My daily life of cooking food in Tokyo

Chapter 246

However, after tasting the delicious food, Xiang Zhen felt helpless and complained:

"Xiaohui, look what you did."

"The taste of your mapo tofu is too good. It compares to all the dishes I cook."

"Then no one will eat the food I cook."

“Especially this vegetarian meat mince is really a genius idea.”

"If it weren't for the fact that I have been cooking for decades, I might not be able to tell the difference."

"Of course there is a difference does not mean bad."

"On the contrary, I think this vegetarian minced meat and tofu is a perfect combination that is not inferior to the original."

"Without the meaty aroma of beef, the bean aroma becomes more intense."

“The craftsmanship and creativity are really amazing.”

"It seems that there was something wrong with our original judgment. You are indeed a chef."

"It's not in vain that you ended up on this road."

Taste too good?

I think the taste is very average and there is a lot of room for improvement.

After all, this is Liu Minghui's first attempt at vegetarian mapo tofu, and he still lacks an overall grasp of this dish.

The taste can only be regarded as quite satisfactory.

However, compared to Xiang Zhen's home-cooked food, the taste of this Mapo Tofu is definitely slightly better.

Liu Minghui said coquettishly: "Mom cooks the best food."

"Ma Po Tofu? It's just crushed!"

It was really not good to constantly overpower Xiang Zhen’s cooking. Liu Minghui thought for a while and said:

"How about I make it more normal?"

"It's Mom's birthday party after all."

"I can't overshadow my mother's limelight."

Xiang Zhen said funny: "Ordinary? It's completely unnecessary."

"It's just a joke to say whether it is overwhelmed or not."

"Our Liu family is a whole, why should we divide each other?"

"The more delicious you cook, the more face I will have."

"Okay, don't have any psychological burden, just play to your heart's content."

"It seems that even restricting the subject can't trap you."

"Sure enough, he is a capable person."

Having said that, Xiang Zhen was extremely pleased.

His son has grown up.

This is a good thing!
The more capable Liu Minghui was, the more at ease she felt.

Thinking of this, Xiang Zhen said:

"Xiaohui, since you are so capable, why do you need to stay in Sakura Country to develop?"

"When you go back to your hometown, I believe that with your cooking skills, you can eat anywhere."

Having said this, she looked at Liu Minghui with hope, hoping that he would agree to her suggestion.

Liu Minghui showed hesitation.

What Xiang Zhen said is right.

With Liu Minghui's strength, the region can no longer imprison his development.

Just thinking about the friends I met in Sakura Country.

There were also those customers who were waiting for Ryuki Izakaya to reopen. His eyes became firm again.

I am no longer alone.

Liu Minghui shook his head and said, "Mom, this is the truth."

"It's just that I already have too many bonds in Sakura Country, and I really can't let go."

"Besides, as long as you don't open a store in front of your home, it doesn't matter where you go to develop."

"Technology is so advanced now that it only takes less than half a day to get here from Sakura Country."

"I will come back to see you more when I have the chance."

"Of course you are always welcome to come to Sakura Country to inspect our work."

Xiang Zhen rolled her eyes and said, "Don't waste that money."

"I was talking nonsense just now. A good man has ambitions everywhere. How can I tie you down with family affection and imprison your development?"

"The broader sky outside is the most suitable place for your development!"

"Okay, the guests are coming soon, let's hurry up and prepare today's dishes."

"Don't even mention it, it's good to have you to help handle the ingredients, and I'm much more comfortable cooking."

After saying that, Xiang Zhen turned away and continued working at the stove.

Liu Minghui sighed and continued working.

In this world, many things are difficult to have both.

If you say a thousand words and ten thousand, it is better to go home and have a look.

Dang put his thoughts back on Mapo Tofu.

Now that he has Xiang Zhen's approval, Liu Minghui will naturally do his best to make this mapo tofu the best.

In this way, Xiang Zhen's reputation will not be lost.

What Xiang Zhen said is right, how does the family divide each other?

Immediately got busy in the kitchen again.
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in the living room.

Liu Lixing was also busy.

As the agreed time approached, some guests had arrived at Lao Liu's house one after another.

Liu Lixing was naturally busy greeting them.

Due to the language barrier, the indoor photon can only act as a mascot.

But it also successfully attracted everyone's attention and became the focus of the audience.

After all, the relationship network of the old Liu family is also very simple, and the guests basically know each other.

The sudden appearance of a stranger, especially such a beautiful stranger, naturally attracted everyone's attention.

Liu Honglin smiled and asked Liu Lixing: "Old Liu, who is this?"

"Why don't you speak, is it possible that you are a mute?"

Before Liu Lixing could speak, Xiang Yufang said angrily, "Don't make fun of Old Liu's daughter-in-law."

"Not only is he not mute, his voice is also very nice."

"It's just that she is Xiaohui's girlfriend brought back from the Sakura Country, and she doesn't understand the language, so she didn't speak."

Liu Honglin suddenly realized it and said apologetically: "Look at my mouth, it's really hard for a dog to spit out ivory."

"Old Liu, don't take it to heart."

"I apologize to you."

"Don't tell me, your Xiaohui is really promising."

"Not only imported directly from abroad, but also found such a beautiful girlfriend."

Of course Liu Lixing would not be angry over such a trivial matter, and said proudly:
"No, I don't want to see whose son this is."

"A tiger father has no son, so my son, Liu Lixing, is naturally capable."

Seeing Lao Liu's shy look, if he blows it again, he will probably fly.

It's just that even if everyone wants to refute, there is no way to refute.

After all, the indoor photon is too good.

Not only tall, but also beautiful.

At this time, she was sitting quietly in a white dress, looking like a very well-bred lady.

It is more than enough to kill most of the so-called influencers in seconds.

Under this situation, everyone could only turn into a praise person and praise Liu Minghui for his abilities.

He praised Liu Lixing so much that he couldn't close his mouth from ear to ear.

After all, if his son is capable, it means he is capable.

Praising his son for rounding is tantamount to praising him.

In the crowd, others were congratulating Liu Lixing, but You Wanxia was secretly looking at everything in the old Liu family.

Little has changed from the last time I was here.

There is really no sign of a fortune.

This situation made You Wanxia very suspicious of her son Zhang Yun's words.

Is there anything in this old Liu's house that Zhang Yun cares about?
That's right, You Wanxia is Zhang Yun's mother.

Liu Minghui's "good" fellow countryman did not trick Liu Lixing last time, so he was also puzzled.

In addition, when he heard that Liu Lixing had paid off his foreign debts, he directly asked his mother to come and inquire about the situation.

If there is something wrong with Liu Minghui, he can take the opportunity to make a fortune.

After all, the money he had saved from working for several years was not as much as what Liu Minghui made at one time.

Naturally, he was thinking about Liu Minghui, a tough guy.

Little did they know, the little sheep in the original body had long since ceased to exist.

What stayed behind was the extremely terrifying Liu Minghui, the Great Demon King.

You Wanxia, ​​who was confused, could only keep her doubts in her heart and pretended to have nothing to do with everyone.

Time passed quickly, and after chatting, it was time for lunch.

Following Xiang Zhen's greeting, Liu Lixing and Indoor Photon set up the table.

An assortment of dishes began to be served on the table.

One thing that is good about doing it yourself is that it can guarantee the quality of the ingredients.

And also cheaper.

Chicken, duck, fish, cattle, sheep, pigs.

As all kinds of hard dishes were brought out, the air was gradually filled with the smell of food.

Fresh, fragrant, numbing, spicy, and even a mouth-watering sour taste.

Originated from a plate of sweet and sour pork ribs.

The orange-red sauce is all over the ribs, and it looks very attractive under the sunlight.

A child was so greedy that he planned to do it right away, but was stopped by his parents.

Snatching for food is not polite behavior.

Compared with these hard dishes, the two big plates of mapo tofu that Liu Minghui brought out at the end were a bit inferior.

The tofu is cut into equal-sized pieces and piled randomly on the plate.

The red light is dotted with some new green.

It looks very pleasing to the eye.

Best of all, all the tofu cubes remained intact and none of them crumbled during cooking.

But being submerged in the meaty aroma of various meat dishes, he could only stubbornly exude a scent that belonged to him.

The dishes were all served, and Xiang Zhen smiled broadly as she looked at the room full of people.

Most of the people here are their close relatives and friends.

near or far.

Being able to come here is an affirmation and support for myself.

Xiang Zhen said with a smile: "Time waits for no one, let's get started."

"It's just a simple home-cooked meal, I hope everyone doesn't dislike it."

"Don't be polite to me, just treat it as being in your own home."

Smelling the alluring fragrance in the air, everyone couldn't help swallowing.

After thanking Xiang Zhen for her hospitality, she picked up her chopsticks and prepared to have lunch.

Invariably.

All the chopsticks are stretched to the big fish and meat in the middle.

On the contrary, the mapo tofu made by Liu Minghui is not popular.

The battle has just begun, how can you waste your stomach space on these vegetarian dishes?
what?
You said there is minced meat in Mapo tofu?

How can that bit of minced meat compare with the pleasure of eating meat?

Liu Honglin carefully scooped up a bowl of chicken soup for himself.

He is used to drinking a small bowl of soup to warm his stomach before eating.

There are a few golden oil flowers floating on the amber chicken soup.

Simple but alluring.

Blow the oil flowers away, blow away the heat, and take a sip.

Liu Honglin only felt that the chicken soup was thick and delicious.

Not as bland as it seems.

Rich but not greasy, aftertaste, there is a touch of sweetness.

not enough.

One bite is totally not enough.

Morel mushroom, winter shiitake mushroom, Hericium erinaceus, Agaricus blazei, velvet mushroom, Cordyceps flower, white matsutake,…

It's the delicacies floating in the chicken broth that absorb the excess impurities and make the chicken broth look crystal clear.

At the same time, it also provides the unique delicious taste of mushrooms, which sublimates the delicious taste of chicken soup.

So fresh that Liu Honglin almost bit his own tongue.

Don't care about being hot.

Liu Honglin drank heavily.

Delicious food can never wait.

Couldn't wait for it to cool down to the right temperature.

As he drank more and more chicken soup, Liu Honglin felt his body gradually warm up.

Worked up an appetite and can't wait to enjoy more.

Picking up the spoon, Liu Honglin couldn't wait to scoop up two pieces of chicken and put them into his bowl.

Along with it came several plump mushrooms.

Go down in one bite.

Liu Honglin felt that the chicken was extremely tender.

Just a light bite, it can be off the bone, very convenient to eat.

Chew a few times.

Wait until the aroma of the chicken gradually fills the entire mouth, then swallow it in one gulp.

Feel the delicious sensation of food sliding into your stomach.

Let Liu Honglin say it was enjoyable, secretly thinking that this trip really came to the right place.

This craftsmanship tastes no worse than ordinary hotels.

As for those mushrooms?

When you bite into it, it's crispy and chewy.

Moisturized with chicken soup, it is also very delicious.

Liu Honglin couldn't help admiring: "This chicken soup is really delicious."

As soon as the words fell, I heard Xiang Yufang say:

"I don't know if the chicken soup tastes good, but this braised grass carp is really delicious."

"Fragrant but not greasy, tender but not loose."

"If it didn't taste very chewy, I almost thought I was eating tofu."

Xu Jingdong also praised: "If you want me to say, this beef is still delicious."

"Tender and chewy."

"Spicy and spicy taste, people can't stop."

"The most amazing thing is the size of these beef strips."

"I made a rough estimate and they are all about the same size."

"It's a terrible knife skill!"

Compliments came one after another for a while, making Xiang Zhen smile from ear to ear.

To be praised by everyone, she felt that her hard work for half a day was worth it.

At the same time, I was a little puzzled, could it be that I had awakened the power of the God of Cooking, and my level had improved so exaggeratedly.

But Xu Jingdong's last words reminded her.

It's not that her cooking skills have improved, but that Liu Minghui's knife skills are really good.

It can give full play to the characteristics of each ingredient.

Make dishes more delicious.

Knife skills, as one of the basic skills of a chef, naturally have this effect.

Xiang Zhen, who knew the truth, was not discouraged.

On the contrary, I am very happy.

That was my son's craft.

The better the merrier she is.

With the blessing of delicious food, the host and guests enjoyed the whole birthday banquet, and everyone ate happily.

Just when everyone was having fun together, they heard a sharp voice shouting:
"You lose money, don't eat delicious meat, and eat tofu all the time here."

"It's so stupid!"

"Eat, give me more meat!"

The harsh voice immediately attracted everyone's attention.

Looking towards the source of the sound, I saw You Wanxia was constantly picking up meat in the bowl of her grandson Zhang Xiaowei.

Not only that.

While sandwiching the meat, You Wanxia kept taking out the original Mapo tofu from the bowl and throwing it on the table.

This waste of food is simply outrageous.

You Wanxia was really angry.

The taste of the dishes on this table was really beyond her expectation, they were all very delicious.

This can be seen from the bones piled up into a hill beside her.

That was the result of her constant fighting.

Unfortunately, when she turned her head, she found that her grandson Zhang Xiaowei was eating the plate of mapo tofu.

It's completely different from my usual meat-eating self.

Is this fooled by mapo tofu?

What's so good about tofu?

It's downright stupid.

You Wanxia decided to correct this wrong behavior and picked up a lot of meat for Zhang Xiaowei.

After completely submerging the mapo tofu, I continued to eat contentedly.

After a while, looking back, she almost exploded with anger.

I saw that Zhang Xiaowei had pulled all the meat to the bottom of the bowl and was still concentrating on eating Mapo Tofu.

Not only that, he actually stretched out his spoon to scoop out more.

Seeing the way he kept licking the corners of his mouth, people who didn't know would think that he had eaten some delicacies from mountains and seas.

This kind of ignorant and disobedient behavior immediately made You Wanxia explode.

This is the behavior just now.

On the other hand, Zhang Xiaowei, who was scolded for no reason, was a little confused.

Who did he provoke by having a good meal?
Staring blankly at You Wanxia's movements, tears welled up in her eyes, about to flow down.

Seeing Zhang Xiaowei's aggrieved appearance, everyone couldn't help persuading:
"Wanxia, ​​let the child eat whatever he wants."

"Meat and vegetables have their own nutrition, and there is no distinction between high and low."

"It doesn't necessarily mean that eating more meat is more nutritious."

With everyone's support, Zhang Xiaowei could no longer suppress his grievances.

Tears streamed down, and he shouted:

"I don't eat meat, I want tofu."

"This tofu is delicious, not worse than meat at all."

"It's definitely not the unpalatable tofu you make!"

Hearing Zhang Xiaowei's last words, You Wanxia frowned and cursed:

"The labor and management work hard to prepare delicious meals for you every day."

"It's great that you are a white-eyed wolf, but you actually dislike the food I cook?"

"If you don't listen to me today, you won't be able to eat!"

"A plate of mapo tofu can be delicious, it's an idiot!"

After speaking, he directly picked up Hang Xiaowei's rice bowl, picked up a piece of chicken and was about to stuff it into his mouth.

He actually planned to force feed him.

Zhang Xiaowei kept his mouth shut, very resistant.

He hummed and said, "I don't, I want to eat tofu."

You Wanxia force-fed her for a long time, but she didn't feed him.

Immediately annoyed, he slapped Zhang Xiaowei directly on the face.

Immediately, a slap print appeared on Zhang Xiaowei's tender face.

It was bright red and hot, and immediately made Zhang Xiaowei feel wronged to the point of explosion.

With a kick of his calves, he actually pushed the seat he was sitting on directly.

Before You Wanxia could react, she ran towards the door crying.

Looking at the delicious food on the table with some reluctance, You Wanxia threw the bowls and chopsticks on the table and cursed:
"A product that loses money is a product that loses money. I really don't know what it means."

Immediately followed and rushed out.

It can be expected that what awaits Zhang Xiaowei is definitely a severe beating.

You Wanxia's behavior left everyone speechless.

Secretly thought that this grandma really failed, how could she treat her grandson like this?

After simply clearing the table, everyone continued to eat as if the two of them had never been here before.

Give up this table of food because of such a trivial matter?

They can't bear it!

In a short while, the atmosphere returned to the happy and harmonious appearance before.

Some people are inherently redundant.

One more of her is not much, one less of her is not much.

But this time, everyone focused on the mapo tofu made by Liu Minghui.

They are really curious.

What kind of delicacy is it that can actually make Zhang Xiaowei muster the courage to resist You Wanxia.

I remembered the amazing feeling when this plate of Mapo Tofu was just served on the table.

For a moment, everyone stretched their spoons into the bowls containing Mapo Tofu.

Half of a large bowl of mapo tofu disappeared in an instant.

hot!
Hot hot hot hot!
Everyone never expected that the mapo tofu that had been on the table for more than 10 minutes was still hot.

I didn't check for a while, and almost burned my mouth.

Only then did they understand why Liu Minghui reminded that the mapo tofu was very hot when serving the dishes.

Fortunately, after more than ten minutes of cooling, no matter how good the insulation effect of Mapo Tofu is, the temperature is slightly lower.

It can be said to be just right to eat at this time.

It is hot enough to stimulate the spicy taste of mapo tofu, but it will not burn the mouth.

With just one bite, the white tofu melts in your mouth and is unimaginably tender.

Xiang Yufang's eyes were filled with disbelief.

How can this kind of tofu that has been placed for so long be so tender?
Not only is it tender, but the taste is unparalleled.

Especially the looming vegetarian minced meat.

The crispy unique taste combined with the fresh and tender tofu makes it very comfortable to eat.

Octave.

Every feature of Mapo Tofu is perfectly displayed.

There is no distinction between primary and secondary, and they highlight and blend with each other to achieve this delicacy together.

After one bite, people can't help but want to eat another bite.

It really is the food that can make Zhang Xiaowei cry, it is really extraordinary.

Xiang Yufang was about to praise, but suddenly found a few afterimages in front of her.

It turns out that everyone who also discovered the deliciousness of Mapo Tofu has reached out their spoons to Mapo Tofu again.

There is fast hand, no hand is slow.

Shouted to Yufang: "Save some for me!"

He immediately picked up the spoon and joined the battlefield.

Xu Jingdong, who was gnawing duck wings, was a little dazed.

What is the situation right now.

How can a small plate of mapo tofu attract people to loot it?

Isn't it mapo tofu?
No one has ever tasted the same.

But people have a herd mentality.

After thinking about it, he held out the duck's wings and also held out the spoon.

When this plate of mapo tofu was about to be wiped out, I grabbed a spoonful.

Looking at the tofu perfectly wrapped in red oil and dotted with minced meat.

Xu Jingdong couldn't help swallowing his saliva.

This mapo tofu seems a little different from what I usually eat?
Especially the spicy and delicious smell was constantly impacting Xu Jingdong's nasal cavity.

He couldn't help but put down his favorite duck wings and put this spoonful of mapo tofu in his mouth instead.

Just one bite opened the door to a new world for Xu Jingdong.

All kinds of wonderful tastes kept impacting Xu Jingdong's mouth.

Simultaneously stimulating his senses of taste, touch and smell.

Bring him unparalleled enjoyment.

Xu Jingdong's eyes were full of shock.

How can this mapo tofu be so delicious?

He never imagined that this humble mapo tofu is the absolute king of the whole table.

Careless.

I was actually confused by these bells and whistles, and didn't see clearly what I needed most.

I want mapo tofu!

I want more mapo tofu!

I want to eat!
(End of this chapter)