People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

Chapter 675 Be Careful When Eating Shark Meat, the Girls' Regret (Please Subscribe~)

Inside the shop, Yuuko Ichihara sat on a chair, hugging Shiraha's waist and leaning on his shoulder. She was exhausted and had a headache. Erina and the others were also covering their heads, looking miserable.

Kobayashi Rindou laughed and said, "Hey, hey, hey! Don't be silent! Is shark meat easy to prepare? Can we just sprinkle salt on it and eat it?"

Erina and the others covered their heads, not knowing what to say. Hisako, in particular, felt nauseous and covered her head, her face pale.

Yuuko Ichihara, holding Shiraha, said, "Shark meat... I'll never eat it again in my life..."

Kobayashi Rindou laughed and said, "How could that be! It's delicious! Right, Yuuko! You even boiled it in salt water! Are you that brainless? I told you not to eat it, not to eat it, and you still ate it!"

"Ugh... Stop talking... My head hurts... What a disgusting smell...."

Rindou Kobayashi said irritably, "It would be strange if shark meat could be eaten directly! Do you know why shark meat is so strange?"

Yuko Ichihara and the others shook their heads. Rindou Kobayashi said irritably, "Nonsense! It's about the shark's urinary system! Sharks use a cloaca! This thing has a very small capacity, so you could say that sharks practically don't have a urinary system! Guess how sharks solve this?"

Yuuko Ichihara and the others' expressions changed, while poor Alice still asked blankly, "Wh...how was it resolved?"

"That's right! It's the skin! And because of osmotic pressure, a large part of it is preserved in its own flesh! It would be strange if you could eat it directly! Think about it, a shark, the kind that's normally cooked, takes at least several years, right? You know what I mean!"

Yuko Ichihara and the others all looked up in surprise, staring blankly at Rindou Kobayashi. Yuko Ichihara quickly looked at Shiraha, who nodded and said, "That's right... So... people who can eat raw shark meat are not ordinary people... Shark meat needs to be processed before eating!"

"Ugh..." x4

Erina and the others ran straight to the restroom. Yuuko Ichihara looked horrified and, after a long while, pitifully said, "Shiraha! What do we do?! It's so disgusting!"

"I told you not to eat it..."

"I don't know either! Bai Yu..."

"The restroom is over there..."

Yuko Ichihara ran straight to the restroom in her blue butterfly slippers. Rindou Kobayashi sighed and said, "Seriously, these people are unbelievable..."

Bai Yu said with a smile, "It's really a good thing you had a change of heart and advised them in the end..."

Kobayashi Rindou sat down next to Shiraha with a helpless expression and said, "That's no use... They can eat as usual... But speaking of which... you didn't seem to say a word the whole time."

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "I already told you... but you still remember what happened, right?"

Kobayashi Rindou's lips twitched. The situation was truly beyond saving; Bai Yu had spoken up even before her. It seemed they could only blame themselves—ignoring the advice of their elders had led to this bitter pill...

The situation was roughly like this...

When Erina and the others arrived in the kitchen, they all looked full of fighting spirit. Seriously? As Japanese people, they thought they couldn't handle seafood? What a joke!

Alice patted her chest and said, "Manager Baiyu! Sister Longdan! You shouldn't have underestimated us!"

"Yeah!" x3

Alice then confidently said, "Leaving aside Erina and the others, I grew up in Northern Europe! I can definitely handle these things! Besides, I've seen ready-made shark meat in supermarkets!"

Bai Yu looked at Kobayashi Rindou, hesitated for a moment, and said, "Alice... how about... you choose something else..."

"No!" x5

Bai Yu glanced at Ichihara Yuko and asked in confusion, "Why are you here to join in the fun?"

Yuko Ichihara laughed and said, "Because I've never eaten shark meat before! It looks delicious!"

After glancing at it, Bai Yu said, "Shark meat is indeed quite delicious, but... today's shark meat is definitely not going to be good..."

Erina said confidently, "Manager Shiraha! Trust us! Give us a shark!"

Bai Yu sighed and handed them a fresh shark. Upon seeing it, Erina reached out and poked it, exclaiming in surprise, "Wow! This meat! It's such a strange texture! But it should taste pretty good, since there are no bones!"

Alice smiled and said, "Then let's begin! First... cut it open..."

"puff...."

"Gentian Sister, what are you laughing at?"

Alice and the others all looked over. Kobayashi Rindou quickly waved his hand to indicate that he was fine, while Ichihara Yuuko leaned over and watched with anticipation as the shark meat was cut.

After Alice removed the fish's innards from the pool, she laughed and said, "I remember reading a food article titled that said shark innards are delicious, but eating them raw is probably not an option, so let's just leave them aside."

Everyone nodded, feeling for the first time that Alice was so reliable. In fact, shark innards are indeed a good choice for cooking. After Alice cleaned them, she rinsed them clean, and then Erina took over the knife skills. She wasn't very good at knife skills without a machine.

After slicing the shark meat, everyone, including Yuko Ichihara, cheered as they looked at the translucent flesh. Rindou Kobayashi threw herself into Shiraha's arms, almost bursting into laughter. Shiraha hesitated for a moment before saying, "Um... maybe you guys shouldn't eat it..."

Yuuko Ichihara said irritably, "Are you afraid of being embarrassed if you lose? It looks delicious!"

Hisako nodded and squeezed a ring of lemon juice on top, while Erina tossed in a few vanilla leaves. Alice smiled and said, "Finally, it's sea salt! I'll sprinkle it in!"

Upon seeing this, Kobayashi Rindou quickly shouted, "Alice! You really shouldn't eat this! It's not tasty!"

Erina and the others all gave Kobayashi Rindou a strange look while holding their forks, and then no one believed her. In the end, under Kobayashi Rindou's horrified gaze and Shiraha's helpless gaze, they ate it.

Snap...

The sound of forks hitting the floor rang out, and Yuuko Ichihara and the others' pupils contracted. Erina said blankly, "Does it taste better if you chew it... like a flying fish..."

"That makes sense!" x4

The next moment...Ichihara Yuko and five people...died...

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Chapter 676 Yuuko Ichihara's Blacklist, The Perfect Stewed Beef (Please Subscribe~)

After a long while, Erina and the other girls emerged from the bathroom, their faces pale. They felt like they were about to throw up their breakfast, and they vowed never to eat shark meat again.

Bai Yu had already prepared warm water and juice for them on the table. Kobayashi Rindou said irritably, "Still confident? I told you to trust me, to trust me, but you didn't! Especially you! Momoko! What's wrong with you?"

Momoko Akane placed Butch on the table, then lay down on its furry belly with a look of utter despair, saying, "Because... even though I know how to cook seafood, I've never handled this before..."

Alice covered her head and said, "I'm truly amazed by people who eat raw shark meat... What kind of monsters are they...?"

Erina nodded, and Shiraha sighed without saying anything. Just then, they saw Ichihara Yuuko come out, rubbing her temple as she walked over and threw herself into Shiraha's arms, pitifully saying, "I'll never eat shark meat again..."

Bai Yu said somewhat helplessly, "It's just because you didn't handle it well. Shark meat is quite delicious. I told you a long time ago not to eat it."

After drinking the warm water, Yuko Ichihara picked up the red wine beside her and sipped it slowly. Rindou Kobayashi said helplessly, "Yuko... it's fine to joke around, but what kind of relationship do we have? Would I really do something like this?"

Yuuko Ichihara whispered, "I understand... but... was this how you felt the first time you ate shark meat, Rindou?"

Rindou Kobayashi said irritably, "There's something in this world called the internet, and I ate at a restaurant. When I ate it, it tasted a bit like crocodile meat and a bit like chicken. Anyway, I was quite curious, so I asked the owner about it."

Yuuko Ichihara sighed and said, "When it comes to eating, you really are the best..."

"Of course! Hmm? What do you mean?"

Yuuko Ichihara didn't answer, but looked at Shiraha and said, "Shiraha... I have a headache..."

"It would be strange if I didn't have a headache; that smell is not something an ordinary person can bear..."

"Ugh... Stop talking, I'm so regretting it..."

Bai Yu pressed down on Ichihara Yuko's head with both hands, and Ichihara Yuko was humming. She had already blacklisted certain foods, such as the canned herring she was tricked into buying before she and Bai Yu were officially dating, and now the shark meat.

Yuuko Ichihara was about to block seafood, while Yukari Yakumo and the others on the other side had smiles on their faces. They had heard and seen the whole thing; it was too tragic.

When Kasumigaoka Utaha heard Kobayashi Rindou's words, she was still curious. After checking on her phone, she found out the reason and almost burst out laughing. Anyone would be disgusted to know the truth.

As Kasumigaoka Utaha was thinking, she suddenly chose the braised veal in white sauce in front of her. In a sense, this dish brought her a rather pleasant surprise.

Because braised veal in white sauce isn't a fancy dish, anyone who knows how to stew beef can make it by following the recipe. But often, this kind of dish is surprisingly satisfying to eat.

Because this is the taste I've always wanted, and besides, as I've always said, beef is a versatile meat, comparable to mushrooms.

Mushrooms can play a magical role in any dish that doesn't clash with other ingredients, and the same goes for beef. Whether it's the texture of the meat or the distribution of fat, every bite of beef is a paradise of tenderness and chewiness.

Braised veal in white sauce is similar to beef stew in Burgundy red wine; both involve cutting the veal into small pieces and using wine. However, as the name suggests, beef stew in Burgundy red wine uses red wine, while braised veal in white sauce uses white wine.

Braised veal in white sauce is a perfect combination of spices and beef. The dish contains a variety of spices, and just hearing about them mixed together is enough to make your mouth water.

Thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, nutmeg powder, butter, cream, milk—if that's not intense enough, just add freshly ground pepper and a pinch of sea salt. No need to say anything else; anyone with a bit of culinary skill knows what to add. That's right, it's onions.

Onions and mushrooms are very common in Western cuisine, and this dish contains them. You can even add some sage, a little lemon juice, and a classic Western carrot.

With so many ingredients piled up here, plus the unique flavor of the broth and white mushrooms, the ingredient list alone is already quite abundant.

Moreover, the broth for this dish isn't made that way. The beef is beef, the broth is stock, and the beef, mushrooms, carrots, and other ingredients that have been stewed with spices are all removed before the broth is made.

Butter, milk, cream, cornstarch, lemon juice, broth, and other ingredients are simmered in a pot until they become a thick paste. This is the real broth, a truly rich and flavorful broth, and only then do the beef and other ingredients truly meld together with the broth.

This is the perfect combination of spiced cream and stewed beef: white sauce braised veal. This dish has no other special features; it's simply delicious.

It's incredibly fragrant. You know, the soup made with cream, butter, and milk is already rich and flavorful enough, let alone with the addition of these spices.

The tender beef, the unique texture of the white mushrooms, the soft and mushy carrots, topped with either chopped parsley or other herbs depending on what you choose to add after washing—this bite is so satisfying that your tongue can hardly process the deliciousness.

Every bite is rich and full of flavor. Just one bite, a chew, and as your teeth crush the tender meat, the aroma, along with the meat juices, delivers the rich flavor of the broth to every taste bud. It's a delight for both the taste buds and the diner. It's a deliciousness that makes you want to swallow your tongue.

Kasumigaoka Utaha looked at the braised veal in white sauce in front of her with some surprise and said, "This... has so many spices, but... the rich aroma..."

"Perfect...."

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Chapter 677 Kasumigaoka Utaha's Fairy Mother (Please Subscribe~)

Kasumigaoka Utaha now knows that she made the right decision to come here today. What could be better than enjoying a big meal after she succeeds?

At least that's what Kasumigaoka Utaha thought. Whether it was the refreshing and delicious green papaya salad, the rich and creamy white sauce braised veal, or the sweet and delicious French toast on the side, they all told her that.

Kasumigaoka Utaha was certain that she was now confident enough to come over, but she found that the delicious food she hadn't properly enjoyed last time seemed even more delicious. She knew she would definitely become a regular customer, but what worried her was her weight.

"Seriously... why have I suddenly become so concerned about these things... it's really strange."

As Kasumigaoka Utaha thought this, she silently ate the beef in front of her. But perhaps it was some kind of guidance from the heavens, because Kasumigaoka Utaha still noticed the lime-pickled fish that she had specially ordered.

There are many ways to cook lime-marinated fish, and there are many varieties and side dishes. Logically, there should only be one or two side dishes, but Bai Yu listed four side dishes, making it look more abundant.

"Then let's see just how delicious this legendary dish really is..."

As Kasumigaoka Utaha spoke, she picked up a piece of fish with her fork, dipped it in the broth, gently tossed it a couple of times on an onion, and then put it in her mouth. The moment it entered her mouth, Kasumigaoka Utaha froze.

She didn't know how to describe it. She only knew that the dish was unexpectedly delicious, like a very simple dish that wasn't difficult to make, but it was a very simple dish with a very simple taste that brought an extraordinary taste sensation.

Kasumigaoka Utaha didn't know what kind of fish she was eating. She only knew one thing: the fish meat wasn't the soft and fluffy kind of freshwater fish, but rather had a very firm texture. If you didn't know better, you might think you were eating cooked chicken after just one bite.

Lime-marinated fish is such a unique dish that you should definitely try it if you visit its birthplace. However, you might find it a bit of a headache to try.

Because there are so many varieties, even if you're not far apart, there might be another way to make lime-marinated fish, just as delicious, just as refreshing, and just as amazing.

For example, the original name CEVICHE is simply lime-marinated fish, but there are also mixed versions, shellfish versions, octopus versions, vegetarian versions, and so on—there are just too many to list.

It's called lime-pickled fish, but when it actually appears, the fish is replaced with mushrooms, which shows just how many variations this dish has.

Calling this dish the national dish is no joke. Who would have thought that a holiday would be dedicated to it, a dish called lime-marinated fish? What other dish could achieve that?

This shows just how amazing this dish is. It's simple yet exquisite, fully showcasing the natural freshness of the ingredients, perfectly complemented by the tangy and refreshing lime.

This dish can be described in one way: it is both the most prestigious and the least prestigious national dish. It is undoubtedly the most prestigious, because which other dish can create an entire festival? And it is so famous and has so many variations.

The reason it lacks prestige is simple: it's too common. To put it another way, anyone in the world can eat it as long as the ingredients are available. The opportunity is so simple and casual that even stir-frying tomatoes and eggs is more complicated than this.

It involves marinating raw fish pieces in lime juice with onions, chili peppers, salt, pepper, coriander, and other seasonings and spices. That's it.

There was no stock, no heating, no refrigeration, nothing at all, not even fish sauce. That was it. The only challenge was getting the ratio of lime juice to fish right. Half a cup of lime juice per pound of fish was a good ratio.

Aside from that, there's not much difficulty in the process. The slightly more challenging part is the selection. You can't choose freshwater fish or fatty sea fish, because they will fall apart during the marinating process.

That's all. It's that simple, so simple that even national dishes like Longjing Shrimp are a bit bewildered. It's a little too simple.

There are only a few requirements for this dish, but the most crucial word is freshness. The fish must be fresh, the fresher the better. It's best to eat it immediately after cooking, otherwise it will spoil.

The firm texture of the fish, combined with the subtle sweetness of the sea bream, the refreshing and tangy flavor of the lime, and the delicious taste of the marinated onions and other seasonings.

It's very simple, but it fully showcases the deliciousness of the fish, even achieving a kind of dimensional breakthrough. The simple dish brings out the freshness to the fullest, and the more you chew, the more chewy and delicious it becomes.

The sweetness of the fish will slowly be released, combined with the marinade and the refreshing lime juice, creating a truly amazing experience.

Then there are the side dishes. Sweet potatoes, lettuce, corn, avocados, and bananas are all fine. There are even side dishes like peaches and coconuts. There are too many to list.

The side dishes that Shiraha prepared for Kasumigaoka Utaha were sweet potatoes, corn chips, avocado, and lettuce. Bananas are not a dish that most people would not be used to.

Whether it's the crisp sweetness of sweet potatoes, the crunchy sweetness of corn chips, the soft and creamy texture of avocados, or the refreshing and delicious lettuce, putting aside their beautiful colors, the rich flavors alone are enough to redefine people's perceptions.

This dish is so simple that many people will subconsciously try it, and then a dish called lime-marinated fish will be added to their lazy menu or their comfort zone.