Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

Jōichirō replied casually, "I'm only temporarily serving as the head chef here at the request of a friend."

After a pause, fearing that Bogus wouldn't believe him, Joichiro continued truthfully, "I estimate it will only last two or three months, not long."

"To be honest, my son has always followed in my footsteps, helping me run the diner. He's a promising talent, but if he spends his whole life hiding in the diner, he'll only be like a frog in a well, only seeing the sky. Therefore..."

At this point, a gratified smile appeared on Joichiro's face.

"Oh?"

"That's right!"

Bogus seemed to have realized something.

……

Where is Joichiro?

"Quickly...quickly have him make me a duck rice bowl."

Just then, a thin ascetic named Arda, dressed in a faded yellow cotton robe, ignored the staff's advice and forced his way into the kitchen.

When his gaze inadvertently fell upon Saiba Joichiro, his eyes, which had been as calm and still as an ancient well, instantly stirred with an uncontrollable excitement.

Saiba Ichiro!

This culinary giant is renowned in the food world.

Like a dazzling star, it instantly illuminated a long-sealed corner deep within the heart of the ascetic Arda.

……

"Master Arda".

"Please...you must calm down."

Nearby, a strong hotel staff member quickly pulled back the impulsive Alda and pleaded with him.

"As the most renowned ascetic monk in India, you solemnly promised in front of the public media that you would stick to a vegetarian diet and stay away from meat for the rest of your life, and contribute to the protection of the ecological environment with your own actions."

"You can't break your vow and eat duck rice here!"

"I do not care!"

Unexpectedly, Alda looked resolute.

"I've been practicing asceticism for decades, can't I enjoy myself?"

"Didn't you all see that the renowned culinary master, Mr. Joichiro, is standing right in front of me?"

Alda, his expression growing increasingly agitated, actually shook off the staff despite his frail physique and approached Joichiro and Bougus: "Joichiro, I beg you, please make the duck rice bowl right now!"

"If I can't taste your dish in my lifetime, it will be worse than going to the eighteenth level of hell!"

……

words.

We've already come this far.

Jōichirō had no choice but to agree to Alda's request and make him a duck over rice bowl.

In Pokémon, the protagonist Ash once caught a cute Pokémon that even came with its own food, Farfetch'd.

But in reality, duck meat and duck eggs are not common in Japan.

The reason lies in Japan's small land area and its status as a maritime nation, where the water and space required for duck farming limit the development of its aquaculture industry. Furthermore, duck farming poses a serious pollution problem, which contradicts Japan's commitment to environmental protection.

Economically.

The profits from raising ducks are not as high as those from raising chickens or cattle.

Therefore, Japan's agricultural industrial structure tends to favor other more economical and higher value-added products, such as fish, chickens, and cattle.

In Japan, duck meat is more often found in specific high-end dishes or local specialties, rather than as an everyday ingredient!

……

of course.

Duck meat is relatively rare in Japan.

There are actually quite a few duck dishes, but few people know about them.

To give just one example, the Jibune, a stew served by the Kaga Domain during the Edo period, was made with duck meat covered in wheat bran. This stew can still be found in Kanazawa today.

Japanese duck rice bowl, or 隨丼, is one of Japan's traditional delicacies, especially renowned in certain regions.

E.g.

A small town near the Noto Peninsula.

Visitors can then enjoy duck rice bowls made with wild duck meat.

This type of rice bowl, typically made with freshly caught wild duck meat and served with rice, is incredibly delicious and unforgettable.

Then, Saiba Joichiro began preparing the ingredients: one serving of rice, plus some chopped carrots and mixed grains, two duck legs, three chili peppers, and some mung bean sprouts. The seasoning for marinating the duck was salt and freshly ground black pepper.

"Thinking about it, it seems like it's been a long time since I made this dish."

Looking at the dazzling array of items on the counter, Shiroichiro felt a slight sense of感慨 (gǎnkǎi, a complex feeling of mixed emotions, often including nostalgia or regret).

Chapter 84 The Bone and Flesh Tree

Steam the rice.

Use kitchen scissors to debone the duck legs.

First, cut the duck leg open along one side, then gently remove the meat around the bone.

Followed by.

Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper on the duck.

Spread a layer of soy sauce evenly on the skin side and set aside to marinate.

Wash the vegetables, slice the chili peppers, and prepare 1 tablespoon of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of light soy sauce, 3 tablespoons of chicken broth, and 1 tablespoon of white sugar. Grind some black pepper to make the sauce!

Finally, heat oil in a frying pan, add the duck meat, and sear until golden brown on both sides. Then pour in the black pepper sauce and simmer over medium-low heat to allow the duck meat to absorb the flavors. Next, stir-fry the chili peppers and bean sprouts.

Turn off the heat, remove the duck meat, cut it into pieces, and place it on top of the rice.

Add chili peppers and bean sprouts, fry a sunny-side-up egg, and pour the remaining black pepper sauce from the pan over it.

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Cooking!

It can change a person's beliefs.

Although duck meat is much inferior to pork, lamb, and chicken in terms of texture and taste, and even has a stronger gamey smell than lamb.

Therefore, when making duck rice bowls, you can only use heavy seasonings to mask the fishy smell. Even in Nanjing, the most famous place in China for cooking duck, there is only roast duck!

Take a bite.

The meat is exceptionally tender.

The special sauce is carefully prepared with goose fat and vegetables.

Not only is it not greasy, but it also has a refreshing taste that whets the appetite.

When paired with dried bamboo shoots, soft-boiled eggs, and pickled cucumbers, this duck rice bowl is simply a treat for the taste buds!

"Cool!"

"This is the kind of rice bowl dish that brings happiness~"

Finally, Master Alda, who was wolfing down his food, couldn't help but say to Joichiro with a satisfied expression.

He recalled the fortunate encounter he had with Joichiro Saiba 20 years ago, and how he had tasted his duck rice bowl. That flavor, in Alda's memory, was synonymous with happiness, an unforgettable experience for the rest of her life!

"how?"

Are you satisfied with your meal?

Upon hearing this, Shiro simply chuckled and asked calmly.

“I’m so satisfied.” Alda replied excitedly to Joichiro, “I thought I’d never have the chance to eat your duck rice bowl again, but who knew…”

"Our fate is not over yet, and a reunion is inevitable."

Suddenly, Shiro interrupted him, his tone carrying a profound meaning.

"Yes!"

"It's so good to see you again."

Alda paused for a moment, then sighed with deep appreciation.

……

The weather late at night.

The sky gradually darkened, and soon fine raindrops began to fall from the air.

This rain, without the howling of the wind or the roar of thunder, gently and delicately caressed this ancient and romantic city.