People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Yukari Yakumo laughed and said, "Oh my, I'm really interested in Mr. Manager. If I need to find a man in the future, Mr. Manager will definitely be at the top of my list of choices. I'm very easy to win over."

As she spoke, Yukari Yakumo glanced at Yuuka Kazami without leaving a trace, her eyes clearly waiting for Yuuka's answer.

Yukari Yakumo waited with a smile on her face. After a long while, she heard Yuuka Kazami say softly, "No one knows if you're easy to win over, but as far as I know, Shiraha is a very easy person to get. If you need to confess your feelings, you might succeed with just one sentence. After all, you still owe Shiraha a date."

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched. Good heavens, she even suspected that Yuuka Kazami and Shiraha were originally a couple. This ability to land critical hits was a bit too outrageous.

Reimu sighed and said, "That's true, but Yukari Yakumo, isn't this like an old cow eating young grass?"

Yukari Yakumo felt like an idiot. She wanted to have some fun and maybe even set someone up so she could cause some trouble, but instead she ended up getting herself into trouble, and she was the only one who got into trouble.

Yakumo Ran didn't say anything, but when she heard the sound of something being put into the pot, she immediately got excited. Her sixth sense told her that it was her fried tofu!

Yukari Yakumo said with a smile, "Just hearing that voice makes me hungry, right, Reimu?"

Reimu said irritably, "If you could get up earlier, I wouldn't be so hungry."

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched: "You know, we still need to grow, after all, we're only seventeen."

Hearing this, everyone was stunned. You don't even need to say that if you get any taller, it will be exaggerated. Just talking about your age, are you serious?

The group chatted idly, saying whatever came to mind, until finally Bai Yu pushed the food cart out. Yakumo Ran and Reimu's eyes lit up immediately.

Yukari Yakumo was also looking forward to cooking, but she was afraid of Shiraha now. This man was too scary. Others would hit you and you would hit them back, but Shiraha was different. If I hit you, he would just pull out a nuclear bomb.

Bai Yu served the dishes to Yakumo Yukari and the others one by one, and said with a smile: "First is the steamed pork with rice flour for you two, Yakumo-san and Reimu-san. For Yakumo Ran, you have Sichuan pepper chicken and fried tofu. And for the three of you, there is peach blossom wine. As for Kazami-san, you don't need an introduction."

Reimu's eyes nearly popped out of her head as she stared at the steamed pork in front of her. It looked incredibly luxurious, with pretty, pancake-like things stuck to the side of the steamer, and in the middle, a beautifully shaped slice of pork that looked like a small hill.

Yakumo Ran swallowed hard as she looked at the slices of Sichuan peppercorn chicken in front of her. Poultry again! Yakumo Ran was already drooling just from the aroma. Although it wasn't very hot, it was still warm.

Reimu looked at the food in front of her and said with a smile, "So, Mr. Manager! What's that on that plate?"

"This is a complimentary dish. While we were waiting, we got bored. If the three of you were going to drink, you'd need something to eat, so it's just a simple platter."

Reimu looked at the beautifully arranged platter with her eyes shining and asked, "What's that square one?"

"Pork jerky".

"Then... what are those black patches?"

"The dried sausage is something like this on the side, and the dipping sauce is in the middle. Please enjoy."

Reimu's eyes lit up as she exclaimed, "Manager!"

"Ok?"

"You are a good person!"

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "It seems that being rated as a good person is quite easy. I was just looking for some snacks while watching the movie, and a whole serving would be too much, so I had half and half."

Yakumo Ran was thrilled; this meal was too luxurious! She didn't know where to start eating, but no matter what, fried tofu was always the most delicious thing in her heart. She was a loyal fox.

Reimu smiled and said, "Manager, I thought you were here because of your date with Yukari Yakumo!"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "There's some connection, but it's obvious I was too naive and got tricked."

Upon hearing this, Lucifer burst out laughing, and Kazami Yuuka's lips also curled up. Shiraha was naive; even if Cerberus heard this, he wouldn't believe it. Besides, it was obvious to everyone who was tricking whom.

Reimu sighed and said, "It's alright, Manager! That's just how Yukari Yakumo is! I know you're a good person!"

Hearing this, Yukari Yakumo gritted her teeth, her face slightly flushed, and finally exclaimed, "It's just a date! Fine, let's go! But we can decide the time!"

Bai Yu paused for a moment, then said, "That works too."

Yukari Yakumo glared at Bai Yu with annoyance. As far as Bai Yu was concerned, whether he messed things up or not, he would still be the one who benefited. Yukari Yakumo decided that she would never try to trick Bai Yu again in this lifetime. It was too embarrassing!

When Bai Yu returned to the kitchen with the other half of the platter, Lucifer leaned over and whispered, "Hey, which of the three of us do you choose?"

"I choose to watch a movie."

"Hmph! Then who's prettier?"

"Hmm...I feel like it is..."

Lucifer gritted his teeth and slapped Bai Yu, whispering, "Hmph! You still want to think about it?! You really are a big jerk! But you're really wicked."

"I guess it's because my woman is a devil that I feel like I've become bad."

Lucifer was taken aback for a moment, then laughed and said, "That's enough! I've always been a good woman, okay? Your devilish side is something you were born with!"

"Huh? Is that so?"

"Of course!"

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Chapter 537 Yukari Yakumo's Rambling Thoughts, Reimu's Entrustment (Please Subscribe~)

So-called steamed pork with rice flour is, as the name suggests, made by steaming pork with rice flour. However, the ingredients for steamed pork with rice flour are not so simple.

Pork belly with skin is indispensable. That layer of skin, fat, and lean pork belly, even if you just cut it up and leave it there, you can feel the satisfying taste when you bite into it.

The so-called steamed pork with rice flour is inseparable from the rice flour used to wrap the succulent pork belly. The rice flour is soft, fragrant, and delicious. Just thinking about the words "soft, succulent, and smooth" makes you feel the wonderful sensation of eating the meat slices.

The taste of steamed pork with rice flour is incredibly varied, yes, incredibly varied. You can add a little spice to make it mildly spicy, add a little pumpkin to make it sweet, add a little lotus root to make it smooth, add a little sweet potato to make it fragrant and sweet, or even add a little balsamic vinegar to make it softer and more sweet and sour.

As for the steamed pork with rice flour that Bai Yu made for Yakumo Yukari and the other person, after much deliberation, he still used pumpkin. First of all, pumpkin is easy to digest. Secondly, compared to the sweetness of sweet potato, pumpkin is sweet and refreshing. It is not too sweet and does not lose its own fragrance. Moreover, pumpkin has a powdery and glutinous texture that sweet potato does not have.

Making steamed pork with rice flour is very simple. First, cut the pork, then marinate it. After marinating, mix it with rice flour, and then steam it in a pot.

Simple dishes often have extraordinary deliciousness, and steamed pork with rice flour is no exception. The aroma of steamed pork with rice flour is already irresistible when it is almost cooked.

The moment it came out of the pot, as the steam carried out its fresh and sweet aroma, only one thought filled my mind: this thing is extraordinary.

This idea proved to be correct. After the steamed pork was cooked, when you picked up a slice, the meat was so soft and tender that you didn't even dare to pinch it too hard. The slightly wobbly slice felt like it might break off at any moment.

Eating meat and drinking wine in large gulps is never shameful. Just pick up a big piece of meat, put it in your mouth, and enjoy the feeling of the meat hitting your taste buds and being chewed by your teeth. Needless to say, it's pure enjoyment.

The sliced ​​meat is tender and fragrant, crisp and refreshing, with both lean and fatty parts, red and white stripes, tender but not mushy. The rice noodles are oily and fragrant, sweet and glutinous. The pumpkin is sweet and soft, with a delicate taste. It looks heavy, but it is actually refreshing after you take a bite.

Rich yet not greasy, sweet and soft, that's probably what steamed pork with rice flour is all about. The pancake on the side is also carefully made, white and fluffy. That pancake is called lotus leaf pancake. It's very easy to eat. Just put the meat and pancake together and you're done.

The already delicious steamed pork with rice flour, combined with the flavorful and soft lotus leaf buns, creates a taste that melts in your mouth.

Generally speaking, the flavors of steamed pork with rice flour can be divided into three types.

Five-spice flavor – a lingering, delicate aroma, tender yet not mushy, with an unforgettable, elegant fragrance.

Adding fermented chili peppers creates a fragrant and tangy flavor that lingers on the palate.

Shiitake mushrooms – Adding shiitake mushrooms creates a rich mushroom aroma that lingers for a long time.

This is why steamed pork with rice flour is simple to make yet still exceptionally delicious. Some things are not simple just because you know they are easy to make; it's about restraint and elegance.

At this moment, Reimu picked up a slice and subconsciously caught it with her palm, because the slice of meat was so tender that it seemed like it would break at any moment. As it turned out, the meat was not as fragile as she had imagined.

The moment she put it in her mouth, Reimu was captivated. She had never tasted anything so delicious before, not even the self-proclaimed culinary experts at the parties she used to attend.

Reimu prefers sweet things, but not too sweet, because cloying sweetness is even more unbearable than greasy food. Reimu felt that the steamed pork in front of her was completely against her taste.

The sweet taste and tender texture, though meat, were incredibly fragrant. She was certain this wasn't a mutation! What kind of mutation could produce such delicious food? Impossible!

Yukari Yakumo was also surprised. This dish called steamed pork with rice flour was exceptionally delicious. She suddenly had the illusion that she could come to this shop every day as long as it was still open.

But then she seemed to remember that date from before. She had never been on a date with a man in all her years of life, and just thinking about it made her a little nervous. That's right, because she was certain that Bai Yu was an existence beyond her control, so this uncontrollable situation made her very flustered.

While Bai Yu was watching a movie with Lucifer, he suddenly heard Reimu call his name. Turning around, he saw Reimu saying with a serious expression, "Manager! I can confirm that you are a good person! So, I can entrust Yakumo Yukari to you with peace of mind!"

Yukari Yakumo, who was chewing her food, froze for a moment before slamming her hand on the table and shouting, "Reimu! You little brat! What do you mean you entrusted us to?!"

"Look, you sleep during the day and then eat at the shopkeeper's place at night. If you think about it, Gensokyo will have far fewer troubles this way. Isn't that great?"

Yukari Yakumo gritted her teeth and said, "You want to pay for it yourself, right!"

"Manager! Although you're a good person, I won't hand over Yakumo Yukari to you!"

Seeing Reimu's face change faster than flipping through a book, and Shiraha, who hadn't said a word the whole time, just tilting his head and looking at them with a puzzled expression, Yukari Yakumo shouted, "Who gave you the right to decide who belongs to us?!"

"So you still want to be with the shop manager!"

"We don't! Let's drink!"

"Fine, I'll drink! But when it comes to brewing, I'm second to none! I'm... I... um... um?! This wine smells amazing!"

Yukari Yakumo said irritably, "Let's just drink! Our goal is to try all the wines that are suitable for ladies in the shop!"

Reimu asked in confusion, "What about the men's?"

Yukari Yakumo was taken aback, then turned to Shiraha and called out, "Manager! What kind of drinks are for men?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment, then went back to the kitchen and got a glass of clear liquor, but he covered it with a piece of cardboard. Yakumo Yukari, Reimu, and the other three looked over. The moment Bai Yu lifted the lid, Reimu frowned and said, "The smell of alcohol is so strong!"

Yukari Yakumo nodded, but still leaned closer and said, "Manager, may I try a little? Just a little."

Shiraha nodded. Under the incredulous gazes of Reimu and the others, Yakumo Yukari picked up the cup, took a sip, and then immediately put it down, exclaiming, "This is too spicy! And it's so bitter!"

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "Because this is a tonic wine, you definitely won't like it. It contains many medicinal herbs, so it's not suitable for cooking or removing fishy smells. You don't need this to remove any unpleasant odors either. You should know that this cup of wine is very expensive."

Without waiting for Yukari Yakumo's incredulous gaze, he tilted his head back and downed a glass of wine directly into his mouth. Although his lips didn't touch the glass, Yukari's face still flushed. Reimu exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! The manager has a great capacity for alcohol!"

"It's alright, please enjoy your meal."

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Chapter 538 Reimu's Evaluation, Reimu's Little Thoughts (Please Subscribe~)

Yukari Yakumo was feeling very conflicted. That man had drunk the sake she had already drunk from?! Although she knew that it was impossible to pour the sake back into the vat after drinking it, since it wasn't her own house, and it would be a waste to throw it away, plus the taste would be too strong.

But she never expected that Bai Yu would actually drink it. She was in a complete mess right now. If Bai Yu found out, he would definitely say in a bad mood, "It's a waste to throw it away, and it's not appropriate to pour it back. If you pour it into the kimchi, it won't taste the same. After all, kimchi doesn't use medicinal wine."

Yakumo Ran and the others didn't think much of it. After looking at it, Yakumo Yukari suddenly felt like an idiot. She breathed a sigh of relief and continued eating.

However, halfway through her meal, Yukari Yakumo suddenly felt a bit cheated. After glancing at Shiroha, she realized that she was no match for him, so she silently looked at Ran Yakumo, who was silently eating her Sichuan peppercorn chicken on the side.

The next moment, the wicked little hand made its move again. Yakumo Ran was enjoying her spicy chicken, but when she saw a pair of chopsticks suddenly appear, she stiffly looked to her side.

Yukari Yakumo glanced at Ran Yakumo with a calm expression. The two remained still for a few seconds before Yukari Yakumo took the piece of chicken and put it in her mouth.

Yakumo Ran felt her heart break; her dish had been stolen by that wicked little hand again. But thankfully, it wasn't her favorite fried tofu, so she could accept it.

After eating a piece of Sichuan peppercorn chicken, Yukari Yakumo shuddered. This stuff was pretty potent...

Sichuan pepper chicken and steamed pork with rice flour are both delicious and relatively simple Chinese dishes. As the name suggests, Sichuan pepper chicken is exactly what it is.

Therefore, Sichuan peppercorn chicken has a unique characteristic that others don't: a rich, numbing flavor that can only be experienced in special dishes.

Sichuan pepper chicken is very easy to make because it is a cold dish. Cold dishes are generally relatively easy to cook, but the characteristic of cold dishes is that they are not very fragrant. Therefore, a lot of spices and ingredients are needed to bring out their deliciousness.

Find a whole chicken or chicken leg, remove the bones but keep the skin, put it in a pot and cook it with Sichuan peppercorns. After it's cooked, steam it, soak it in ice water, and then put it back in the refrigerator.

That's right, this dish takes cold dishes to the extreme. It's boiled in cold water, steamed in cold water, soaked in ice water, and refrigerated from start to finish. It's quite absurd, but as a result, this dish has an unprecedented texture and elasticity.

Then comes the most complicated step, which can be simple or difficult: preparing all the seasonings and spices. Not to mention other ingredients like chili peppers, oyster sauce, vinegar, Sichuan peppercorn oil, and other seasonings, just this big bowl of rich, spicy, and numbing sauce combined with boneless chicken—that's pretty much the charm of cold dishes.

Cold dishes don't have the ability to be fragrant; they rely on their appearance, and that's all they can do. I ask you, aside from people who can't eat spicy food, who can resist a bowl of boneless chicken with Sichuan peppercorns, chopped green onions, and small red chilies still clinging to the skin?

One bite, and the chicken, now completely cold, has an exceptionally amazing taste. The flavor of the meat as you chew it is entirely the broth itself. This delicious sensation is what makes Sichuan peppercorn chicken so special.

Whether it's the springy and smooth chicken skin, the tender chicken meat, or the Sichuan peppercorn sauce itself, everything is an exceptional delicacy.

The finished product is numbingly spicy, salty, and savory, with a tender texture and a refreshing taste. Even though it is a dish that is kept cold and numbing throughout the entire process, it still cannot remove its delicious essence. After all, in addition to this, the most crucial and refreshing aspect of Sichuan pepper chicken is its numbing and spicy flavor.

That is, this thing doesn't require spitting out bones. The most agonizing thing about eating in the world is that you can't eat meat in some places when you eat bones, you have to peel shrimp, you have to peel nuts, you have to spit out fish bones, and the most outrageous thing is that you have to spit out bones when you eat chicken.

Sichuan pepper chicken has no bones, which means you can fully enjoy the smooth and delicious chicken, and feel the excitement of your taste buds being activated by the spicy and numbing flavor. You can enjoy this delicious food without having to spit out bones.

After trying a bite, Yakumo Ran was about to comment when she covered her mouth. She didn't dare to speak; if she did, she was afraid the food would be completely devoured!

As a result, Yakumo Ran's Sichuan peppercorn chicken was still taken away. Fortunately, there was only one piece. She is not a stingy person. What she was afraid of was that someone would eat it and then know that most of the plate was gone. If it was a normal sharing, she would be happy to do so.

After chewing for a while, Yukari Yakumo smiled and said, "What amazing food! This Sichuan pepper chicken is perfect with alcohol! Hey! Ran! Why weren't you saying anything? You were drinking alone here. Come on, come on! Let's drink together!"

Yakumo Ran nodded repeatedly, and Yakumo Yukari said with a smile, "We've really discovered an interesting place!"

Kazami Yuuka said softly, "I'm the one who discovered it."

"Well, I was the first one to see this door, but I had to go out and didn't open it. Otherwise, I would have been the first one here! This shop would be full of monsters by now!"

Reimu said irritably, "Don't talk like you're going to move Gensokyo over here..."

"We didn't say that. It's just that casual parties and such are fine to be held here. It's so convenient and safe too. The manager is really capable."

Reimu paused for a moment and said, "Oh! I didn't expect you to be so boastful, Yukari Yakumo."