People in Zongman: My Dimensional Cuisine

When she saw the two of them, Kiko was about to stand up when Kraki waved her hand and said, "Don't be so nervous, just sit still."

Kraki and Dekkera walked straight up to Kikuchi Sonoka and sat down opposite her. Kikuchi Sonoka, who had finally relaxed, tensed up again in an instant.

Yuuko Ichihara asked in confusion, "Huh? Where's An? Aren't you three executives?"

"What level of restaurant do you recommend that requires three first-class executives? Generally speaking, one is enough, okay? Ann hasn't finished dealing with things yet, so there's no need to worry about Rantabi. Her job is just to stay alive."

Lucifer said irritably, "You guys still like bullying Rantabi so much."

"Hmm? That's not right. We didn't mistreat her at all. We spoiled her rotten. What employee doesn't have to travel all over the world every day, yet still get such a high salary and can stay at home?"

Lucifer sighed and said, "That's true... Alright, you guys talk, we won't get involved."

Aside from Dumbledore, the Ancient One, and Tony chatting while eating, and Yukari and the others occasionally exchanging a few words, the rest of the group was generally eating quietly. Harry Potter and his two companions couldn't stop eating, let alone chatting.

Kraki, propping her chin on her hand, looked at Kikuchi Sonoka and said with a smile, "This is probably our first time meeting. I didn't expect that there would be such a young senior from Rindou who already has her own career."

"I just run a small shop..."

Dekkera said casually, "It's normal since you just graduated. According to what Longdan told us, we can go to Chunguoting the day after tomorrow, which is Monday."

"I...I'll be ready!"

Klaqi nodded and said, "You don't need to worry about the fees, we can waive them for you. However, we won't cut corners on hygiene, shop layout and creativity, the deliciousness of the dishes, or the freshness of the ingredients."

"The hygiene of the tableware, the number of signature dishes, the difference in quality between signature and regular dishes, the service attitude, the impact of seasonal temperature on food storage and the dining experience, and whether the pricing is reasonable based on taste and service attitude, etc."

Kikuchi listened attentively, and after a long while, nodded and said, "Okay, I understand. Is there anything else I need to be aware of?"

Klaqi laughed and said, "Oh, you're quite confident. When we went to Chef Shinomiya's restaurant with Shiraha before, they were so nervous about the reviews. You're very confident."

"Yes! I believe in my shop and my food! My shop may be small, but it will have everything it needs!"

Dekkera nodded and said, "That's confident, that's a good attitude. Besides that, is there anything else to pay attention to... Kraki, is there anything else?"

"It seems there's nothing else. The rest isn't a big deal, so don't be nervous. Just clean up properly and treat us like ordinary guests."

Kikuchi Sonoka really wanted to say she wanted to too, but you guys are really something else! However, she held back, after all, she was the one who had been so assertive just now...

"By the way, did any late-night chefs cause trouble at your restaurant recently?"

Kikuchi Sonoka shook her head and said, "No, but it's said that the Midnight Chef found Inui-senpai's restaurant. I don't know what happened... but it seems like we've suddenly lost contact."

"Hmm...that's good. A while ago, the Midnight Chefs tried to invade Totsuki Culinary Academy, and the graduates' shops were targeted. But don't worry, most of them were arrested, and a few escaped and we don't know where they went. In short, they are no longer a threat."

"Oh!"

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Chapter 331 A Seventeen-Year-Old Beauty, A Simple National Dish (Please Subscribe~)

Kikuchi Sonoka never expected that because she had just graduated, many people didn't know that one of the 89th class graduates owned a shop, which is why she wasn't targeted. Otherwise, her Harukatei would have been in serious trouble.

She'd only been running her shop for a short time, and just when it was on the rise, someone suddenly started causing trouble. Nobody could handle that. To be honest, she only knew that there were a lot of bad people in the Midnight Cuisine business, but she didn't really know much about it.

On the other side, Cheng suddenly seemed to have discovered a treasure. Holding her chopsticks, she stared at the dish in front of her with shining eyes. That's right, it was the soft-shelled eel she had ordered before, and this was the dish she had ordered.

Cheng prefers strong-flavored foods, and since she's a cat demon, she loves fish. So she really enjoys dishes like boiled fish, sauerkraut fish, and sweet and sour fish.

Seeing a fish dish she'd never seen before, Cheng immediately ordered it. She knew that everything Bai Yu made was delicious, so she was really looking forward to it, but it turned out to be completely different from what she'd imagined.

This soft-shelled eel can be considered a famous dish. If we were to rank it by seniority in Huaiyang cuisine, it would be at the level of a hall master, and could even rival the position of a protector.

The long fish mentioned here refers to the eel. Legend has it that in this area, there was a famous chef who could make 108 different dishes using only eel, which was known as the All-Eel Feast.

The most famous dish in this whole eel feast is the soft-shelled eel. It is also worth mentioning that this dish has been served as a national dish more than once, which shows how amazing this dish is.

There are many interpretations of the word "兜" (dou). Some say it's a child's sling bag; others say it was used to carry eels in cloth bags when they were caught, and then they were further processed; still others say it's the meaning Bai Yu mentioned earlier.

Actually, like most national dishes, this dish sounds impressive, but in reality, the ingredients are incredibly simple. The name already says it, so who would guess what ingredients it contains?

Many people make various guesses, but there's really no need. Its ingredients are... eel, that's for sure, then garlic cloves, scallions, broad beans, and then... and that's it.

It's that simple. Many people are stunned when they see this ingredient list. How do you make this? Can anyone tell them how to put these ingredients together to make a national dish?

The most outrageous thing is that its seasonings are also extremely ordinary. The only slightly high-end one is rendered lard. Other than that, it's just things like vinegar and cooking wine. It's incredibly simple.

You might think that West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce is simple, but the method for making it is not actually that simple. So, is it complicated to make?

Prepare the scallions, ginger, and garlic as usual. Pour water into a pot, add salt and vinegar, add knotted scallions and ginger slices, and scald the live eel to kill it. Make sure to cover the pot during this process. Then take it out and use bamboo skewers and a knife to remove the bones and internal organs, and then wash it clean.

Boil another pot of water to scald the prepared eel. Sauté lard and garlic slices in oil, then add the eel by the back of the eel. Add a sauce made with pepper, vinegar, sugar, and soy sauce, thicken with a little cornstarch slurry, stir-fry a few times, and it's ready to serve. It's that simple.

That's right, it's that simple, ridiculously simple. This is how you make a national dish: blanch, slice, blanch, and stir-fry. It's that simple.

The only thing to be careful about is to keep the pot lid tightly closed when scalding the eel. The flavor of this dish is garlicky, peppery, fresh, and the tender aroma of the eel.

Aside from that, you just have to eat it while it's hot. It's such a simple dish, but it's so delicious and leaves you wanting more.

The aroma of garlic and pepper complements the delicate fragrance of eel, making each bite a smooth, tender, and incredibly flavorful eel strip. It's an absolute delight, because who wants to eat fish while having to be careful of fish bones and worry about the fish head?

Cheng enjoyed the meal. She felt that this dish of soft-shelled eel was not just delicious, but also fun to eat, giving her a noodle-like experience.

"Lord Lan! Lord Lan!"

"Huh? What's wrong?"

"Lord Lan! This dish called... Soft-shelled Eel is so delicious!"

Orange's words hadn't been so bad, but once she did, everyone noticed. You see, the essential items in Gensokyo are just alcohol, fish, tofu, vegetables, fruit, tea, noodles, and butter—basically, just these few things. So, naturally, everyone had their eyes on them.

However, Cheng wasn't one to eat alone. Eating together was all about creating a lively atmosphere. After everyone tasted it, they were all surprised. It was really delicious, much fresher than they had imagined.

Yukari Yakumo sighed and said, "I feel like we might not be able to finish eating all the food from China in our lifetime."

Reimu said irritably, "You? Are you sure your lifespan is worth worrying about?"

"Um... I'm only seventeen, how could I possibly think that much!"

Everyone's eyes twitched; they really wanted to punch her. Lucifer immediately pulled out his phone and played a voice message: "Bai Yu! Does that count, since we're not actually seventeen?"

Yukari Yakumo's lips twitched before she said in confusion, "Eh? Lucie, who said that? The voice sounds so familiar."

"Stop making excuses! It's you!"

"Definitely not! We really are only seventeen! Right, Lan!"

Ran Yakumo swallowed hard before saying somewhat flusteredly, "Um... um... I'll go get Orange a refill! Orange, would you like some more juice?"

"Ok!"

Yakumo Ran immediately slipped away, and Yakumo Yukari's lips twitched. With Shiro Yu around, she really didn't dare to be naughty. Yakumo Yukari finally said defiantly, "Whether you believe it or not! I'm really only seventeen years old!"

After saying that, she lowered her head and ate her food. Kazami Yuuka and the others rolled their eyes. On the other side, Shiraha looked at Yakumo Ran who walked in with a cup and paused for a moment before asking, "Ran, would you like a refill?"

"Ok!"

Bai Yu nodded, and while preparing the juice, he smiled and said, "Lan, it seems like something happened to you?"

Yakumo Ran immediately leaned over and said pitifully, "Lady Shiraha... Lady Yukari is so lively..."

Bai Yu smiled and ruffled Yakumo Ran's hair, saying with a smile, "Ran, you can be lively too."

Yakumo Ran paused for a moment, then suddenly realized what was going on, wagged her tail, and said, "I understand!"

"Okay, juice, let's go back."

"Yes!"

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Chapter 332 The So-Called Goal of Effort, The So-Called Ordinary Definition (Please Subscribe~)

When Yakumo Ran came out, she appeared much more composed. As a fox with powerful backers, she wasn't intimidated at all. Yakumo Yukari asked in confusion, "Hmm? Ran, you've been gone for a long time."

"Oh, because it was made fresh by Lord Baiyu."

"Oh...."

Yakumo Yukari fell silent, while Yakumo Ran's lips curled slightly, but it was clear that Yakumo Ran had underestimated her master.

Yukari Yakumo narrowed her eyes. She was thinking about something. Ran had been acting a bit mischievous lately, so it seemed she should use some strategies during the summer vacation. As for what exactly, Yukari Yakumo's lips curled up slightly as she thought about it.

Kazami Yuuka noticed this and just sighed. It was clear that Yakumo Ran was unaware that she was about to be tricked by Yakumo Yukari. If nothing unexpected happened, Yakumo Yukari's method of tricking Yakumo Ran would still be through Shiraha.

After Orange and the others finished eating, they went upstairs. It's worth mentioning that Kaguya didn't bring the ARMMO gaming device with her either. The reason is simple: she felt that it would be silly for a group of people to play games together, all wearing helmets, lying on the bed, and not moving at all.

Kikuchi Sonoka's dish was ready. Seeing the pineapple rice with red chili rings in front of her, Kikuchi Sonoka swallowed hard. She knew that fruit with seasonings would taste delicious.

For example, chili powder and mango, chili powder and pineapple, barbecue powder and durian, and classic salted fruit, but seeing the spicy pineapple rice in front of her, she couldn't help but swallow.

Just as she expected, it was incredibly delicious. The dishes she ordered were all ones she was very skilled at making, but she was certain that she could never replicate them with her own abilities.

Kikuchi Sonoka was the last guest, so Shiraha immediately returned to his seat and looked down at his phone. As mentioned before, Shiraha has friends all over the world, and there are always people to chat with.

"Hey, Shiraha, I almost forgot to mention, Kaito said he was going to the auction to buy you something, something... a sword sheath? Why didn't I see him come?"

Yuko Ichihara nodded and said, "Yeah, yeah, I haven't seen him come to deliver the card."

Bai Yu smiled and shook his head, saying, "He's already delivered it. I put it in the cabinet. If he were to deliver things through the front door, he wouldn't be the Phantom Thief Kid that makes agents all over the world grit their teeth."

Lucifer paused for a moment before nodding and saying, "Eh? Why did you buy that scabbard? It's just an ordinary antique, at most it's quite exquisite."

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "It's very simple. He just likes these kinds of things. It's probably just a man's strange collecting habit?"

Yuuko Ichihara asked in confusion, "Eh? So you like these kinds of collectibles?"

Yakumo Yukari and the others glanced at Shiroyuki silently. This was big news! Shiroyuki thought for a moment and said, "It's alright. I don't have any particular favorite items. If I had to say, it would be items with collectible value, rare books, and some hobby-related items."

Lucifer paused for a moment and then said, "For example?"

"For example...for example, when I used to travel all over the world, I was more interested in cameras. When I was learning the ukulele, I was more interested in the handmade instruments made by local residents. That's about it."

Yuuko Ichihara sighed and said, "You're really easy to understand but also hard to understand..."

"Huh? What kind of evaluation is that?"

Kazami Yuuka said softly, "I should say, I never expected that the things you like are actually these... these... surprisingly ordinary items."

Bai Yu said casually, "I'm just an ordinary restaurant manager, why would I have so many unusual hobbies?"

Lucifer sighed and said, "Can you stop distorting the meaning of the word 'ordinary'?"

"Huh? Is there any?"

"Have!"

Tony turned around and said, "Hey! Bai Yu! You call yourself ordinary? You're making me suddenly doubt whether I'm even a billionaire..."

"It depends on what the definition of 'ordinary' is..."

The Ancient One asked with some curiosity, "I'm curious, how do you define 'ordinary'?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "We're all the same kind of people, living on the same planet. Buying things costs money, and if you want to do something, you have to spend time learning and working hard. In short, I've done everything that normal people do."

The Ancient One sighed and said, "That's true, but you've also done many things that ordinary people haven't done, haven't you?"

Bai Yu thought for a moment and said, "Ordinary but not ordinary is what makes a human. If everyone is the same, then they are robots. As human beings, we should always have our own thoughts and opinions."

"Yes, you're right... However, I've heard a lot about you from Tony. Sometimes you're more like a philosopher, a scholar, and sometimes you're like a hero who saves people."

Bai Yu casually said, "Philosophers... in my eyes, philosophy is simply about expressing the essence of things in the truth. Scholars just need to read more books. As for heroes... I'm just a restaurant manager. As long as you help those who deserve help, everyone can be a hero."

Gu nodded and said, "Yes, you're right... the world needs more people like you."

"I think I can offer a few of my thoughts."

"Please say."

Dumbledore, Hermione, and the others listened attentively. Bai Yu smiled and said, "There are so many people in the world, and they all have their own thoughts and actions."

Gu Yi smiled and said, "That's why there are so many villains in this world, and that's why there are also more heroes, and more and more people want to become heroes."

"That's true, but this world isn't just about heroes who eliminate villains."

Ancient One paused for a moment, and Bai Yu smiled and said, "Hero or ordinary person, as I said, everyone can be a hero, it's just that the enemies they face are different and of different strengths."

"There are many ways to fight evil when facing villains, to protect one's family, and to help others in critical moments."

The Ancient One nodded and said, "Yes, you're right, but no matter what, you'll need to put in enough effort."

“Sometimes you can say that you are working hard for a goal, or you can say that you are working hard for a goal that sounds very high-end.”

"A very high-end target? You mean..."