People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Erina looked at the bluefin tuna with some doubt and said, "Manager Shiraha, I have a question. Is this block of ice just one whole piece like this?"

Bai Yu gently touched the ice block with the handle of the ceramic knife, and the ice block collapsed immediately, breaking into a pile of ice shards that looked like a snow mountain.

Erina exclaimed in surprise, "Wow! How did you do that?"

"Hmm... as long as you're quick enough, you can do it. And when it breaks into pieces, it will hold its shape a little, so it will look like the ice cube from before. It should be considered a bonus skill for performing live cooking."

Erina nodded, and Shiraha said with a smile, "Don't be so nervous. You've made plenty of sashimi before, there's no need to stare at the fish like that."

Kobayashi Rindou thought for a moment and said, "What are you going to do with the fish head?"

"Fish head? I haven't decided yet. What do you want to do with it?"

"Hmm... I suddenly want to try what it's like to use a tuna head for chopped chili fish head..."

"Save your breath, just watch carefully."

"Oh!"

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Chapter 627 Alice the Waitress, Nervous Alice (Please Subscribe~)

Kyoko Yuuki was still thinking about Bai Yu's identity. The only thing she was certain of was that Bai Yu was an outstanding man and was indeed very young.

As they were talking, they saw Alice pushing a food cart out. This was Bai Yu's requirement: after they opened for business, they had to learn to talk to customers, no matter how familiar they were with them, instead of talking to friends.

Alice was lucky enough to draw the first one. Alice was still a little nervous because she was nervous just seeing how this truckload of food got there. It was a truckload of things that were more valuable than gold, and it was her first time actually working.

Hisako said somewhat nervously, "Ms. Erina, what if...?"

Erina said with some concern, "Alice, that idiot, please don't say anything wrong or spill anything, or there will be an accident!"

Bai Yu said with a smile, "It's alright, she's a top student from Totsuki Academy after all."

Erina and the others nodded. Asuna was also taken aback when she saw that it was an unfamiliar girl delivering the food, but she didn't say anything because she remembered that they were there for a field study.

When Alice reached their side, Kyoko Yuuki finally came to her senses. She was taken aback when she saw that it wasn't Shiraha, but then she immediately realized that this was a training session that Shiraha had given to the students who had come to study.

She was also very curious about whether the little girl from the Nakiri family would make a mistake, after all, the Nakiri family was a world-class gourmet family, and they had too many companies.

Kyoko Yuuki gave a polite smile and said softly, "You're a student of Totsuki Academy, right? You're here for fieldwork?"

Alice nodded and smiled, saying, "That's right, we should cherish this opportunity. After all, even Grandpa couldn't get Manager Bai Yu to come to the school. It's a rare chance to come here, so we should learn properly."

Kyoko Yuuki nodded, and Alice didn't say anything either. She first held the large plate of chilled bluefin tuna sashimi firmly in both hands and placed it steadily in the center between Asuna and Kyoko Yuuki.

This was the only cold dish and also the largest in size, so it should be placed in the center. Kyoko Yuuki nodded as she looked at the pieces of bright red tuna meat placed on the snow-capped ice. It was indeed the appearance of bluefin tuna meat and it was very fresh.

Alice said gently, "First up is the bluefin tuna sashimi, using the middle belly, the main body, and the large belly. The lemon is already chilled on the side, and the seasonings are on the side as well. There's also fresh wild wasabi here."

A few lemon slices are placed to one side, along with some mint and vanilla, making it look very beautiful. This presentation alone deserves full marks.

Then Alice picked up the main course for the two of them, which was the Chateaubriand steak they had ordered. The steak was prepared perfectly, with its marbling glistening with oil, and the entire surface of the roasted meat was a beautiful caramel color.

A little bit of mashed potatoes and a few chopped asparagus spears were placed on one side, along with some roasted shiitake mushrooms. The mushrooms had been cut and the patterns on them looked very beautiful after being charred.

Alice continued, "Then comes your Chateaubriand steak, with a touch of black pepper, served with mashed potatoes and roasted mushrooms on the side, topped with seasoning."

Kyoko Yuki's eyes lit up. This combination would make the Chateaubriand steak even more delicious, with the chewiness and tenderness of the steak itself, the smoothness and softness of shiitake mushrooms, the refreshing aroma of asparagus, and a little bit of mashed potatoes that would give the steak a richer texture.

Alice finally brought over a plate of salt-grilled pork chops served on bamboo and perilla leaves—the same one Senzaemon had ordered. After Alice explained it to Kyoko, Yuuki nodded.

It doesn't say the center turned burnt; it remained the color of pork, but the edges were slightly burnt, with a layer of white salt and lemon slices on one side.

When Alice put down the tomato pasta, she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Alice smiled and said, "The last dish is the main course for the two of you, tomato pasta with some beef brisket. It's not made with animal cheese, but with plant-based cheese, so please don't worry."

Asuna's eyes lit up. If it was plant-based cheese, there wasn't much to worry about, although she would still have to go back and work out properly.

Alice finally brought out two wine glasses, but only one contained red wine; the other contained soda water, which was the same as water.

Alice put the food down and then said softly, "These are your soda water and Conti. The soda water is unrefrigerated and sugar-free. Now your meal is served. Please enjoy. If you need anything, please let me know."

Kyoko Yuuki nodded. There was nothing wrong with the order or the introduction. She didn't shaki her hands and ruin the plating of the dishes. She also spoke very naturally. The only drawback was that she often didn't look at the customers.

However, for a student who is still in school to be able to introduce such a high level of cuisine, especially to a stranger, and a pampered young lady, it is already quite perfect.

"Thank you, I'll call you if I need anything."

Alice breathed a sigh of relief after pushing the food cart over, looking at Bai Yu with some anticipation. Bai Yu just smiled and didn't say anything. Alice immediately became nervous and whispered to Erina, "Did I do something wrong?"

Erina scratched her head and said, "I don't know. I feel like everything's fine. What do you think, Hisako?"

"I didn't notice either."

"Why did Alice seem so strange to me just now, Little Peach?"

Alice was taken aback. Kobayashi Rindou sighed and said, "It would be strange if it weren't. Alright, send the food cart back. Go find Shiraha to study."

Alice nodded repeatedly, placed the food cart down, and then came over. At this moment, Yuuko Ichihara and Lucifer were looking at the book in Shiraha's hand from the left and right, respectively. Nakiri Managi and the others also looked at Alice, nodded, and then gathered together to talk.

Alice was extremely nervous, because besides Shiraha, there were also Special Enforcement Officers and First-Class Enforcement Officers like Nakiri Managi here.

Alice asked somewhat nervously, "Manager Baiyu, did I do something wrong just now?"

"You...you're nervous, aren't you?"

"Huh? Hmm...."

"So you didn't even look up."

Alice nodded in realization. This meal was too precious. She carefully served it, without looking up at all when introducing it. Erina also nodded and said that something felt strange.

Bai Yu smiled and said, "But it's very good. It seems you've been paying attention in class and have a good amount of knowledge."

"hey-hey...."

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Chapter 628 Blue Diamond Among Fish: An Ingredient More Expensive Than Gold (Please Subscribe~)

After explaining the drawbacks to Alice, Bai Yu didn't say anything more, mostly offering praise, which relieved Alice.

Managi Nakiri smiled and said, "Alice did a great job, she's just not very skilled yet, but she'll improve later."

"Yes! Thank you, Aunt Managi!"

Erina breathed a sigh of relief. She had been worried that Alice might have problems, but thankfully Alice didn't let her down at the crucial moment.

On the other side, Kyoko Yuuki and the others were about to start eating. Kyoko Yuuki swallowed hard as she looked at the slices of bright red, beautiful bluefin tuna that looked like jewels.

Asuna took a spoonful of wasabi soy sauce from the side and poured some in. She did the same and asked expectantly, "Mom, should I squeeze lemon on top?"

Kyoko Yuuki nodded, and Asuna eagerly squeezed in. The already beautiful sashimi looked even more delicious now.

Tuna sashimi is already considered the aristocracy among sashimi, but bluefin tuna is even more so, because tuna itself is a magical creature.

Tuna need to swim constantly from the moment they are born, otherwise they will suffocate and die. Bluefin tuna generally live in the deep sea, are about 3 meters long, and the average weight of a bluefin tuna is about 150 kilograms, while the heaviest can reach more than 600 kilograms.

Tuna fishing boats typically catch around 150 kg, while catches exceeding 200 kg are considered a bumper harvest. The largest recorded individual weighed 679 kg.

Bluefin tuna is the largest species in the tuna family. Its flesh is delicate, rich in oil, and light red in color. It has an excellent taste and is very expensive. It is also the most popular gourmet fish in Japan. Its catch accounts for less than 1% of the total global tuna catch. It is mainly used to make high-end sashimi, and its market is entirely in Japan.

It's incredibly rare. The most expensive bluefin tuna has been auctioned for tens of millions of yen, which shows just how precious it is.

The cold, deep-sea waters give bluefin tuna its delicious flavor, and its high fat content gives it an excellent texture. As a result, bluefin tuna is also known as the "blue diamond of fish" and the "king of sashimi".

In other words, when you eat bluefin tuna, you can't simply treat it as ordinary sashimi. If you think of it as a sapphire, you'll know what you're eating.

Tenshin refers to a lean cut of meat on the back of the tuna. In tuna, the part near the spine is called Tenshin. The meat here has a tender flavor similar to beef tenderloin, and every bite is chewy, juicy, and incredibly soft.

The middle fat, also known as the middle belly, is distributed on the belly and back of the tuna. It combines the rich, sweet fat of the daido (fatty tuna) and the bright, slightly acidic red meat of the akami (lean tuna), resulting in a flavor and texture that is somewhere between the two. This part has a higher fat content, making the meat very tender and delicious.

The most delicious part is the large fat part, also known as the belly. This part has a nickname, "heavenly delicacy," which means it is the most delicious part of the fish.

Large fat is generally divided into two categories according to the distribution pattern of fat: frost-covered and snake-belly.

Similar to Wagyu marbled beef, samosa has a fine, frost-like texture, with fat perfectly and evenly integrated into the fish meat, resulting in a tender and succulent texture.

Snake belly, similar to salmon, consists of layers of fat and pink flesh. However, because wild tuna move around a lot in this part, snake belly meat is usually tougher and has thick tendons like beef brisket.

The meat from this area is a delight with every bite; it's rich yet not greasy, soft and juicy, a wonderful texture that makes your teeth ache and makes you want to roll your tongue and swallow it whole.

The firm flesh and the different distribution of fat make each part offer a similar yet completely different enjoyment. After being chilled, it has an added cool and refreshing smoothness, and the aroma of the fat, combined with lemon juice, becomes more and more fragrant with each chew.

The slight spiciness of wasabi, combined with the umami flavor of wasabi soy sauce, makes every bite of a large, succulent piece of sashimi, glistening under the light, a satisfying and enjoyable experience, no matter which part you take.

The cool, refreshing sensation, combined with the flavor and texture, made Kyoko Yuuki sigh with relief. "It's definitely bluefin tuna. You can only feel this kind of fatness in bluefin tuna."

Asuna breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The texture is amazing, no wonder it's called the Blue Diamond of Fish."

Kyoko Yuuki nodded, picked up the bottle of Conti and shook it before taking a small sip. She tasted oak, Pinot Noir, and a hint of tobacco and something else. Kyoko Yuuki breathed a sigh of relief.

Eating bluefin tuna and drinking Romanée-Conti, with Chateaubriand steak in front of her, it was a very luxurious meal no matter how you looked at it. Kyoko Yuuki was prepared to spend a lot of money, but she felt that the delicious food was worth it. You get what you pay for, and there's a reason why these things are expensive, and it's not like she can't afford them.

As mentioned before, since we didn't buy a whole fish, it couldn't be that expensive. Apart from that, the rest of the dishes were nothing special.

"Asuna, do you often come here for breakfast?"

"Well, dumplings, sandwiches, orange juice, etc... but usually there's not much chance to stay at the shop to eat because I have to go to school."

Kyoko Yuuki nodded, then asked with some doubt, "Do you have enough money?"

"That's enough. Manager Shiraha's dishes are delicious and the prices are very low, so low that I couldn't believe it when I first came here."

"Hmm? How cheap is it?"

"I don't remember... I've been here so many times, Mom, you'll be very surprised when you pay the bill."

Kyoko Yuuki said softly, "Of course I know, because this meal isn't cheap."

"No, what I mean is that the price of this meal will be surprisingly low."

"Hmm? Never mind... how low can it get? Hurry up and eat. How did you do on your midterms?"

"It's still the same. I got everything except for the points that would definitely be deducted. There were no mistakes."

Kyoko Yuuki nodded, then her thoughts drifted off for a while. Asuna just felt that her mother was acting strangely today, but she couldn't quite put her finger on what was wrong.

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Chapter 629 Genos: I've figured it out, the truth behind Tony's absence (Please subscribe~)

After the bluefin tuna sashimi, the tender and smooth Chateaubriand steak seemed a step below, but it was still a rare delicacy.

If the previous description of the delicious bluefin tuna sashimi was simply about the taste of the bluefin tuna itself, then this Chateaubriand steak is more than just about the taste of the bluefin tuna.

This also proves Bai Yu's skill as a chef. Indeed, high-end ingredients often only require the simplest cooking methods, but because of their preciousness, they often require an exceptionally refined approach to this simple cooking method.

For example, the degree of charring of the steak, and the control of temperature, etc., Kyoko Yuuki was very clear about Shiraha's strength. She cut off a piece of steak, and there was a little bit of blood red in the center.

With each cut, you can see the juices slowly flowing down, eventually landing on the plate as the blood-red center drips down – it looks incredibly delicious.

It's as soft as a cake, but once you take a bite, you'll feel the tenderness and chewiness of beef—it's the art of meat juice.

After taking a couple of bites, Asuna asked with some confusion, "Mom, what is this dish...?"

"Hmm? This is salt-grilled pork chop."

Asuna thought for a moment and then asked, "What kind of salt is this?"

Kyoko Yuuki was also taken aback. After picking up a piece and tasting it, she said incredulously, "Fleur de sel... This... Why would they use fleur de sel on a salt-grilled pork chop?"

Asuna shook her head, clearly surprised as well. Fleur salsa is bluefin tuna, a rare and highly sought-after ingredient. How could they use it for grilled pork?

What reassured the two was that the tomato pasta was just ordinary pasta, with ordinary tomatoes, ordinary beef, etc., although it tasted better than any tomato pasta they had ever eaten.

"Manager Shiraha! This is absolutely delicious! I never imagined that pork ribs and shrimp could be so tasty!"

Seeing Genos's expression, Bai Yu smiled and said, "Just do your best. Would you like a refill of your beer?"

Saitama shook his head and said, "No need. Drinking will only lead to trouble. Let's just leave it as it is... Ah... Is it already nine o'clock? It's time to go back."

Genos said in a deep voice, "Manager Shiraha! Please name a price that reflects the deliciousness of this dish so I can understand just how delicious it is!"

Yuuko Ichihara and the others were taken aback. What was this sudden outburst? It's just eating some pork ribs and shrimp, it's just paying the bill, right? You're putting a lot of pressure on everyone like this.

Under Genos's expectant gaze, Shiraha tilted his head and said, "One thousand yen."

"One...one thousand?!" x2

Genos and Saitama were both shocked. Genos thought Saitama also thought it was too little and was about to speak when he heard Saitama say, "Genos, one thousand yen. You've gone to a lot of trouble this time."