People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Hmm... I can't really taste it... but it has a minty flavor, a very refreshing taste. Gui Xiang, what about yours?"

"Hmm... It tastes like strawberries and some other fruits I can't quite place, it's kind of like oranges, it tastes really good! Yinzi, have you tried this Sichuan-style chicken?"

"No, Sister Guixiang, have you eaten?"

"Mmm, this is delicious!"

"is it?"

After Kong Yinzi picked up a piece, the slightly trembling chicken skin and white meat, with a few drops of red oil dripping down the skin and meat into the plate, made one's mouth water. The layer of sesame seeds floating on top added an extra touch of fragrance to the spicy red oil.

With one bite, the chewy chicken fully absorbs the delicious broth. If you tear the chicken apart, you'll find strands of meat, each strand working together to lock in the broth as much as possible.

Sichuan-style chicken is boneless, so the biggest pain when eating chicken is still spitting out bones. But there's something delicious about chicken: cartilage. Let's not even talk about how smooth and delicious the chicken meat with cartilage is.

Just when you haven't had enough of the tender chicken, there's a crisp sound. Your teeth can tell you that you've bitten into cartilage. The cartilage is so crisp and crunchy. It doesn't have much flavor; the flavor of the dish is just its own. But the texture is absolutely unique.

The chopsticks just wouldn't stop. Holding a bowl of rice, they would eat a piece of Sichuan-style chicken with chili oil dripping onto the rice, making it particularly eye-catching and beautiful. Every now and then, they would have a piece of sweet and sour pork. The contrast of hot and cold, sweet and sour and spicy, smooth and tender, and the different textures of the same kind made it irresistible.

On the other side, Eri Kisaki asked with a puzzled look, "So, Ran, you went to another city with Mr. Shiraha and the others to watch their competition?"

"Yeah, Brother Bai Yu is amazing! And Mr. Gaolang and the others are amazing too!"

"I know that. Gaolang is the God of War, the one who dominated boxing. But Mr. Baiyu, I don't see how powerful he is at all..."

Ran Mouri nodded and said, "Yeah, yeah, I was worried at first too, but later on, Shiraha-ge was just too amazing, and Mr. Gaolang was no match for Shiraha-ge at all!"

Eri Kisaki looked at Shiraha, who was chatting with Nakiri Managi and the others, with a surprised expression. This man was really something else. Ran Mouri scooped some pickled bamboo shoots and pork into her bowl with a spoon and said with a smile, "But I didn't expect you to know about fighters, Mom."

"Of course, I'm a top lawyer, so I naturally know what I'm doing. Xiaolan, you can serve yourself, I can serve myself."

"It's okay, it's nothing, Mom, try it and see if it tastes good."

"Um..."

"Ok?"

"what happened?"

"This...it's so fresh..."

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Chapter 51 Grayfia Discovers Something Abnormal, Eri's Secret (Please Subscribe~)

The name of this dish, "Yan Du Xian," may seem strange, but once you understand the meaning of "Du" in "Yan Du Xian," you'll understand the whole dish.

The word "腌" (yān) is self-explanatory; it refers to cured meat, also known as salted meat. Many people might misunderstand the word "鲜" (xiān) at first glance.

When people think of "fresh," they often think of delicious soup, tender ingredients, or savory cured meat. But actually, "fresh" refers to fresh meat.

Finally, there's the character "笃". Many people don't know what "笃" means. It means to simmer over low heat. Putting it all together, you'll understand what it means.

The meaning of "Yan Du Xian" is to simmer marinated meat and fresh meat together over low heat. Once you know what this dish means, you can basically guess many of the steps involved. This is one of the interesting aspects of Chinese cuisine.

Yan Du Xian is basically a meat soup. The salted meat in the name is essential, and the fresh meat used is usually pork belly. With these two, bamboo shoots, one of the most versatile ingredients in the soup, are also an indispensable choice.

Besides, the meaning of soup is inclusiveness, encompassing all non-conflicting ingredients. The true essence of soup lies in the deliciousness of all ingredients in one pot. The flavor of the ingredients, along with every little seasoning, is infused into the soup. This is the enjoyment of drinking soup, much like eating an orange and simply putting a straw on it and sucking out all the juice.

Because of its inclusive nature, this dish can incorporate many delicious ingredients, such as tofu skin knots. This dish has many other names, such as thousand-layer tofu, tofu skin, dried tofu, etc. In reality, it is just tofu skin tied into a knot.

However, don't underestimate this tofu knot. Tofu is characterized by its tenderness and softness, but the tofu skin, having lost its moisture, can actually absorb the deliciousness of the broth, locking in the rich broth while maintaining its unique texture and aroma.

How could this pot of meat soup be complete without ham? After adding Jinhua ham, the umami flavor of the soup more than doubled. The pork belly, blanched with Shaoxing wine, scallions, and ginger, looked so perfect with its alternating layers of fat and lean meat that I couldn't resist trying a piece. Salted pork, bamboo shoots, and tofu knots were added to the pot one after another.

As it simmers, it slowly releases its own aroma—the aroma of meat, the saltiness of meat, the umami of meat. The tofu knots are so tender that it's hard to tell if they're meat or bean products. If they are bean products, then the tofu knots that have absorbed the broth and become incredibly soft are even more delicious than meat.

Spring bamboo shoots, with their unique texture, are the only vegetarian dish besides the tofu knots that are not meat but are almost like meat. Their refreshing taste is truly delightful.

The dish is savory and fresh, with a white and rich broth, tender and juicy meat, and crisp and tender bamboo shoots. The flavor is rich and intense. When you take a bite of the meat slices, they tremble slightly. One bite leaves a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth. Another sip of the soup is incredibly delicious. The rich and fragrant broth is a delight to behold.

Ran Mouri and Eri Kisaki's appearance inspired Sora Ginko and the others next door to try the dish, and they were all captivated by it. The dish was incredibly simple.

Eri Kisaki held the bowl, exhaled a sigh of relief, and said softly, "It really is a very delicious soup, and it looks like it's not difficult to make at all."

Ran Mouri was about to talk about Eri Kisaki's cooking skills, but then she thought that this dish looked really simple, so she didn't say anything. However, she still didn't know why it was called "Yan Du Xian" (腌笃鲜).

Ran Mouri turned her head and said in confusion, "Brother Baiyu!"

"Hannah... um? Xiaolan, what's wrong?"

"Nothing, I'm just curious why this dish is called 'Yan Du Xian' (腌笃鲜) and how it's made."

Everyone looked on with curiosity. Bai Yu smiled and said, "It's very simple. Even people who don't know how to cook can do it. 'Yan' means to marinate meat, which is salted meat. 'Xian' means fresh meat, which doesn't necessarily have to be pork belly. 'Du' means to simmer over low heat. Just throw these things in and cook them. However, there is a specific order to do them and a process like blanching."

Eri's eyes lit up; it really did seem quite simple. Everyone else looked enlightened as well. Lucifer smiled and said, "What kind of names are these Chinese dishes? They seem very strange, but knowing the meaning makes it clear."

Bai Yu nodded and said, "More or less. By the way, Lucy, it seems like you haven't cooked in a long time."

Lucifer snorted and said, "I just made chocolate chips today! They were a huge hit!"

"Huh? Really?"

"Of course! You all have your opinions!"

"..."

Everyone glanced at Lucifer before continuing their conversation. Lucifer puffed out his cheeks and shouted with dissatisfaction, "You're all discarding me after I've served my purpose! I rarely cook!"

As Lucifer spoke, he ran back and hugged Bai Yu's arm, looking displeased and aggrieved. Bai Yu patted Lucifer's head and said with a smile, "Seeing how eager you are to prove yourself, I know you've done a great job."

"Um...."

Gurefia whispered, "Isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

Yuko Ichihara waved her hand and said, "It's normal. Grayfia, you'll get used to it. It's not normal to praise Lucy at a time like this."

"Um...is that so...?"

After thinking for a moment, Kobayashi Rindou pulled Glefia aside and whispered something in her ear. Glefia blushed and quickly shook her head.

Kobayashi Rindou narrowed his eyes and said, "Eh? Is that so? That's quite interesting..."

"what are you up to?"

"It's nothing, I was just asking out of curiosity..."

Upon hearing this, Grayfia felt her blood pressure rise a little. Just now, Kobayashi Rindou had come over and asked, "Grayfia, have you ever been in a relationship?"

In fact, Kobayashi Rindou really did ask, since she wasn't from a matchmaking agency. However, just as Griffia was about to turn around, she suddenly noticed something and turned to look at Eri Kisaki.

This discovery was significant; she felt she had uncovered an incredible secret. Glefia glanced around and saw everyone chatting, so she had no choice but to suppress her questions and wait until these people who were unaware of this other world left.

"No wonder he's so young..."

"Greefia, what did you say?"

"nothing..."

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Chapter 52 Strange Fruit Dishes, Nana Uehara's Change (Please Subscribe~)

At this moment, Eri and the others were eating and chatting in a very pleasant atmosphere, but Griffia felt something was strange and couldn't believe her eyes.

Lucifer looked at the silent Grayfia and asked in confusion, "Grayfia, what's wrong?"

The others nodded in agreement. Nami asked in confusion, "Yeah, yeah, Grayfia has been so quiet since earlier. Is something wrong?"

Gurefia shook her head and said softly, "No...it's nothing. I was just wondering how the dish was made, and why they used fruit to stir-fry it."

Nami thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "I don't really understand either. I've always believed that fruit should be eaten directly, or at most made into a salad. But after eating a lot of Chinese food, I've discovered that fruit can taste pretty good when stir-fried as an ingredient."

Everyone nodded; the fruit stir-fry tasted pretty good. Nami suddenly thought of something and asked in confusion, "Baiyu, what other dishes are made with fruit?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Are you talking about normal dishes, or dishes that are hard to swallow?"

"Um... tell me about it, I'm really curious."

Bai Yu said softly, "There are many dishes that can be eaten, such as candied apples, crispy bananas, pineapple fried rice, mango sticky rice, stir-fried beef with mango, honeydew melon chicken, stir-fried lamb with grapes, lychee baked chicken, and many more."

Erina paused for a moment, then said with a strange look, "I thought the first few were okay, but are dishes like stir-fried mutton with grapes and stir-fried beef with mango really that good?"

"Actually, the taste is not bad, but there are a lot of dishes that you can't eat... like durian crayfish, durian pork belly, strawberry stew with strange insects, etc..."

Everyone looked at her strangely when they heard this. Alice said blankly, "Suddenly, those edible dishes from before seem pretty good."

"Hmm..." xn

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Human taste is rather strange. Right now, if I gave you a durian, a glass of milk, a box of blue cheese, and a can of herring, how would you eat it?"

Hearing this, Momoko Akane raised an eyebrow and said, "Blue cheese... Shiraha... are you serious?"

Lucifer asked in confusion, "What is that?"

Alice's lips twitched as she said, "One of the smelliest foods in the world... these things... durian with milk is alright... I'm not too averse to durian, blue cheese and milk are okay too, but isn't canned herring a bit too much?"

Bai Yu chuckled and said, "Really? There are a lot of people who are really asking for trouble by throwing these things into a juicer and blending them into a cup, and then..."

Hearing this, everyone frowned. Nami's lips twitched as she said, "This is disgusting. Just thinking about it makes me sick."

The judge frowned and said, "This is a waste of food!"

Justice nodded and said, "That's true, but the person who can swallow that doesn't seem like an ordinary person... By the way, Cerberus seems to really like canned herring?"

Cerberus paused for a moment, thought for a moment, and said, "It smells a bit bad, and it tastes salty, but the flavor is still pretty good."

Kobayashi Rindou nodded and said, "I agree with that. I ate some fresh pickled herring there back then. It smelled much worse than canned herring, but it was still pretty good. By the way, Alice, have you ever tried it?"

Alice said somewhat awkwardly, "Um... I felt a little nauseous, so..."

"You're a disgrace to all Scandinavians..."

"Does growing up in Northern Europe mean I have to eat pickled herring? I'll still eat blue cheese!"

Rindou Kobayashi narrowed his eyes and said, "Pickled herring is a common dish on Scandinavian tables..."

"I...okay, I can't eat anymore..."

"Tch..." xn

Yuko Ichihara thought for a moment and said, "So it really was delicious? Suddenly I feel a bit cheated. Was it really that good to eat with alcohol?"

"Of course, it's a great choice to eat with drinks, but it depends on the type of alcohol. Locals will eat anything, but for out-of-towners, beer is a no-go..."

Yuko Ichihara asked curiously, "Why? Isn't beer suitable?"

"It's not suitable for people who are eating canned herring for the first time..."

"Why?"

Bai Yu smiled and said gently, "What's different about beer compared to other alcoholic beverages?"

"Angry!"

"What happens if you get too much gas?"

Rantabi waved his hand and said, "Hiccups... um... I think I know what that means... Would a newbie hiccup and then get a headache from the smell?"

"More or less... Hmm? Someone's here. There are definitely more people tonight..."

Just then, a surprised voice came from outside the door: "There really is a restaurant here! I..."

I thought you, Ayaka, had taken the wrong way...

"How could that be... Hey! Brother Baiyu! My sister and I are here for dinner!"

Ayaka opened the door and greeted Bai Yu and the others with great enthusiasm. Lucifer also smiled and said, "I remember that Uehara-san was going to bring Ayaka here for dinner."

Bai Yu paused for a moment, then suddenly realized and said, "Yes, there was such a thing, I almost forgot... Uehara... Miss Uehara, you really impressed me today..."

Lucifer and the others stared blankly at Uehara Nana. Was this really the same Glory Boxing Gym leader who wore a tracksuit and wielded a bamboo sword? Seriously?

At this moment, Uehara Nana was wearing a beige coat, a fitted white top underneath, a slightly darker skirt, and a pair of small leather shoes. She didn't look like the boss lady of the Glorious Boxing Gym, but rather like an intellectual urban white-collar worker.

The man with the justice glasses pulled down slightly and said, "Huh? Nana? You've changed so much!"

Uehara Nana's eye twitched as she said, "Do I really look like someone who has no life?"

"Hmm!" xn

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