Shokugeki: Start with an izakaya, making everyone cry

Horses and cows.

Originally, they were used for farming.

In an era when mechanization was not highly developed, meat from these two animals was generally not allowed to be eaten.

Later, as agriculture became mechanized, the use of horses gradually decreased.

Especially for ethnic minorities who have lived in pastoral areas for many years, the horses have reproduced in large numbers and their numbers have increased. Gradually, they began to drink horse milk and eat horse meat.

And in the Celestial Empire.

The smoked horse meat in the XJ region is quite famous.

The most famous one is Yili horse meat, which tastes really delicious.

However, horse meat must be eaten in winter and is generally not eaten in summer because horse meat is hot in nature and it is easy to get a sore throat if eaten in summer!

……

hiss!

hiss!

hiss!

Just after Zhang Fan used his supernatural power to control the flames and successfully made Sichuan-style catfish and beef liver.

Under his instructions, a staff member in charge of the operation of this food battle competition actually came to Yuetianjian with a horse.

This horse.

The body is strong and the lines are smooth.

Just like a work of art carefully crafted by nature, every step is filled with the vitality and unruliness of life.

Its head is held high, with wisdom and alertness flashing in its eyes. Its long mane flutters in the evening breeze like black satin, shining with a soft luster under the sunlight.

Occasionally, its ears can rotate flexibly to capture the sounds around it at all times. Its keen perception is amazing.

"horse?"

"A horse?"

"Is he going to use a kitchen knife to dismember a whole cow, no, a whole horse, in the pub like he did last time?"

Mito Yumei, who was in the audience, saw this strong horse and couldn't help but think of something.

"Oh? The kitchen knife I remember using to dismember a cow in an instant last time didn't seem to be this weird-shaped knife, right?"

Nakiri Managi, who was sitting in the judging panel, blinked her bright eyes.

She seemed to understand something and became even more expectant!

……

“What a nice horse.”

"If it weren't for the competition, if it wasn't for the purpose of making dishes that would convince all chefs around the world, I really wouldn't want to kill him!"

At this moment, Zhang Fan, who was sitting in front of the cooking table, was looking at the horse deeply.

Its body is strong and powerful, with clear muscle lines, and each muscle contains amazing explosive power.

It just stood there quietly, its fur glowing blue under the faint starlight, its eyes flickering with a last glimmer of vigilance for an unknown fate. All around, except for the sound of people breathing, everything seemed unusually quiet.

suddenly.

Zhang Fan, took action.

He approached quickly, like an experienced butcher, holding a sharp and heavy broken saber.

There was no hesitation or mercy in his eyes, only calmness and determination. He began to approach silently, and every step was calculated to perfection, as if even the wind was holding its breath.

Just when the wild horse was about to notice, Zhang Fan suddenly jumped up as fast as a cheetah hunting.

With a wave of his arm, the Broken Saber drew a cold silver light in the air and accurately pierced the horse's vital point.

Whoosh!

At that moment, time seemed to freeze.

All that could be heard was the subtle sound of the blade cutting through muscles and blood vessels.

All this happened so quickly, almost in an instant.

Finally, with the pulling out of the broken sword, it finally announced the end of life.

The horse's huge body shook twice, then fell to the ground with a bang, its limbs stretched out weakly, and the light in its eyes gradually went out, leaving only emptiness and silence.

……

"rest in peace!"

Zhang Fan took out a talisman and stuck it on the horse's forehead.

Then, the horse was seen emitting a dazzling light, and its internal flesh quickly blossomed like a flower bud, appearing before everyone's eyes one by one!

The color of the meat.

Unlike the common bright red or dark red, it is a warm dark brown.

The surface is covered with a thin layer of grease, which gleams with an attractive luster under the dim light.

This luster seems to contain the vastness of the grassland and the heroic figure of galloping horses, which makes people feel awe involuntarily.

Touch lightly.

The texture of horse meat is clearly visible.

Delicate yet resilient, like the wind on the grassland, gentle yet powerful.

The strands of tendons interspersed among the meat indicate the unique taste after cooking, which is both tender and melt-in-the-mouth, yet satisfying and sweet when chewed.

"Not bad!"

“It’s really good meat!”

Zhang Fan was delighted when he saw this.

What people didn't know was that the scene of him using the Bull-Slaying Blue Dragon Slash and the Broken Army Sword to instantly dismember a horse shocked the entire competition venue and caused an uproar in the entire Neon Country through the live broadcast!

……

"what?"

"I'm not dazzled, right?"

"I've been to the izakaya so many times, but I don't seem to remember Zhang Fan's knife skills?"

Alice, who was standing next to Leonora, almost popped her watery eyes out of her head in disbelief!

"Yes."

"And after the dismemberment, not even a drop of blood came out of the horse."

Leonora was also shocked.

"You two, mother and daughter, I remember you were not present when Zhang Fan used this stunt in the pub last time."

Nakiri Masaki explained.

She vaguely remembered that she was also frightened by this scene at the beginning, and it was just after Zhang Fan used the Bull Blue Dragon Slash skill that Leonora and Alice rushed to the pub, and unfortunately missed this unforgettable scene!

"No!"

"impossible."

"Your ability is to control fire. You can use fire to process food at will, which is far beyond the limits and capabilities of humans."

"As a result, you... you can actually dismember animals in an instant without causing them to bleed..."

"Who are you?"

At this moment, Cai Bo Chaoyang was really scared!

……

On his forehead.

Fine beads of sweat gradually seeped out and slowly slid down the cheeks.

Finally, it disappeared deep into the collar, taking away a little insignificant warmth but leaving behind a deeper chill.

Cai Bo Chaoyang's eyes began to wander. Sometimes he looked at the arrogant and powerful Zhang Fan, his heart full of awe and uneasiness; sometimes he hurriedly looked for an exit to escape, hoping for a glimmer of hope to escape from this suffocating atmosphere!

Yes!

terrible!

The owner of this izakaya is not a human at all, but... a monster that is so powerful that it is outrageous!

Faced with this feeling of powerlessness, Cai Bo Chaoyang clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deeply into his palms. Pain became the only reality he could perceive, but it also became the weak force that supported him from completely collapsing!

At this moment, his thoughts were in a tangled mess, and various possible consequences and scenarios kept appearing in his mind, each one was full of unknowns and dangers.

Fear was like an invisible hand that tightly gripped his heart, making it almost impossible for him to breathe.

……

In the original storyline.

He, who used the alias Suzuki, easily defeated Soma Yukihira!

Moreover, that cooking showdown was truly terrifying. He gathered the abilities of many people, seamlessly switching between any two of them, and then combining them perfectly.

seriously.

He is even more terrifying now than in the original novel.

Based on the knowledge and skills of many great cooks such as Yukihira Joichiro, Dojima Gin, Shinomiya Kojiro, Tsukasa Eiji, and Nakiri Erina, he integrated and improved them.

At the same time, relying on the wisdom brought by the Tongue of God, he created a sashimi dish with more than 20 kinds of high-quality ingredients!

At the beginning.

He is really confident.

I thought that such a dish would be able to impress the two judges, Senzaemon and Leonora.

And in fact, it was true. His sashimi dish left a good impression on them and they thought it was very delicious!

Unexpectedly, just after Nakiri Managi appeared.

Everything changed. He found that from the beginning to the end, the special executive of the WGO food organization had no interest in the sashimi he made, but always focused his attention on Zhang Fan.

Where is Zhang Fan?

His performance was truly amazing.

He first used a strangely shaped kitchen knife to process the ingredients. His knife skills were so sharp, domineering and ruthless that even he himself could not compare to him!

Followed by.

He successfully activated his supernatural powers.

Moreover, his special ability does not lie in kitchen utensils, but in being able to process food by controlling flames.

In other words, as long as there is "fire", he is the strongest existence!

Then, in front of everyone, he used an unprecedented knife skill to dismember a horse in an instant without shedding a drop of blood.

Thinking of this, Cai Bo Chaoyang took a few steps back with a pale face driven by fear.

……

"Huh, are you scared already?"

Seeing this, Zhang Fan just smiled faintly and continued to work.

Horse meat porridge is a delicacy that may not be commonly seen on everyday tables but carries a unique flavor and cultural heritage. Its delicate and mellow taste often leaves a deep impression on diners.

Imagine that the first ray of sunlight in the morning shines through the window lattice and gently falls on the quaint dining table, where a bowl of steaming horse meat porridge is quietly waiting for its taster.

This bowl of porridge is as smooth as jade in color, and its surface is lightly covered with a layer of fine rice oil, as if it is the purest gift from nature.

The aroma of rice and the mellow fragrance of horse meat are intertwined together to form an indescribable tempting scent that gently floats in the air, instantly awakening the dormant taste buds.

Ah!

That's right!

Horse meat porridge is the second dish of the Eight Demon-Breaking Formations.

As a food ingredient, horse meat is firm yet tender, and is rich in high-quality protein and trace elements.

After careful selection and processing, excess fat and fishy smell are removed, retaining the purest meat flavor.

During the slow-cooking process, the deliciousness of the horse meat and the warmth of the rice porridge blend perfectly. Every grain of rice absorbs the essence of the gravy, becoming plump and elastic, melting in the mouth, bringing an irresistible sense of satisfaction.

of course.

Horse meat looks very fresh, but few people eat it.

The biggest reason is that it doesn’t look good.

The beef is bright red, the mutton is tender and pink, but horse meat has a strange deep red color. Just looking at the appearance, horse meat is far inferior to beef and mutton.

Secondly, horses are difficult to raise. They are animals with a relatively high feed-to-meat ratio and typically eat more and grow less.

The last point is the taste of horse meat.

Many people say that horse meat is smelly, fishy, ​​and difficult to chew.

Actually, it is not. Horse meat just requires a higher level of cooking skills. Due to the less intramuscular fat, it is not suitable for stir-frying. It is suitable for making foods such as horse sausage and smoked horse meat.

The taste of horse meat is simply leaner beef without the peculiar smell.

……

"very good."

"Then comes the third course."

After Zhang Fan finished making the horse meat porridge, he started to prepare the third dish:

Lamb tripe biscuits!

This authentic snack carries a strong regional culture and historical memory.

Its uniqueness lies not only in its golden skin and crispy texture, but also in its hidden delicious taste and ingenious production process.

As the name suggests, the shape of the mutton tripe biscuit is somewhat similar to that of a mutton tripe, round and slightly wrinkled, with golden sesame seeds evenly sprinkled on the surface, like the brightest stars in the night sky, sparkling with an alluring luster.

Making mutton tripe biscuits is a delicate craft.

First, choose high-quality flour, add appropriate amount of warm water and a little yeast, and knead and proof the dough repeatedly until it becomes soft and elastic.

Next comes the core of making the sesame seed cake, the filling.

Select mutton with alternating fat and lean parts, chop it into small pieces, marinate it with onions, ginger, cooking wine and other seasonings to allow the aroma of the meat to fully penetrate, and then mix it with special spices to form a filling with a fragrant aroma and rich taste.

Roll the proofed dough into a thin sheet, wrap it with mutton filling, seal it and gently press it into a pancake shape. Then carefully brush a thin layer of oil on the pancake surface and sprinkle it with dense sesame seeds.

The sesame seeds seemed to work magic when toasted, becoming crispy and delicious, adding another layer of flavor to the sesame cake.

Finally, put the prepared mutton tripe pancakes into the oven. Under the high temperature roasting, the crust gradually becomes golden and crispy, and the mutton filling inside slowly releases a rich aroma.

The two are intertwined to create an indescribable deliciousness.

The moment it came out of the oven, it was steaming and filled with fragrance, which caused another sensation in the audience, and everyone was drooling with greed.

……

"Finally, it's the fourth dish."

"what?"

"There are still more?"

Seeing that Zhang Fan was able to prepare four dishes in less than half an hour, Senzaemon was stunned.

isn't it?

This guy, is he really that scary when he gets serious?

The fourth dish of the Demon-Breaking Eight Formations is called "Stewed Pork with Crucian Carp and Wine Lees". It is a delicacy that combines color, fragrance, taste, meaning and form.

"Zao" means residue, so "jiu zao" means the residue left after making wine from rice, wheat, sorghum, etc.

Crucian carp and pork are nutritious foods in the traditional diet. They are rich in protein, minerals and various vitamins, and are of great benefit to human health.

The clever combination of these three not only creates a delicious dish, but also conveys a yearning and pursuit for a better life!

The first thing that catches your eye is its attractive color. The golden wine lees juice gently wraps the silver-scaled crucian carp and the rosy and shiny pork chunks.

Aroma-wise, this dish is even more irresistible.

The mellowness and sweetness of the lees are slowly released during the long period of slow cooking, and penetrate into the deliciousness of the crucian carp and the mellowness of the pork, forming an indescribable complex aroma.

The aroma contains the fragrance of wine, the freshness of fish and the mellowness of pork. The three coexist harmoniously, making people intoxicated.