Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Pasta is a food that Anne will never refuse no matter when she eats it.

If you ask Anne to list the advantages of pasta, there are many.

First of all, pasta made from high-protein durum wheat flour will not clump together like noodles even if it is left for a while after being cooked.

Just this little bit of favorability can add ten points.

The second is the shape of pasta, which includes spiral, shell, hollow, flat, and long strips of different thicknesses.

After counting, there are only about a hundred kinds.

What else.

Even the sauce for pasta is extremely imaginative.

Based on red sauce, white sauce and green sauce, a variety of flavors have evolved.

Different sauces are paired with different pastas. For example, shell pasta is suitable for pairing with thick white sauce so that you can taste the mellow flavor in one bite.

If you have thin noodles, you should pair them with a thinner, oilier sauce.

all in all.

Pasta is really ever-changing and there is everything.

But what is the most delicious pasta Anne has ever eaten in her life?

Her answer must be: the curry meatball pasta that Zhang Fan is making now.

The unique flavored meatballs are topped with sour and rich tomato sauce, and the wide pasta is covered in a bright red color, just like eating a bunch of Tuscan sunshine.

At this moment, Annie was indeed crying because of her greed!

……

The door curtain was lightly lifted.

Then, a mother and daughter with extraordinary temperament slowly stepped into this small world:

Leonora Nakiri and her daughter Alice Nakiri.

It was seen that Leonora was actually dressed in an exquisite kimono, and her manners always revealed a noble and elegant temperament.

Maybe because of her exotic style, her eyes are so deep that they seem to be able to see through the delicious secrets of all things in the world, making her the most dazzling presence in the entire izakaya.

Following closely behind was Alice, who was dressed in a simple yet elegant modern outfit.

She inherited her mother's beauty.

Her face is like a flower blooming in the morning light, fresh and otherworldly.

Her eyes were deep and bright, sparkling with the same tenderness and wisdom as her mother Leonora's.

Whenever she smiled, the curve of her mouth was similar to Leonora's, warm and charming, enough to dispel all the haze in the world.

skin.

As delicate and white as the first snow, with a faint healthy luster.

The hair flowing through her hair is silver like a waterfall, styled naturally and smoothly, and when it flutters gently in the wind, it adds a bit of agility and fairy spirit.

Not only does Alice look like Leonora in appearance, but she also has the same temperament that radiates from the inside out.

……

now.

Inside the store, warm yellow lights shine on every dining table, creating a "home" atmosphere.

There are several paintings depicting the four seasons hanging on the wall, adding a touch of elegance to this small space. The air is filled with the aroma of charcoal grilled food and the refreshing taste of Japanese sake, which makes people's appetite increase!

Alice and Leonora, under the guidance of Mu Jiuzhi, chose a seat by the window.

Outside the window, there are occasional silhouettes of pedestrians passing by.

Inside the window, it is their quiet time.

……

"What do you two want to eat now?"

Looking at Leonora, Zhang Fan, who was tactful, took the initiative to step forward, came to her side, and asked with a smile.

If.

Just the appearance of Leonora.

Then, Zhang Fan would think that she wanted to come to the pub to reminisce about the past and talk about love with him.

But this time, she came with her daughter Alice.

therefore.

Zhang Fan had reason to believe that she must have other purposes.

Considering the upcoming World Cooking Championship and Alice's current strength, Zhang Fan was able to understand Leonora's real intention of coming to the pub this time!

"Shopkeeper Zhang."

"Look, can you make some lighter dishes for us mother and daughter?"

"Okay, then I recommend the crab roe tofu?"

Zhang Fan, still smiling softly, asked indifferently.

"Okay, as you wish, two servings of crab roe tofu and two bowls of rice."

"OK, wait a moment."

After saying this, Zhang Fan returned to the cooking table and prepared to make crab roe tofu.

……

"It's made with crab roe, and you still call it light?"

Seeing that Zhang Fan actually recommended crab roe tofu to them, Alice couldn't help but complain.

"Alice."

"Who told you?"

"Crab roe tofu, is it made from crab roe?"

Hearing Alice's words, Leonora sighed helplessly.

Alas, it seems.

There is still something wrong with my own daughter!

"Ok?"

“No crab roe.”

"What ingredients are used to make it?"

"Is there any other food in this world that can replace crab roe?"

Alice was stunned for a moment, her eyes filled with disbelief!

"Crab roe tofu."

“Originally, the dish was supposed to be made with crab roe, as its name suggests.”

"But because crab roe is very expensive and the production process is complicated, it cannot be promoted on a large scale and is only suitable for those high-ranking officials and dignitaries!"

"But later, a chef used salted egg yolk instead of crab roe. As a result, the tofu was white, tender and smooth, and the soup was salty and fresh, with an attractive golden color. In every aspect, it was as good as the one made with crab roe."

After listening to Leonora's explanation, Alice finally understood at this moment!

……

tofu.

In China, there is the spicy and addictive Mapo tofu in the south and the fresh and fragrant pot-fried tofu in the north.

One is fiery and unrestrained, the other is restrained and gentle.

Regardless of which one it is, the most attractive thing is the delicate taste of tofu.

Crab roe tofu is one of the new Shandong dishes.

of course.

This dish is also included in Jiangsu and Zhejiang cuisine, Huaiyang cuisine and other cuisines.

The rich aroma of crab roe needs to be paired with tender tofu to create a masterpiece.

But after all, the encounter with crab roe requires the right season, and crab roe is indeed very expensive, so later chefs usually use salted egg yolk instead.

Ah!

This is not a compromise.

But understand that life and dreams can sometimes be reconciled.

There are actually two ways to cook crab roe tofu.

One is vegetarian crab roe tofu, and the other is meat-free crab roe tofu.

Correct!

The real meat, the meat-like meat!

……

At this time, what Zhang Fan wanted to make was definitely vegetarian crab roe tofu, because Leonora asked for it to be lighter.

First, prepare the ingredients.

Potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, fresh ginger, rennet tofu, and salted egg yolks!

Then, quickly cut the curd into three portions, set aside two of them and grind one into a paste.

Followed by.

Steam the potatoes and carrots and mash them into a paste. Chop the mushrooms and fresh ginger into small pieces.

Heat oil in a frying pan over low heat, and when it is about 70% hot, add mashed ginger and stir-fry.

Wait until the ginger paste starts to change color, then add chopped mushrooms, mashed potatoes, mashed carrots, mashed tofu... then stir-fry over low heat until the paste turns orange-yellow, then sprinkle in salt and sugar!

Finally, add water and bring to a boil.

In another pot, boil water, add the diced rennet tofu, blanch for one minute, remove from the pot and drain.

Then put the cooked tofu into the pan.

Pour in the salted egg yolks, simmer over high heat until the sauce thickens, sprinkle in a little thin starch, and then sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Just like that, the steaming crab roe tofu is ready!

……

"How strange!"

"Isn't this just ordinary salted egg yolk tofu?"

Seeing the freshly baked crab roe tofu in front of her, with the fragrant smell of tofu and salted duck egg yolk wafting in the air all the time, Alice couldn't help but twitch her nose.

When he began to smell the strong and pungent aroma, he couldn't help feeling confused and surprised!

To know.

This vegetarian crab roe tofu.

No crab roe or meat is used!

Moreover, there doesn’t seem to be anything special about the cooking method, but the strong aroma that emanates from it is so real.

……

“This is crab roe tofu.”

“Although it doesn’t use any crab roe, it’s still a pretty good dish among all the vegetarian dishes!”

"Alice, you have to understand."

“Sometimes, simple vegetarian dishes.”

"It's like the reluctance to welcome when you first met. Although the communication is only superficial and never in-depth, it is often more memorable than meat and fish."

"What's more, Zhang Fan's crab roe tofu dish is more mysterious and interesting than what others have made!"

Say it.

Leonora stopped talking to Alice.

She lowered her head slightly, picked up the small spoon, and gently scooped a mouthful of hot crab roe tofu.

Then, he blew a few breaths of cold air on it, and finally slowly put it into his mouth and chewed it slowly.

……

Just entered.

It can be seen that this dish is simply delicious!

The rich meat protein in salted egg yolk and the bean protein in tofu are perfectly combined in one dish.

At the same time, tofu and carrots greatly reduce the greasiness brought by salted egg yolks.

The carrots also make the whole dish even sweeter.

The three completely different taste experiences of salty, sweet and fresh burst out in your mouth, making you feel that every ingredient of this dish is a very good match.

"I really didn't expect that."

"This crab roe and tofu dish actually...actually has such an amazing effect."

"The improved crab roe tofu is based on the original fat tofu and crab roe, with carrots and highly flavorful salted egg yolk added."

"After being stir-fried with chicken oil, the salted egg yolk becomes even more fragrant, and after being added to the fresh soup, each piece of soft tofu is tightly wrapped in the rich aroma."

“Just take a bite while it’s hot.”

"When you put it in your mouth, you can feel the slightly hot texture and the crunchy texture of crab roe, which will instantly conquer the hearts of any diner!"

Swallowed.

Leonora couldn't help but show excitement on her face.

She looked like she had unearthed some treasure. Her watery eyes kept staring at the crab roe tofu, and her heart could not calm down for a long time.

……

“It’s just a tofu dish made with salted egg yolks. Is it really that delicious?”

Standing next to me, I saw my mother looking like this.

Alice couldn't help feeling a little unconvinced, and then she also tasted it.

As a result, she was stunned as soon as she put it in her mouth.

I just feel that the tofu in my mouth is very smooth and moist.

The tofu was covered with sticky sauce, and before he could react, it slid deep into his throat. Even if he just chewed it a few times with his teeth, he could feel that the taste was so incredible!

"what?"

"This... this is really crab roe, no no no, it's salted egg yolk tofu dish?"

She couldn't help but be surprised for a moment.

……

Crab roe.

Mashed carrots.

Salted egg yolk.

tofu.

In short, the flavors of any ingredient can intersect in the mouth and constantly explode on the taste buds on the tongue.

So much so that Alice couldn't help but swallow the chewed salted egg yolk.

“This tofu is very smooth and tender.”

"The salted egg yolk is also fragrant and can really satisfy the appetite of diners."

"With just one sip, this delicate tofu melts in your mouth and is so delicious that you can't stop eating it."

After that, Alice looked at the bowl of fragrant rice next to her.

After a moment's hesitation, his eyes immediately lit up, and he quickly picked up the bowl of rice and started eating it along with the boiling hot crab roe tofu.

In an instant.

Crab roe tofu and rice grains are intertwined.

It creates a gentle yet irresistible force that wraps tightly around the tongue.

Perhaps, ordinary life is not as exciting as ideal, but surprises are often hidden in these most ordinary details. Just like salted egg yolk and tofu, although they are such ordinary ingredients, they can create wonderful sparks of taste when put together!

Finally, with some satisfaction.

Alice finally finished the whole plate of crab roe tofu and a bowl of rice in one go.

……

A dish that is amazing.

It is never just a single method of cooking a single ingredient, but a perfect combination of multiple foods and materials to compose a layered feeling like a piece of music.

And in this crab roe tofu.

Zhang Fan, in addition to being able to meet this requirement.

In terms of temperature, heat and cooking method, you can achieve twice the result with half the effort.

At first glance, the golden soup and white tofu are rich, fragrant, glutinous and smooth, making people salivate.

Especially, slowly stir the tofu and rice evenly until each grain of rice is covered with golden tofu, intertwined and blended with each other. Instantly, you will feel that the ordinary white rice will have the full food aroma of "turning mediocrity into magic"!

have to say.

Just smelling it makes me drool.

Then, the moment you put it in your mouth, the most sensitive cells on the tip of your tongue will be activated!

……

"Well!"

“A perfect dish.”

“Whether it’s a powerful single flavor or a rich blend of flavors, it should be harmonious and full.”

"Zhang Fan, your cooking is really becoming more and more appealing."

At this moment, Leonora, who had also finished eating the crab roe tofu, slowly closed her eyes.

Perhaps, only when you frown with happiness and can't help but exclaim "delicious", can you realize that it is because of Zhang Fan's cooking skills and his dedication to the development and design of dishes that he can present these stunning delicacies.

On the other side, Alice fell into deep thought after being surprised.