People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

"Because children are more pampered~ Let's go, we're at the street corner."

"oh.."

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Chapter 328 Outrageous Students, The Difference Between Day and Night (Please Subscribe~)

Kikuchi Sonoka's heart skipped a beat as she looked at the street in front of her. There really were no streetlights. She had thought Kobayashi Rindou was just kidding her.

Kikuchi Sonoka was unusually timid. Although she said she wasn't afraid, she still couldn't help clenching her little fists. Kobayashi Rindou smiled and said, "Kikuchi-senpai, don't worry. Very few people come here, let alone bad guys."

"Oh... I... I wasn't scared."

Kobayashi Rindou smiled, grabbed Kikuchi Sonoka's hand, and said gently, "Let's go. I wonder if any new guests have arrived."

"Oh..."

With Kobayashi Rindou holding her hand, Kikuchi Sonoka felt less nervous. Walking on the quiet street, everything felt warm as summer approached, and a gentle night breeze brought a cool feeling.

Everything was quiet, with only the faint sounds of noise from the neighboring street audible. Kobayashi Rindou smiled and said, "Doesn't it feel very quiet?"

"Hmm... but I doubt anyone would come here to eat so late."

"Yes, after all, you're in the food and beverage industry, and you wouldn't know unless you're open all night. Some people work overtime until the early hours of the morning to make a living, and some people come to an unfamiliar city on a business trip and find that all the hotels are full, so they wander around the streets just to find a place to rest."

Rindou Kobayashi sighed and said, "Those who live in the daytime will never know what those who are more awake at night are experiencing, or what they are searching for..."

Kikuchi Sonoka sighed and said, "I'm not entirely sure, but... when I went to do research once, I went to a very remote country. There were hardly any people at the airport, and they didn't allow people to stay overnight. So I just squatted at the airport entrance for more than three hours..."

"Kikuchi-senpai, back then you really wanted to find a place to sit down, have a cup of coffee, and rest for a while, right?"

"Um...."

Kobayashi Rindou sighed and said, "Most people are at work or school during the day, that's fixed, that's how most people are. But those few remaining... even late at night, they're still out on the streets instead of at home. Kikuchi-senpai... tell me, aside from the possibility of bad guys, what kind of people are they?"

Kikuchi Sonoka paused for a moment, then Kobayashi Rindou smiled and said, "You can't say they're people who are striving, because people during the day are also striving. You can only say that these people are more interesting..."

Kikuchi Sonoka shook her head, indicating her incomprehension. As the two chatted, Kikuchi Sonoka exclaimed in surprise, "There really is a restaurant there..."

"Of course, senior, did you suspect I was lying to you until just now?!"

"No...no! I was just a little surprised!"

"Pfft... I'm just kidding. Let's go, let's go. I think you're probably the last customer of the night."

After a moment of surprise, Kikochi Sonoka said in disbelief, "Eh?! Really?"

"Of course, what's the point of fooling you like this... Well, Bai Yu is a very considerate person, so Bai Yu's shop is also a very considerate shop, it won't make Bai Yu too tired."

Kikuchi Sonoka blinked, then exclaimed in surprise, "Eh?! Is it that amazing?!"

"Of course, Bai Yu also has a very magical curse."

"A curse...a curse?!"

Japanese people are very afraid of ghosts and curses, and Kikuchi Sonoka is no exception. Kobayashi Rindou said with a smile, "That's right. Whenever Shiraha eats something when the shop is open, customers will come immediately. If he doesn't eat, nothing will happen. It's super accurate."

Kikuchi Sonoka paused for a moment before saying, "Okay..."

"So accurate?"

"What a boring curse..."

"Pfft...right! We said the same thing, but it's always accurate. Also...when the shop isn't open, Bai Yu doesn't have this curse. It's amazing."

Kikuchi nods in realization. As soon as they opened the door, they saw a lively scene, with each of them chatting very congenially with their target.

"Yes, black magic! To be honest, it's quite interesting."

"Compared to those, I heard Headmaster Dumbledore mention... something called... Disarmament? Is that what it means?"

"Yes!"

"Pfft... This is hilarious. A human city lord actually dared to covet the great demons Aoandon and Shiranui. His soul is probably going to be burned to ashes."

"Hmm... I wonder what Sister Ali looks like when she gets angry..."

"Cheng, you'd better not think about it, because Ali's anger is absolutely terrifying. The fact that she has such a good temper means her bottom line is very low. If she gets angry, it'll be terrible..."

"Oh!"

“Professor Snape is so serious, but I have a feeling he’s watching you, Harry, I’m serious.”

"Really? I don't feel anything, Hermione. What do you think?"

"Me? You should learn to respect your teachers instead of making guesses. Besides, don't you remember what you did in Professor Snape's class?"

Kikuchi Garden Fruit Shop was a pleasant surprise. Although there weren't many people, it wasn't noisy at all. It was clean, beautiful, and had a great atmosphere.

Lucifer turned around and said, "Hey? Rindan, you're back! You're Rindan's senior now?"

"Hello everyone, I'm Kikuchi Sonoka..."

"Pfft... Senior Kikuchi, you're not in an interview, don't be so nervous. Senior Kikuchi, find a seat and sit for a while, I'll go check if Kraki and the others are done."

"Oh...."

After Kobayashi Rindou ran upstairs, Kikuchi Sonoka, seeing everyone's gaze, immediately ran to a seat and sat down properly, like a primary school student in class.

Lucifer, propping his chin on his hand, said, "Finally, I've seen you in person... There's something I've wanted to say for a long time."

"what?"

Why do students these days seem to have increasingly exaggerated body shapes?

Kikuchiko blushed, lowered her head, and stammered for a long time before finally whispering, "I...I don't know..."

"Pfft...she's really cute..."

"Well..."

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Chapter 329 A dish of understated elegance, it has everything it needs (Please subscribe~)

The Ancient One now has a very good impression of this restaurant. Putting aside everything else, the dishes in front of her alone are enough to make her like the restaurant.

Not to mention the tender and smooth chicken itself, it's spicy with a hint of sweetness, and sweet with a hint of spiciness. The tender chicken combined with the crunchy peanuts makes it fresh, spicy, and crispy on the palate. It's red but not spicy, spicy but not overpowering, and the meat is smooth and crisp.

When you put Kung Pao Chicken in your mouth, you first feel a slight numbing and mild spiciness on your tongue, followed by a sweet sensation that hits your taste buds. When you chew it, you'll also feel a bit sour. The chicken, scallions, and peanuts wrapped in a numbing, spicy, sour, and sweet flavor are irresistible.

The taste is so good that, to put it simply, it's incredibly appetizing. This dish is not just any appetizer; as if afraid it wouldn't be appetizing enough, Bai Yu specially prepared chunks of meat that look like red agate. These chunks are not like the small pieces of braised pork; they are large, square pieces of meat. That's right, it's Dongpo pork.

It's bright red, like the color of agate. Pick up a piece and taste it; it's soft but not mushy, rich but not greasy. One bite, and it's incredibly sweet and salty, leaving a lingering fragrance on your lips and teeth. It's fragrant, sticky, and delicious.

Just one bite tells you that this is a dish with profound meaning; just one bite tells you that it is a dish that has traveled further and further in the long river of history on a small boat of civilization.

The essence of Chinese cuisine lies in its perfect combination of color, aroma, and taste. A beautiful appearance and color, the quality of the food, the enticing aroma that makes your mouth water, and finally, the delicious taste upon entry—all these elements combine to provide an ultimate enjoyment for the taste buds, teeth, throat, and stomach.

In addition, there is also the contrast of flavors, with combinations of sweet and sour, salty and savory, but it always comes down to four words: a balance of meat and vegetables.

Regardless of the flavor or whether there is soup, a delicious meal should include both meat and vegetables, and Bai Yu knew this, which is why she prepared a vegetarian dish.

With the sweet, spicy, and savory Kung Pao Chicken, the unknown soft-shelled eel, and the fragrant, tender, and delicious Dongpo Pork, then there is naturally no need for a strongly flavored vegetarian dish.

Due to time constraints, Bai Yu did not choose dishes that required a lot of time to prepare. To be honest, the vegetarian dishes that Bai Yu prepared could not be considered purely vegetarian.

The vegetarian dish I originally planned to prepare was Plum Blossom Four Vegetarian Dishes, which is a genuine national dish and very simple. However, I felt that we were here to eat and talk rather than to attend a formal occasion, so there was no need to prepare such elaborate plating. Although it was delicious, it just looked like a vegetarian dish.

So Bai Yu decisively locked onto a dish, a very famous dish, braised dried bean curd strips, that's right, the famous braised dried bean curd strips.

The characteristic of this dish is that it takes a short time to prepare, but it is exceptionally fresh and delicious. Moreover, it doesn't pay much attention to plating, which seems to better suit Tony's carnivorous personality.

This dish has quite a history. It was a tribute dish, a famous dish used to please the emperor. Legend has it that when Emperor Qianlong traveled to the south of the Yangtze River, the locals spent a lot of money to hire famous chefs to prepare meals, and this dish was one of them.

However, back then it had a very elegant name, called Nine-Silk Soup. This dish was made by stewing dried tofu and shredded chicken, etc. Because the dried tofu was cut very finely, it was stewed in chicken soup and absorbed all kinds of umami flavors. It was soft, tender and delicious, with a unique taste.

Emperor Qianlong praised it highly, so many chefs at the time worked hard to master this dish, as it was a must-have for him every time he traveled to the south of the Yangtze River.

The preparation of braised dried tofu strips is very meticulous. First, the dried tofu is sliced ​​into even thin slices, and then cut into thin strips. Next, it is cooked with shredded chicken, bamboo shoots and other side ingredients in chicken broth. The cooking time is both high and low to ensure the flavor is fully absorbed.

When plating, it is topped with cooked shrimp, pea sprouts, shredded ham, etc. In addition, the condiments for braised dried bean curd should vary according to the season. However, Baiyu's shop has all kinds of ingredients, all of which are the freshest, so you can put whatever you want on it.

The preparation of braised dried tofu strips is very meticulous. First, the dried tofu strips, which are about two centimeters thick, are sliced ​​into more than twenty even thin slices. Then, they are cut into strips as thick as matchsticks and blanched twice in boiling water. Then, chicken broth, cooked shredded chicken, winter bamboo shoots, etc. are added. Finally, soy sauce and salt are added, and the dish is simmered over low heat for a while.

Arrange the ingredients on a plate and top with stir-fried shrimp, shredded ham, and cooked pea shoots. This dish is vibrant in color, with the dried bean curd strips being white and soft, and the side dishes being fragrant, tender, and delicious.

The seasonings for braised dried bean curd also need to vary with the seasons. In spring, razor clams were used to flavor the dish, adding seafood to enhance the taste. In summer, crispy shredded vegetables are preferred, and they are cooked together with the dried bean curd to make the dish dry, fragrant, and refreshing. In autumn, crab roe is used, resulting in a golden broth with a rich and savory flavor. In winter, wild vegetables are preferred, as their tender and green color creates a harmonious blend of colors and enhances the aroma.

Therefore, this is a dish that can be enjoyed all year round, and each season offers a different delicious flavor. What makes this light and elegant dish unique is that its freshness lasts for all four seasons.

Whether or not one can eat rice is unknown, as it varies from person to person. However, this meal consists of a cup of tea, a plate of smoked meat, a plate of dried bean curd, and several people sitting together chatting and watching a play. The proper time to put down the teacup and replace it with a wine glass is when one has to put it down.

It's worth mentioning that the Ancient One and Neck really enjoyed this dish; they ate the most. Tony commented that it's definitely not normal for them not to eat so much meat.

As they were chatting, they saw that Bai Yu had also prepared the dishes for Yakumo Yukari and the others, as well as the dishes for Dumbledore and the others. Harry Potter and the other two children's eyes lit up. Hermione, after all, was still a child, and she was naturally looking forward to seeing delicious food.

"Another customer...looks like tonight's going to be pretty busy..."

As Bai Yu spoke, he walked up to Kikuchi Enka and said gently, "Hello, what would you like to eat?"

"Bai...you...you're Shop Manager Bai Yu?"

"It's me, and you are...?"

"Hello, Manager Shiraha! I'm Kikuchi Sonoka!"

"Oh, so you're that Kikuchi-senpai? You're amazing, owning your own restaurant at such a young age."

Kikuchi Yoko quickly replied, "I just run a small shop... It's nowhere near as good as the upperclassmen and Shop Manager Shiraha..."

"You said yourself that you're a senior. You've only been out of school for a short time. You'll have everything you need in the future. After all, it's all about ability. What do you want to eat?"

"Well..."

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Chapter 330 Confident Kikuchi Sonoka, the Targeted Graduate (Please Subscribe~)

Kiko knew that Shiraha's shop didn't have a menu; you ordered whatever you wanted. After hesitating for a moment, Kiko nodded and said, "Since there's no menu..."

"I'd like to order a stuffed chicken cutlet, a braised veal in white sauce, a vegetable salad, and for the main course... Manager Bai Yu, could you make pineapple rice?"

"Of course! What kind do you want? Spicy, sweet and sour, or salty and sweet?"

"Hmm... I've never tried spicy pineapple fried rice before... Is it good?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Personally, I feel pretty good."

Kikuchi Sonoka nodded and said, "This will do, no need for dessert, and... and... um..."

"How about the five-color juice? You seem to really like fruit."

"Okay! Um... um... less ice."

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "In that case... how about replacing the ice cubes with fruit juice smoothies?"

Kikuchi Yoko's eyes lit up and she asked in confusion, "What is a fruit juice smoothie?"

"It's just mixing fruit juice and milk together, freezing it in ice cube trays, and then making it into a smoothie. How about it? Want to try it?"

"it is good!"

Bai Yu nodded and said gently, "Okay, please wait a moment..."

Lucifer looked at Kiki Sonoka, whose face was full of anticipation, and said with a smile, "Kiki... never mind... can I call you Sonoka?"

"can!"

"Well, Yuanguo, don't be nervous. Klara and the others have already agreed. Since you're here today, just eat well, talk to them about the details, then go back and get a good night's sleep. Prepare the shop tomorrow, and you can be there the day after tomorrow."

Kiko said excitedly, "Eh?! Really?! Did Miss Klara and the others really agree?"

Yuko Ichihara nodded and said, "Of course. The WGO headquarters is being rebuilt recently, so they're all pretty free. Since they have nothing to do anyway, they might as well go out for a stroll."

"Great!"

"Of course it's true."

As they were talking, they saw Klara and Deklara come down. The two of them were still dressed as the Black and White Guardians as always. Klara's skin was as white as milk and she often wore white clothes. Deklara's skin was dark, so she often wore black clothes.

The key point is that these two often wear the same clothes, and if you didn't know better, you might think they were twins, even though they don't look alike at all... But it also shows that these two have a really good relationship.