to deal with the upcoming changes in the situation.

…

Night falls.

The once bustling food street now looks extremely deserted.

The signboards under the street lamps were dimly lit, as if they were also eclipsed by the decline of the entire catering industry. There was an indescribable silence in the air, and even the diners and chefs who were busy on weekdays had disappeared!

When I walked into a restaurant that was once famous, I was greeted by an empty lobby.

it's here.

The hustle and bustle of the past has become a thing of the past.

Only an empty final scene was left, and the tableware on the dining table was neatly placed, but no one cared about it.

In the kitchen, the fire had long been extinguished, and the kitchen utensils on the stove were very cold.

Chef.

Help in the kitchen.

waiter.

cashier.

These people now seem to be unable to do what they want.

The dishes they once prepared with great care were destined to completely disappear from everyone's sight after being defeated by the late-night cook.

Their eyes were full of loss and helplessness, as if they saw all the hard work and dedication they put into this restaurant, all in vain!

Obviously.

The collapse of the table cuisine industry is not just the collapse of a restaurant, it also represents:

The entire restaurant industry is sinking and disappearing.

Once upon a time, everyone in the Neon Country believed in the concept of "food is supreme" and was crazy about pursuing beautiful cooking culture!

Nowadays, with the late-night cooker incident, food is gradually losing people's attention and love.

After all, even restaurants, restaurants, restaurants, hotels, food stalls, etc. have been closed one after another, so that there is almost no place to eat.

Such a dilemma, such a situation.

How can people pursue the chef's cooking skills and the taste of delicious food?

Especially when the top ten heroes were defeated one after another, all the chefs felt even more afraid.

None of them reflected on their own shortcomings and mistakes, nor did they re-examine their own cooking skills and creative concepts, nor did they seek cooperation with other industries.

yes!

Everything is full of despair.

No chef can, at this moment, hope to use his or her own power of Weibo to inject new vitality and creativity into the culinary world!

In this era full of challenges and opportunities, it will take time to prove whether the culinary industry can re-emerge.

but!

anyway.

Chefs are always the soul and cornerstone of the culinary world!

Of course, Caibo Zhaoyang, who was convening a high-level meeting of late-night cooks, knew this best.

…

Sweet water.

This dish is a local specialty snack in Chengdu, Shu region!

It contains the sweet and salty taste of brown sugar and soy sauce, the unique spicy flavor of Sichuan cuisine, the aroma of sesame and garlic, and is paired with hard and slightly salty noodles.

The moment it enters your mouth, the taste and texture are truly indescribably satisfying.

Yeah, this dish.

The reason why it is sought after by many people.

The condiment is a kind of sweet soy sauce. This light-colored soy sauce is boiled with brown sugar and various spices over low heat. It can definitely be used in many ways.

Of course, for Leonora, who has experienced many delicious dishes, such a bowl of sweet water should not be on the table.

…

Fresh out of the pan.

The noodles in the bowl were as thick as the heads of chopsticks.

This is completely different from the thin and long dragon beard noodles.

However, when the noodles were mixed, a magical scene happened. The sauce underneath is thick and turbid, and it begins to coat the chili noodles and peanuts, tightly covering the noodles! Suddenly, the whole bowl of sweet water took on a magical look.

“The sauce used seems to be enough!”

"As a result, after stirring, the white noodles will immediately exude an attractive aroma."

"Well, this smell smells..."

"good!"

“It really smells good!”

For a moment, I looked at the bowl of sweet water in front of me.

Leonora's empty stomach reacted instantly and began to let out a "gurgling" signal!

Finally, after she regained consciousness, she couldn't wait to pick up the chopsticks on the side, then opened her mouth wide, made a "suck, suck, suck" sound, and tasted it carefully.

It felt sweet at the entrance, but soon after, there was a numbing reaction. This intertwining of tastes that are sweet at first and then numb undoubtedly creates a particularly wonderful feeling, which makes Leonora feel very good after just one sip!

"The sauce used is actually a mixture of pepper noodles, spicy oil, white sugar, soy sauce and a recipe that I can't figure out."

"So it always achieves a wonderful balance in terms of numbness, spiciness, sweetness, freshness, etc."

"At the same time, the thick noodles do not die when you bite them, but they have a toughness to them."

"The only thing I can do now is to press the noodles into the sauce as hard as I can. When it's full, put it into my mouth...ah...suck...oh...this feeling...is so beautiful..." Gotta go to heaven!”

In the end, Leonora, who was still unsatisfied, could only put down the empty plate after finishing a bowl of sweet water.

Then, she raised her head and glanced at Zhang Fan beside her, seeming a little excited.

"Zhang Fan, please have another bowl of sweet water!"

As the sweet water surface was completely wiped out, Leonora was obviously very satisfied.

In just a few minutes, he, Zhang Fan, could immediately make a bowl of extremely delicious sweet water noodles. Although this kind of home-cooked sweet water noodles uses the most common ingredients.

But in Zhang Fan's hands, it turned into a soft, delicious dish like magic!

This made Leonora a little scared. After all, Zhang Fan's cooking skills have been improving and growing.

Didn't say.

All his thoughts were focused on running the izakaya, and he neglected his cooking skills.

…

A bowl full of red sweet water.

Whenever something is eaten, it is the eater's cheeks that turn red.

Every bite you take is filled with a strong fragrance. Even after you swallow it, you will have a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth. It is worth calming down and savoring!

Objectively speaking.

Leonora is actually a food lover.

And perhaps from the first time she came to the izakaya, Leonora, whose taste was different from others, fell in love with Zhang Fan's cooking.

And every time, she would be similar to Nakiri Shinagi, sinking into it and becoming unable to extricate herself!

"Huh~ It's really good."

In the end, Leonora reluctantly put down her spoon.

Her already bloated stomach reminded her that two bowls of sweet water were just enough and she couldn't eat any more.

What's more, no matter how delicious the sweet water is, even if you keep savoring it, it will eventually come to an end!

"Come."

"I'll give you a glass of osmanthus wine to relieve your tiredness!"

Right now.

Zhang Fan actually brought a glass of osmanthus wine and placed it in front of Leonora.

"ah!"

"Thanks."

Leonora was stunned.

Then, she picked up the wine glass and took a few glances at it.

I found that there was an osmanthus flower that was brewed into the wine. Just smell it with your nose and you can feel that the wine is not very strong, but it has a very strong scent of osmanthus!

Involuntarily, Leonora couldn't help but take a sip.

When you enter the mouth, it feels slightly sweet and has no alcoholic taste.

But the interweaving of glutinous rice and malt allows various tastes to blend with each other, including the sweetness of osmanthus and the mellow aroma of wine!

…

Nice-looking restaurants generally don’t taste very good.

Moreover, the dishes that can be provided are too simple, rough, and even stereotyped! There is no special feature and distinction, and it is expensive and unpalatable!

But Zhang Fan's restaurant is very different.

Although it seems that there are only two assistants, Mu Jiuzhi and Kadozaki, here, Zhang Fan, the "backbone", plays a leading role inside and outside.

However, the overall architectural style and decorative art of the restaurant, as well as the specific cultural atmosphere, always give Leonora spiritual comfort!

At the same time.

A simple bowl of sweet water noodles made her see Zhang Fan's potential.

…

"If you ask me."

"The most interesting soul of the whole bowl of sweet water noodles is this sweet red soy sauce!" Finally, after a glass of osmanthus wine, Leonora felt very happy and couldn't help muttering to herself.

At first, she thought that the "sweetness" of this sweet water noodles came from sugar water.

However, this sweetness actually comes from a special sauce!

Then, with special chili, garlic paste and other condiments, after a thorough stirring, the special coarse noodles become very chewy in taste.

So much so that.

When you eat it, you only feel that it is moderately soft and hard, and the spicy and sweet taste is fully stirred in your mouth.

"If the sweetness is not enough, it can't cover the saltiness of the soy sauce! But on the other hand, if there is no sweetness, the whole dish will only be more bland!"

"This kind of sweetness that seems to be there and not there, every time it passes through the surface of the noodles, it instantly arouses the desire of countless taste buds!"

"Then."

"In the midst of a great boost of spirit."

"That wonderful salty and sweet taste is always lingering in your mouth!"

"Hey, Zhang Fan, this sweet red soy sauce you use is simply amazing! How is this mysterious formula made?"

Immediately afterwards, Leonora looked up at Zhang Fan, with a bit of curiosity in her eyes.

"Simple!"

"Use soy sauce and star anise, cinnamon, licorice, fennel, cumin, pepper, ginger, brown sugar, etc. and simmer for ten hours!"

Hearing this, Zhang Fan could only respond lightly.

"Really?"

"The special sauce is made of these spices, and it has to be simmered for ten hours!"

After hearing Zhang Fan's words, Leonora held her chin with both hands and fell into deep thought.

...

The chef.

Is the soul of a restaurant!

The reason is simple, diners go to the restaurant to "eat".

Therefore, even if the restaurant has a good location, good decoration, good management, and good service, if there is no good chef to cook the dishes that diners like, it is difficult for diners to like this restaurant.

In the final analysis, the existence of the restaurant.

is to allow guests to forget all the harm, forget all the troubles, and let everyone get the satisfaction of appetite and spiritual comfort!

Obviously.

From this perspective.

Undoubtedly, Zhang Fan's izakaya is really very qualified! (End of this chapter)