Shokuki: Start with an izakaya and make everyone cry

Night falls.

The dim yellow light of the street lamps shines on the narrow stone road, casting a mysterious veil over this alley hidden in a corner of the bustling food street.

The warm yellow light of the izakaya.

It overflowed from the gap in the half-open wooden sliding door.

In stark contrast to the deserted surroundings, it is like a warm and inviting haven in the night.

…

Sudden.

A slight sound of footsteps broke the silence of the night.

I saw a masked young man slowly walking into this food street, which had gradually become deserted due to the late-night waiter incident.

He wore a black cloak, and the veil swayed gently in the wind, covering most of his face, revealing only a pair of deep and sharp eyes, shining with an elusive light in the night.

Every step was taken so calmly, yet mysteriously.

gradually.

As he gets closer.

Inside the izakaya, the sounds of laughter and the aroma of cooking food became clearer and richer.

This inevitably aroused his interest, so he stopped for a while in front of the izakaya.

Looking through the crack of the half-open door, he scanned the warm scene in the house: the wooden tables and chairs were filled with all kinds of guests, some toasting to celebrate, some chatting in low voices, and everyone's face was filled with relaxation. and satisfaction.

finally.

The masked man hesitated again and again.

He made up his mind, opened the door gently, and walked in.

…

Just one foot in.

A warm current mixed with the aroma of food rushed towards him.

He could only silently walk into the izakaya, choose a corner by the window and sit down, and then did not take off the veil in public, leaving behind a mysterious and lonely figure!

certainly.

Izakaya atmosphere.

There was no change at all due to the arrival of this uninvited guest.

"This guest."

"Our restaurant has a rule of ordering whatever you want, as long as there are ready-made ingredients and what I can do, so..."

"What would you like to eat now?"

As soon as he sat down, Zhang Fan's eyes flashed over here. Probably knowing his identity, he came forward enthusiastically.

Asking with his unique gentle voice, this masked man, no, it is Caibo Chaoyang's needs!

"Um?"

"whatever."

"I'm not a picky eater anyway!"

Zaiha Chaoyang responded with simple gestures and a low voice.

In this dimly lit night, his appearance made it obvious that he and the other diners in the izakaya were from two different worlds.

But because of this accidental intersection, there was also a subtle connection!

"OK."

"Then just wait here."

Hearing this, Zhang Fan didn't say anything more, but turned back to the cooking table.

…

Japanese Shawar.

The most famous one is probably the lemon cocktail.

Shawar, the pronunciation of Sour, comes from Japanese さわやか, which means the refreshing feeling after drinking.

This kind of wine appeared in the post-war era when supplies were severely scarce in the Neon Country. At that time, ordinary people could not eat much meat, and what they could eat were mostly offal and other foods.

Therefore, at a grilled offal public izakaya restaurant in Meguro District, soju is mixed with carbonated water and lemon juice is added.

The result is a very refreshing drink that pairs well with grilled offal.

Once launched, it became a hit.

later.

After decades of development.

Now, it has become a very favorite drink among both uncles and young people.

Because the wait time for the food was a bit long, Zaibo Chaoyang could only order a bottle of Shawar beer and drink it alone.

lemon.

Soju.

Granulated sugar.

Salt.

These are the basic ingredients for making cocktails.

The mixture of lemon peel and crushed lemon is very tasty and can also bring a full fruity aroma.

The main ingredient of lemon cocktail is undoubtedly lemon. The first impression of lemon should be that of sourness. In addition to sourness, lemon also contains fructose. Ripe lemons have a very rich sweetness.

At the same time, the lemon peel will also bring a bitter taste to the drink, as well as the refreshing aroma of the lemon itself.

These four elements combine to determine the main flavor of lemon cocktail!

When this bottle of carefully prepared lemon cocktail was finally presented to Caibo Chaoyang, it was like a fresh and refined summer breeze, gently blowing through the heart, bringing endless coolness and pleasure.

It is not only a work of art of color, but also a miracle of taste.

In the golden liquid, there are a few slices of lemon peel floating as decoration. They sway gently, as if adding a touch of liveliness and playfulness to the drink.

Subsequently.

Take a sip.

First of all, the fresh and sour lemon dances on the tip of the tongue.

Immediately afterwards, a sweetness slowly penetrates, and finally the mellowness of the alcohol slowly spreads in the throat, leaving a long aftertaste that is endlessly memorable.

…

"oh?"

"This Chavoir..."

Chaoyang, suddenly felt very surprised.

He occasionally looked up at the other diners and saw their happy expressions because of the delicious food, and couldn't help but have an indescribable look in his eyes.

In Neon Country, dumplings are positioned as a dish, not a staple food.

Therefore, the staple food of Neon people is a traditional art. Not to mention dumplings with rice, there are also ramen with rice, instant noodles with fried rice, fried noodles with hot dogs...

Um!

What Zhang Fan wants to make now is the special recipe of colorful dumplings.

This is a colorful and delicious dish. During its production, vegetable or fruit juices are mainly used to add color to the dumpling wrappers, which not only makes the dumplings look more attractive, but also increases the nutritional value.

Time flies by.

Soon the colorful dumplings he made were completed!

…

look carefully.

The colorful dumplings are like the most brilliant rainbow in nature falling into the world, lying quietly on the white porcelain plate.

Every dumpling actually exudes a soft and dazzling light.

It seems to be the most exquisite handiwork of nature, carefully carving the colors of the sky into this square inch.

These dumplings have colorful outer shells.

Red is like the morning glow, orange is like the warm sun, yellow is like golden autumn, green is like emerald bamboo, green is like the deep sea, blue is like the clear sky, and purple is like the orchid. Each color is pure and full, intertwined with each other, forming a flowing rainbow picture.

"What?"

"Fa...what's going on with this rainbow-colored light?"

Seeing the cooking club glow for the first time, Caibo Chaoyang couldn't help but was so shocked that his eyes almost popped out.

Indeed, in his eyes, the colorful dumplings in the izakaya are not just food, but more like works of art. People are already immersed in the visual shock and beauty before tasting them!

This incredible sight makes everything around it seem so unreal, like stepping into a fairy tale world woven with colors.

in the air.

Not only is it filled with the aroma of dumplings.

It also seems to be mixed with a faint floral fragrance and the sweetness of candy, making people feel relaxed and happy, and they are intoxicated.

Even when the people on the side who had not left mentioned Senzaemon, their eyes widened with disbelief on their faces. The diners even covered their mouths in surprise, and some even gathered around the plate of dumplings that glowed with rainbow light, as if It was the most precious treasure they had ever seen!

As for the two girls, Kikuchi and Kakuzaki, they both looked at each other and smiled, with tenderness and surprise in their eyes.

this moment.

They all know it.

Zhang Fan's plate of colorful dumplings will definitely shock the masked late-night cook in front of him just like before!

And in this space lit up by colorful dumplings, time seems to have stood still.

Only full of happiness and warmth are left.

…

These seven types of dumplings are:

Select the red dragon fruit to squeeze the juice, knead the dough to make the skin, and then use the dragon fruit pulp to make the stuffing to make dumplings.

Squeeze the juice from the selected pumpkin, make the dough into the skin, and then select the yellow croaker as the stuffing to make dumplings.

Select the red yeast rice, mix it with the dough to make the skin, and then select the shrimp and tomatoes as the stuffing to make the dumplings.

Select the cuttlefish capsules, mix them with dough to make the skin, and then use the cuttlefish meat as stuffing to make dumplings.

Squeeze the selected spinach juice, make the dough into the skin, and then fill it with leeks, oysters and shrimps to make dumplings.

Squeeze the juice from the selected carrots, make the dough into the skin, and then use pumpkin and dried shrimps as filling to make dumplings.

The flour is pure color, mixed with the dough to make the skin, and then fresh mackerel meat is used as the filling to make dumplings.

Judging from the order of colors, there are seven colors: purple, yellow, red, black, green, orange and white, so it looks very gorgeous.

…

then.

Caibo Chaoyang gently picked up one.

What you feel on your fingertips is the softness and elasticity of the dough, and it seems that you can touch the tenderness of the rainbow.

Through the thin dumpling skin, you can vaguely see the attractive color of the filling. When you take the first bite, it is not only a carnival of taste buds, but also a touch of the soul.

The lightness of the outer skin and the richness of the filling intertwine in the mouth, blooming with distinct layers of deliciousness, as if the entire taste buds are surrounded by an unprecedented magic. Every bite is an ode to a better life!

First, the dragon fruit dumplings.

This creative idea combines traditional cuisine with modern innovative cuisine, as if it is a gorgeous picture that spreads the gorgeous colors of nature directly on the dining table.

Imagine that the outer skin is pink and lavender, like the petals of a dragon fruit blooming in the morning light. Bite it open gently, and the fillings wrapped inside are rich and diverse. It not only retains the warmth and satisfaction of traditional dumplings, but also adds Unique fruity aroma and freshness.

"I see."

"I want to make dragon fruit dumplings like this."

"First, you need to select fresh and ripe dragon fruit, mash its delicate flesh carefully, filter out the bright juice, then slowly mix it with high-quality flour and knead it into a smooth dough."

"The dough is so enticing with the dragon juice, exuding a light fruity aroma that makes people want to check it out."

“As for the fillings, you can freely mix and match them according to your personal preferences. Whether it is the classic pork and green onions, the delicious shrimps and leeks, or the fresh vegetarian three delicacies, each of them can complement the sweetness of the dragon fruit and create a surprising surprise. the taste of."

"And when the fillings are cleverly wrapped in the dragon fruit dough and the seal is tightened, the small, exquisite and colorful dragon fruit dumplings will appear in front of you, as exquisite as works of art."

"While cooking, as the water temperature gradually rises, the dragon fruit dumplings gently roll in the water, and the unique pink color gradually becomes translucent, as if the corals on the seabed are gently swaying."

"When the dumplings float, take them out and put them on a plate. Drizzle them with a few drops of oil and sprinkle with some chopped green onion or coriander."

"The alluring aroma of fruit, dough and fillings hits your nose. It's really mouth-watering."

"When tasting, the first bite is the soft and slightly sweet dragon fruit skin, followed by the delicious and juicy fillings. The two interweave and blend in the mouth, bringing an unprecedented taste enjoyment."

Cai Bo Chaoyang closed his eyes and tasted while his thoughts drifted far away.

Yes!

Such dumplings really surprised him.

…

"So."

"What about this pumpkin dumpling?"

After speaking, he opened his eyes and stared at the orange pumpkin dumplings curiously.

First, peel and deseed the pumpkin, cut it into pieces and steam it. The golden pumpkin meat becomes soft, sweet and fragrant under the action of steam, exuding natural sweetness and warmth.

Afterwards, mash the steamed pumpkin into a puree, add an appropriate amount of white sugar, and stir evenly, so that every bite can feel the purity and sweetness of the pumpkin.

In order to add layers and richness to the taste, some fried minced pork or delicious shrimps are cleverly mixed into the pumpkin puree, and a little chopped green onion and minced ginger are sprinkled on to enhance the flavor and remove the fishy smell.

The addition of seasonings perfectly balances the sweetness of pumpkin, making the filling not only retain the original pumpkin, but also more delicious and chewy.

Next, it is the stage of making dumplings.

The thin dumpling skins are gently spread in the hands.

Scoop a spoonful of carefully prepared pumpkin fillings, fold them in half, pinch them tightly, and small and exquisite pumpkin dumplings of various shapes will appear in the palm of your hand.

They are either crescent-shaped or full of ingots, each of which carries the intentions and expectations of the maker.

Finally, when a pot of clear water boils, gently put the pumpkin dumplings into it.

After a while, the dumplings roll happily in the water. As the water temperature rises, the dumpling skins gradually become transparent, and the golden pumpkin filling inside can be vaguely seen. The fragrance also overflows and permeates the entire kitchen.

When the dumplings float up, take them out and put them on a plate. Then drizzle a few drops of oil on them and sprinkle some chopped green onions or coriander on them. Then a plate of pumpkin dumplings with good color, aroma and flavor is ready.

Take a bite, the outer skin is chewy, the inner filling is soft, glutinous and sweet, the freshness of pumpkin and the aroma of meat are intertwined, as if the beauty of the whole autumn is wrapped in this small dumpling, which makes people have endless aftertaste and warm!

"Good!"

"It's really amazing!"

"Gently bite open the thin and tough dumpling skin, and a warm pumpkin aroma instantly fills your mouth. It's the taste of the sun and the earth, fresh and mellow."

"Pumpkin puree is the main ingredient of the filling. After careful cooking and seasoning, it retains the original sweetness of the pumpkin."

"At the same time, it incorporates just the right amount of salty and fresh, and the two interweave in the mouth to create a beautiful taste with distinct layers and harmonious symbiosis."

"The filling is delicate and tender, as if it can easily melt on the tip of the tongue, bringing a silky enjoyment. The pumpkin fiber is processed just right, retaining the natural taste without being too rough, allowing people to feel a subtle chewing pleasure when tasting it."

"Occasionally, you can chew some tiny pumpkin particles, which are like little surprises, adding a bit of fun and layering to this delicacy."

At the end, Cai Bo Chaoyang's heart became very shocked! (End of this chapter)