Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Zhang Ailing once said:

"Tasty food is the most basic art of life"

The European-style desserts with exquisite shapes and rich taste are really addictive.

There are three layers of burnt-yellow puff pastry, which look like beach shells. Each piece of puff pastry is like a carefully carved work of art!

The middle is covered with fragrant and sweet vanilla cream and custard sauce.

The color is golden and attractive.

Layers upon layers, rolling like waves.

The thousand-feuille puff pastry crumbled as soon as it entered your mouth, and the rich aroma of butter filled your mouth. I felt nothing but happiness.

The texture is as light as a cicada's wings and is always crispy and refreshing. There is a softness hidden under the crispy skin. The fragrance of the sandwich fills the mouth. It is so crispy that the crumbs fall down when you bite into it.

……

“The principle of puff pastry.”

“The dough is wrapped in fat and folded repeatedly to form hundreds of layers of skin, butter, and dough.”

“And each layer of the crust is super crispy and fluffy.”

"In terms of taste, it is crispy, fragrant, crispy, burnt, and sweet, all of which are indispensable."

"The golden puff pastry is tightly layered and has a delicious buttery aroma that is slightly salty but not sweet. It makes a clicking sound every time you take a bite."

"After the almond slices are roasted, the rich aroma exudes will melt in your mouth and you will be captured in minutes!"

After only eating a little bit, Leonora praised Tacomi's shell puff pastry dish.

Of course, paired with a cup of coffee, it is simply a perfect refreshment, making people temporarily forget about the calories and silently think to themselves:

Just eat one!

Yes, just eat one!

……

In 1492, Columbus discovered the American continent.

The sugar and cocoa beans he brought back from the "New World" directly led to a revolution in pastry making.

Until then, honey was the only sweetener available to pastry chefs. As people became more aware of and used sugar, baking and dessert making became more complex, and new recipes began to be invented.

Many of the more basic pastries we know today first appeared in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Thousand-layer puff pastry is one of them.

In fact, Tacomi's shell mille-feuille pastry is a good example of how Western desserts incorporate architectural elements into the production process.

Its exquisite production technology will fully reflect the characteristics of the dessert.

After that, it was Ryo Hayama’s turn for dessert dishes:

Hawthorn Dark Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls!

As soon as it was served, it was wrapped in a rich cinnamon aroma that quickly filled the entire competition venue.

"Is this a cinnamon roll?"

Kageura Hisao, the director of the Shokuki Administration Bureau, couldn't help but move the tip of his nose and said in shock.

Then, he quickly took a closer look and found that the entire cinnamon roll was covered with a thick layer of chocolate, like a mini mountain with a chocolate river flowing through it.

Ah!

In the traditional sense.

Cinnamon rolls are high in fat and carbohydrates, with one cinnamon roll containing 880 calories.

Therefore, in order to eat healthier, Ryo Hayama adjusted the products.

Not to mention that it is purely handmade, the cinnamon used is from the cinnamon tree in the tropical rainforest of Indonesia, which makes it look even more attractive.

Of course, Ryo Hayama, who is good at spices, does not focus entirely on desserts. Throughout the cinnamon roll, the rich aroma of chocolate comes out, with a light sweetness and slight bitterness, while the spiciness of cinnamon is also gradually emerging.

At the end, the sweet and sour aroma of hawthorn adds a touch of freshness to the entire dessert!

……

One bite, and the thick chocolate shell melts in your mouth.

A burst of rich sweetness bursts out instantly, putting people in a sweet dream.

Then, the spicy scent of cinnamon unintentionally conveys warmth, perfectly matching the sweet and sour taste of hawthorn.

From the outside to the inside, each layer has a different texture and taste. They progress layer by layer and echo each other. Every time they are eaten in the mouth, they bring new exploration and discovery.

As a result, the commander-in-chief and others were filled with astonishment.

Although Tacomi’s shell mille-feuille is not bad at all.

He himself is good at using Italian-style processing methods and integrating them into various cooking themes for innovation.

But it cannot be denied that he was still a little inferior in front of Ryo Hayama. Therefore, with the end of the review and preparation stage, the results of the fourth round came out:

3:0

The winner, Ryo Hayama!

……

“The puff pastry soup last time was so amazing, it’s still fresh in my memory!”

"However, I really didn't expect that he could make a more advanced cinnamon roll dessert in the quarterfinals."

Jingpu Jiu Shang couldn't help but sigh.

"Indeed, judging from his cooking skills."

"Maybe he will be the strongest opponent Alice will encounter in the autumn selection!"

Looking deeply at the empty plate in front of her, Leonora Nakiri thought for a moment, and finally agreed.

"Well, it's just that he seems to be too obsessed with certain things. If I can't think of any accident, he will easily go astray in the future." The commander-in-chief's eyes flashed.

The three judges were all shocked by Ryo Hayama's performance.

But their evaluations and thoughts about him are completely different.

With the official end of the fourth round, the two-day quarterfinals finally came to an end.

Then, there is the list of the top four contestants. They are:

Kurokiba Ryo.

Nakiri Alice.

Yukihira Soma.

Ryo Hayama.

In a week, these four people will compete in the semi-finals at Yuanyue Holy Land [between the moon and the sky], namely:

The final!

……

In the early morning, the shimmering light is like a delicate brush stroke, gently tracing the outline of the earth.

There is a fresh breath in the air, which seems to whisper to people the hope and vitality of a new day.

The sunlight filtered in through the gaps in the curtains, warm and soft.

Fei Shasha slowly opened his eyes.

Those drowsy bright eyes seemed to contain lingering fatigue, but they were so beautiful that they would make all the flowers feel ashamed.

She moved slightly, feeling particularly lazy and comfortable.

Then, she walked out of bed barefoot and felt a little cool when she stepped on the soft carpet.

I walked to the window and opened it, and a breath of fresh air came into my face, mixed with the unique fragrance of the morning. I couldn't help but take a deep breath, and I felt more energetic!

……

After that, she walked out of the room and saw Zhang Fan coming out of the next room.

The two of them looked at each other inadvertently. Zhang Fan was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said proactively: "Are you awake?"

"Just...just woke up!"

Maybe it's because I just woke up.

Fei Sha's voice was a little lazy and hoarse.