Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Human oral cavity.

Once your taste buds have experienced the rich flavors of food, they can no longer sense the taste of light food.

This is why at the dinner table, “drink white wine first, then red wine” and “dry wine first, then sweet wine”.

If you just want to fill your stomach, you can eat anything.

But if you want to taste the various delicious flavors of sashimi, you still have to eat it in this order.

“Awesome!”

Leonora exclaimed again: "After eating one kind of sashimi, pick up some shredded white radish and seaweed to cleanse your mouth and make it refreshing. The taste left by the previous sashimi will make you indulge in the delicious sashimi again and again!"

After saying that, she actually threw away her elegant eating manners and started eating like crazy.

"indeed."

"Sashimi like this, every different kind of fish is extremely delicious."

"It's the way of eating from light to rich that makes people want to stop eating it."

Speaking of Senzaemon, he said while eating.

“The best one is tuna.”

"The fattest part of the fish is the fattiest part, which is also the most expensive. It is pinkish white in color, very delicious, and has a great texture that melts in your mouth."

"The knife skills are amazing. This is the first time I've seen such a uniform and unique way of cutting."

“All kinds of fish.”

“It tastes like a completely different kind of taste experience!”

"It's really a combination of crispness and sweetness, it's really a delicacy!"

……

Da da da!

At this moment, under the dazzling lights.

I saw a lady with a slender figure and extraordinary temperament slowly walking into the moonlight and sky.

She was wearing a well-cut custom-made dress. The delicate satin, under the light, had a soft and high-end luster, which perfectly outlined her slim figure!

Although he is a little thin, he has an elegance and strength that cannot be ignored.

Take a closer look.

Her hair.

Carefully styled into retro wavy curls.

A few strands of hair gently fell on her forehead, adding a touch of gentleness and softness to her.

And those bright eyes seem to be able to see into people's hearts, sparkling with infinite curiosity and anticipation for food and cuisine.

In this environment full of fireworks and competitive atmosphere, her appearance was like a breath of fresh air, instantly attracting the attention of people around her.

Although the protagonists here are Cai Bo Chaoyang and Zhang Fan.

But her appearance made people wonder whether she was also a hidden food lover, or an important guest who came specially to witness this feast of taste?

"mom!"

"The last judge, it turns out to be you!"

Seeing Nakiri Managi sitting on the judges' seat with the help of Annie, Erina couldn't help but react.

however.

Listen to her shouting like this.

The atmosphere between the entire moon and sky became boiling in an instant!

"what?"

"That woman is actually the commander-in-chief's mother?"

Sitting in the audience, Ji Eiji was also inevitably surprised when he learned that the mysterious judge of this important competition was Erina's mother!

"hehe."

"I met him at the izakaya."

"Erina's mother is the only special executive officer of the WGO Gourmet Organization!"

Xiaolin Longdan chuckled while chewing a snack.

……

Obviously.

The appearance of Managi Nakiri caused quite a stir.

After she sat in the judging panel, she looked intently at Zhang Fan on the competition stage. Her serious look seemed as if she was having a silent communication with him, and she had the most sincere respect and appreciation for him.

"strangeness."

"Saiha Chaoyang's sashimi dishes are already prepared, why is he still indifferent?"

Seeing Zhang Fan always sitting on a small stool next to the cooking table with his eyes closed, Nakiri Managi, who hadn't eaten for a while, became extremely anxious!

"Annie."

"How many minutes are left in the game?"

Finally, she began to have a whispered conversation with her colleague, her secretary, Anne.

"Magi-sama, less than half an hour."

Anne looked at her watch and said.

"30 minutes?"

Hearing this, Nakiri Masanagi nodded and continued to stare at Zhang Fan!

As the food wars competition progressed, the figure of this noble lady had become a unique landscape in the moon and sky.

Her presence not only added a touch of extraordinary color to the competition, but also made everyone present feel the love and pursuit behind the food that transcends classes and boundaries!

Yes, after all, no one is more qualified than this special executive to judge the cooking between Cai Bo Chaoyang and Zhang Fan.

……

"it is good."

"It's now."

Unexpectedly, just when the atmosphere became dull.

Zhang Fan finally opened his eyes, stretched himself, and took out a kitchen knife under everyone's gaze.

I saw an ancient, sharp, broken military knife lying quietly next to the chopping block. The blade was flashing coldly in the faint light, as if it contained the solemn atmosphere of endless years and battlefields.

Although this sword is named "Pojun", it is given a completely different mission at this moment.

"Wow!"

"What kind of kitchen knife is this?"

When Kuga Teruki saw this, he was so scared that he quickly stood up and said in surprise.

"Oh?"

“Is this knife probably very heavy?”

Kobayashi Ryodan blinked his eyes, showing considerable interest.

This kitchen knife, which is about 80 cm long, 10 cm wide and weighs about 5 kg, naturally caused everyone's admiration when it appeared directly between the moon and the sky.

Even Caibo Chaoyang, who was always good at defeating his opponents and taking away their kitchen utensils, was shocked by the shape and weight of this broken saber!

……

after that.

Zhang Fan slowly picked up the broken military knife.

His fingers gently slid across the cold blade, as if he was talking to an old friend who had been through many battles.

In an instant, a steady and firm power surged from his heart. He took a deep breath and focused his gaze on the piece of beef on the chopping board. His eyes flashed with respect for the ingredients and anticipation of displaying his skills!

With a low and powerful "whoosh", the broken army knife fell and cut into the flesh accurately.

this moment.

Time seems to have frozen.

Wherever the blade passed, the meat was cut in two cleanly and neatly without any drag.

The exquisiteness of his knife skills is breathtaking.

With the slight turn of Zhang Fan's wrist and the clever use of strength, the Broken Army Knife moved freely between the pieces of meat. Every rise and fall was accompanied by a series of crisp and pleasant sounds, which was the melody of the perfect collision of metal and food.

The meat pieces gradually turn into evenly thin slices under the knife. Each slice is as thin as a cicada's wing, with clear texture, showing the best state of the food itself.

in the air.

The air was immediately filled with the aroma of meat and the unique scent of iron.

The two are intertwined, forming an indescribable temptation.

And the broken saber, after completing its unconventional mission, still lay there quietly, with the blood beads on the blade flickering under the light, telling its legendary story that spanned the battlefield and food!

perhaps.

In the eyes of everyone.

The Broken Sabre is more than just a tool.

It is more like a bridge connecting ingredients and ingredients, chefs and chefs, witnessing the transformation from killing to creation, and the infinite possibilities of human wisdom and skills.

……

"This……"

"How is this going?"

Nakiri Managi, who had never seen such a scene before, couldn't help but widen her eyes.

This strange kitchen knife actually awakens the life force dormant inside the food the moment it touches it.

Every piece of meat and every fiber seems to be given new vitality. They are rearranged in a harmonious and orderly way, showing unprecedented freshness and delicacy!

What’s even more surprising is that the cut pieces of food do not immediately lose their breath of life.

Instead, they sway gently.

Just like a group of dancing elves, they exude enticing aroma and tempt everyone's taste buds.

"Is it my imagination?"

"It feels like the dead meat has come alive after being processed by this kitchen knife?"

Nakiri Managi muttered to herself.

To be honest, she always had high expectations for Zhang Fan's cooking.

But this time, she had a hunch that in this competition between Zhang Fan and Cai Bo Chaoyang, he would create dishes that would shock the whole world!

……

Sichuan style catfish and beef liver combination.

This is the first dish among the Eight Demon-Breaking Formations.

Well, it is a delicacy that combines the deliciousness of catfish in Sichuan cuisine with the unique flavor of beef liver.

It can be said that innovation has been made on the basis of Sichuan cuisine, cleverly combining two different ingredients, which not only retains the traditional flavor of Sichuan cuisine, but also adds a new taste experience.

After killing and cleaning the catfish, chop it into pieces of appropriate size and add appropriate amount of cornstarch, cooking wine and other seasonings to marinate it to remove the fishy smell and enhance the taste.

Then, put the marinated catfish pieces into the oil pan heated to 60% and fry them.

"Ok?"

Zhang Fan, stood in front of the stove.

His eyes were fixed intently on the faint, flickering flame.

Every leap of the flame seemed to stimulate his deep desire for an unknown power.

As the time goes.

The air around them became heavy.

Finally, Zhang Fan took a deep breath, and his sharp eyes actually flashed red.

At first, the red light flickered, but in the end it lasted longer and longer, until finally Zhang Fan's black pupils turned deep red!

"Appeared."

"His superpowers finally appeared!"

Nakiri Managi, who was sitting in the judging panel, stood up excitedly when she saw this scene.

"Ability?"

Erina, Senzaemon, Leonora and the others all looked puzzled.

"impossible."

"He...how come he also has superpowers?"

However, Cai Bo Chaoyang, who was standing opposite, was so frightened that his face turned pale and he backed away repeatedly.

……

At this moment, Zhang Fan could not sense the surrounding environment.

His consciousness, his soul, began to establish an indescribable connection with the flame. He gradually immersed himself in the heat and light of the flame, feeling the primitive and pure power surging in his blood!

suddenly.

The color of the flame became brighter.

The light was radiant, like the dawn, illuminating the entire moonlit sky.

Zhang Fan also heard the whispers of the flames. It was the spirit of the fire element calling him, inviting him to become one of them.

He closed his eyes, opened his mind completely, and quickly became one with this power.

"Hello you all!"

In his consciousness, Zhang Fan greeted these fire elements.

He didn't feel that anything strange had happened at the moment, but he could clearly feel the joy and excitement of these light spots, as well as the trust they showed in him.

Sure enough, after receiving Zhang Fan's friendly message, the fire elements trapped in the air gathered faster. If Zhang Fan opened his eyes at this time, he would find that there was a red light flowing on his body, which was very dazzling!

In this way, Zhang Fan was immersed in the joy of absorbing the fire element.

One second!

Two seconds!

Five seconds!

One minute!

ten minutes!

……

I don’t know how long it took.

Zhang Fan felt that the speed at which the fire elements were merging into his body was getting slower and slower, so he woke up with a thought.

"I see!"

"This...is this my ability?"

His eyelids trembled slightly, and every opening and closing was like unloading an invisible burden.

Zhang Fan's eyes once again glowed with a warm, jade-like luster, and the whites of his eyes returned to their original flawless whiteness, forming a sharp and harmonious contrast with the black color of his pupils, just like the brightest stars in the night sky!

Finally, Zhang Fan came to his senses, stared at the flame of the stove, and suddenly realized.

……

fire!

It plays an important role in human food preparation.

People have realized the importance of fire since human civilization was not yet fully evolved.

At that time, fire was not just fire, but also people's hope, because fire could help people cook food, so that no one would get sick due to unclean food.

There was an idiom in the early days of the Celestial Empire:

Suiren drilled wood to make fire!

From then on, the ancients learned how to make fire, thus entering a new stage.

In Greek mythology, there is also the story of Prometheus stealing fire.

……

“Let me try!”

After saying that, Zhang Fan stretched out a finger.

Afterwards, a magical scene appeared. As the first ray of uncontrolled flame jumped out from his fingertips, the entire moon sky was boiling.

Zhang Fan was initially terrified and confused by this unprecedented power. The heat and destructiveness of the flames made him dare not touch them easily. But as time went on, he gradually learned how to harness this power.

So he turned his fear into strength and his confusion into the courage to explore the unknown.

At last.

under his control.

The catfish is successfully fried until golden brown, then remove from the oil and set aside.

Cut the beef liver into thin slices or chunks and also marinate it to remove the fishy smell and enhance the flavor.

The liver can then be quickly stir-fried until cooked through, keeping its tender texture.

Leave some oil in the pot, add minced garlic, pickled ginger, pickled pepper and other common seasonings of Sichuan cuisine, stir-fry until fragrant, then add appropriate amount of broth or water and bring to a boil.

Put the fried catfish pieces and the cooked beef liver into the pot, add pepper, sugar and other seasonings. Simmer for a while on low heat until the soup thickens and then serve.