Food Wars!: God's Tongue is no match for me.

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There is no such thing as hot pot in Japanese cuisine.

The ingredients and the pots used to cook them, when packaged together and served as a dish, are collectively called "hot pot dishes".

Basically, the ingredients are put into the pot and simmered with the broth beforehand, so upon closer inspection, they don't look like hot pot at all.

Sukiyaki!

It is written in Roman letters as Sukiyaki and in Chinese characters as “锄烧”.

Although it is also a representative of pot dishes, it is different from most braised pot dishes. Its cooking essence includes not only braising but also "roasting".

The so-called "hoeing and burning".

It is a commoner's dish that originated in the samurai era.

The word "锄" (chu) refers to a flat shovel used for farming, while "烧" (shao) means to roast over a fire. It refers to the fact that when farmers were out working in the fields, they would use their farm tools as cooking utensils to roast food over a fire when they were hungry during breaks from their work.

Therefore, it is not difficult to see.

The origin of sukiyaki is closely related to Japanese farmers.

The earliest form of grilling was more like a variation of teppanyaki, which involved first searing and grilling the meat.

Then, use the rendered fat from the meat to grill the vegetables, without adding any extra broth.

at first.

Neon, the consumption of animal meat is prohibited.

The working people can only make a living by relying on the mountains and rivers.

What can be "burned" are only the birds caught, the fish caught, or homemade farm tofu.

During the Meiji Restoration, in order to improve physical health and integrate with the Western world, the Emperor, who had previously vehemently opposed meat consumption, finally began to encourage the entire nation to drink milk and eat beef.

In order to mask the fishy and gamey smell of red meat.

In addition to slicing the meat into thin slices, you also need to add a variety of seasonings such as miso, mirin, soy sauce, and white sugar.

In addition, a large amount of scallion segments must be added to the pot for simmering. This dish, which uses beef as the main ingredient, is also known as "beef hot pot".

This combination of hoe-fired cooking and beef stew is:

Sukiyaki.

……

At this moment.

Lin Xu, put the beef into the pot first.

The moment the cast iron pan touched the butter, the marbled beef, resembling snowflakes, stretched out like crimson clouds on the cast iron griddle, with fine oil droplets dancing merrily along its texture.

At a high temperature of 200℃, it bursts forth with a joyful song of crackling and popping.

The amber-colored scorch marks, like meticulous brushstrokes, gradually revealed the Maillard reaction.

In the air.

A rich, oily fragrance wafts through the air.

The sweetness of caramel and the richness of nuts tantalize the senses.

"Hmm~"

"It smells so appetizing."

"Sure enough, after eating that kaiseki meal which was served in a very small portion."

"The best part is enjoying this sukiyaki, which is rich in ingredients and can be prepared in many different ways!"

After saying that, Lin Xu turned the beef over and poured in the special sukiyaki sauce.

Boo!

There was a loud bang.

The heat intensified and swept in even more.

As the sukiyaki sauce meanders down the grain of the beef, the amber-colored sauce and beef create an ink-wash landscape effect on the iron pot.

The oceanic aroma of kelp, the smoky woody scent of bonito flakes, the crispness of sake, and the sweetness of mirin blend perfectly with the richness of the beef.

Subsequently.

Remove the beef from the water; do not discard it.

Coated in edible raw egg liquid, even the neighbor's kids are drooling with envy.

When the chopsticks lift the meat, it flows like molten gold. The moment it envelops the beef, the warm egg white and semi-solid yolk weave a silky curtain between the lips and teeth.

……

"A cold, late night."

"The perfect pairing with sukiyaki!"

After taking a bite, Lin Xu closed his eyes and couldn't help but sigh.

Just like Chongqing hot pot cannot do without sesame oil, sukiyaki cannot do without fresh egg liquid.

Because egg liquid can not only cool down freshly cooked, steaming hot ingredients and protect the delicate mucous membranes of the mouth and esophagus, but also coat them from all angles, locking in the freshness of the soup and ingredients in one bite.

Therefore, with the help of egg liquid, you can just inhale it like crazy.

gradually.

Lin Xu was so engrossed in the delicious food that he couldn't tear himself away.

……

light.

Through the half-open curtains.

The mottled patterns scattered on the smooth marble floor add a touch of warmth and elegance to the space.

Amidst the soft interplay of light and shadow, Hinako Inui, the head chef and owner, was drawn to a stranger among the diners:

Lin Xu!

He sat quietly in a corner by the window.

He exudes an indescribable aura, neither ostentatious nor deliberate, yet impossible to ignore.

He was dressed in simple yet tasteful clothes, and his every move exuded a composed and gentlemanly demeanor.

As for appearance!

He was handsome and refined, with deep and bright eyes.

At that moment, he was focused on eating sukiyaki, and his concentration and respect for the food made everything around him seem less impressive.

Even the slightest movement reveals an extraordinary and refined temperament!

Correct!

Like an aristocrat who has stepped out of bygone times.

Or perhaps, a rare hermit in a modern city.

So much so that Hinako couldn't help but stop in her tracks, a strange flutter rising in her heart.

She had never seen such an extraordinary diner before; his presence added an unusual touch to this ordinary mealtime.

Without thinking, she first gently brushed away the few specks of flour that had inadvertently gotten on the hem of her clothes, then bit her lower lip, her gaze lingering between Lin Xu and the surrounding environment, as she began to ponder in her heart.

Could this person be another WGO executive?

After all, I rejected Rantabby's star rating last time, so there's a high probability that WGO will assign another executive to re-evaluate the application!

……

"Ok?"

She felt someone was staring at her.

Lin Xu raised his head slightly, and his gaze inadvertently met Hinako's.

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hairstyle!

Hair color!

These are often important parts that constitute the appearance.

This is well illustrated in the world of Food Wars!, which is full of beautiful women!

But when she tied her hair into a ponytail and draped it over her shoulder from the back of her head, the atmosphere suddenly became awkward.

At this moment, even Lin Xu was inwardly exclaiming, "Madam, your hairstyle is a bit dangerous!"

"Self introduction."

"My name is Lin Xu, and I come from China."

"You may have already guessed my identity. I am currently a second-class executive officer in WGO."

Turning his gaze away, Lin Xu spoke calmly.

A look of surprise flashed across Hinako Inui's eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

Now that they knew his identity, they naturally knew the purpose of his visit to the Kiriya Japanese Restaurant.

"I had heard about it before."

“The judging for the WGO Neon region will be replaced by a chef ranked in the world’s top 50.”

"When I heard the news, I imagined a middle-aged, greasy man who had gained some mature charm over the years."

"result."

What I saw today.

"It really startled me!"

Hinako moved a chair over and sat down next to Lin Xu.

Then, she glanced at it a few times and couldn't help but chuckle.

Lin Xu twitched his nose, carefully trying to catch the faint fragrance in the air.

The aroma wasn't the strong meaty fragrance that comes from the intense collision of the iron pot and the beef, but rather a gentle, delicate, and subtle fragrance that made one's mouth water.

"Are you wearing perfume?"

Lin Xu snapped out of his daze and asked in confusion.

Upon hearing this, Hinako suddenly blushed, shrank back, and replied, "No, I never wear perfume!"

"There is no best."

"As a chef, when preparing dishes..."

"The worst thing you can do is use skincare products with strong fragrances, especially perfumes and hand creams."

Lin Xu said solemnly.

"Yes, I assure you, absolutely not."

"After all, as a former graduate of Totsuki Academy, I certainly know this basic common sense."

Hinako quickly explained to him.

A strong perfume scent can indeed interfere with the judgment of the taste of food.

Therefore, not only her, but also the female waitresses under her were forbidden from wearing perfume during work hours.

……

You can see it.

The "soul" of sukiyaki is the best beef and broth.

Scallions, cabbage, garland chrysanthemum, tofu, and konjac noodles are common side dishes. Any vegetable that has absorbed the broth will become fresh, sweet, and delicious.