"Annie, while Erina is away at Practical Training, let's quickly have a big meal at the Izakaya."
"But… but even if you don't want to meet your daughter, you don't have to be in such a hurry, do you?"
"How can I not be in a hurry?"
"If I weren't worried about accidentally meeting Erina at the Izakaya, I would have come long ago."
At this moment, accompanied by a hurried sound, two beautiful women with different charms pushed open the door and appeared in the Izakaya.
Walking in front was a graceful mature woman.
Normally, she would be dressed in a kimono, holding a folding fan, exuding a particularly powerful aura.
But tonight, she was wearing a light red backless dress embroidered with exquisite and intricate patterns, exuding an aristocratic air!
Of course, what was most striking was that her hair was styled into an elegant bun, with a few strands gently cascading by her neck, an attire that could easily make one mistake her for a young woman in her 20s.
And the other beautiful woman behind her was slightly less charismatic, but still captivating like a blooming jasmine flower.
"Ladies, what brings you to the Izakaya again?"
Seeing that it was Nagiri Mana and Annie, Sosuke couldn't help but feel a little surprised.
It wasn't that he hadn't anticipated their appearance at the Izakaya, but rather that he noticed Nagiri Mana seemed to be growing increasingly dependent on the dishes he made!
…
"Sosuke, give me a Comet Fried Rice."
Nagiri Mana, who had chosen a seat, said impatiently.
"Unfortunately, the Izakaya didn't prepare spinach tonight, so I can't make Comet Fried Rice."
Sosuke replied with a light chuckle.
"No Comet Fried Rice, then… then what about Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain?"
Nagiri Mana felt a bit disappointed upon hearing this, then she looked up and continued to ask expectantly.
"That I do have." Hearing that he could make Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain, Nagiri Mana's eyes lit up, but just as she was about to speak, Sosuke suddenly interrupted her: "But I recommend another dish, Magical Mapo Tofu!"
"Mapo Tofu?"
Mana was stunned at the mention of it.
"Pay attention to my wording, it's not Mapo Tofu, but Magical Mapo Tofu."
"Is… is there a difference?"
"Yes, Magical Mapo Tofu is the magical version of Mapo Tofu!"
After hearing this pointless remark, Nagiri Mana felt speechless and rolled her eyes at Sosuke, saying, "How does the taste compare to Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain and Comet Fried Rice?"
"It has six flavors, what do you think?"
"Okay, then… then I'll have one Magical Mapo Tofu."
Mana lowered her head and thought for a few seconds, then she was secretly surprised and quickly nodded to Sosuke in reply.
"OK, then please wait a moment."
With that, Sosuke turned and went back to the cooking counter.
…
In the opening plot of "cooking master boy."
First, it showed people the schools and geographical distribution of Chinese cuisine, among which Chinese cuisine was divided into several major branches:
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Sichuan!
And among them, the Mapo Tofu from the Sichuan cuisine system was also the first to appear.
"Lady Mana, doesn't regular Mapo Tofu usually only have two flavors: numbing and spicy?"
Annie, on this side, still couldn't figure out what the six flavors of Mapo Tofu were, so she could only lean in and whisper to Mana.
"I'm not sure either. From what I remember, if the heat inside the Tofu's protein, which isn't easily dissipated, creates a burning sensation, that can also be considered a flavor."
"Huh? Burning is also a flavor?"
Annie blinked, thought for a moment, and seemed to grasp something.
"Hmm, let's just watch quietly and see how he manages to make Mapo Tofu have six flavors."
Nagiri Mana's eyes flickered, then she sat up straight and began to observe Sosuke.
Heat the wok slightly, add a bit more oil, then add minced garlic, garlic sprouts, fermented black beans, and dried chilies to stir-fry until fragrant, followed by the most important bean paste, stir-frying until red oil appears.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle.
Sizzle sizzle sizzle.
As the temperature in the wok gradually rose, a rich spicy aroma also burst forth.
"This is the first flavor, spicy!"
"And then comes the second flavor, fragrant!"
After speaking, Sosuke quickly added High Soup, seasoning and coloring with sauce, aged wine, white sugar, and salt.
Then, after adding tender Tofu, he sprinkled in some garlic sprout leaves, brought it to a boil over high heat, then reduced to a low simmer until the flavors of all the ingredients were thoroughly infused into the Tofu.
"Mmm… Lady Mana, the aroma wafting out smells so good!"
To the side, Annie twitched her nose, smelling the unusually rich fragrance in the air, and nearly became intoxicated.
Next, mix starch with water at a ratio of approximately 2:1 and set aside for thickening.
Add the prepared starch slurry to the Tofu to thicken, two spoonfuls at a time, and it must be thickened three times. Only then can the sauce completely coat the Tofu.
After thickening is complete, when red oil floats to the surface, turn up the heat and cook, gently shaking the wok to prevent the ingredients from burning.
"These are the third and fourth flavors: color and hotness."
After speaking, Sosuke sprinkled in the "ground meat" made from soybeans, served it onto a plate, and sprinkled the remaining garlic sprout leaves and Sichuan peppercorns.
The six-in-one Mapo Tofu was thus completed!
…
Gurgle gurgle!
Gurgle gurgle!
When the steaming Magical Mapo Tofu was served, it was still bubbling hot.
The verdant scallions and crimson sauce intertwined, causing the white Tofu to swim in a clear yet not overly thick base, making it incredibly appetizing.
At the same time, a rich, pungent aroma, like a fierce beast, pounced, assaulting the entire Izakaya!
"Hmm? This kind of Mapo Tofu…"
Watching the brown ground meat, mixed with Tofu, slowly slide down into the red soup.
Nagiri Mana couldn't help but widen her eyes, wanting to lean in and observe carefully.
Suddenly, a dazzling light shot out from the plate with a "whoosh," illuminating the entire dim sky.
"What? It's glowing again?"
Upon learning that this Magical Mapo Tofu dish could actually glow, Nagiri Mana swallowed, her excitement growing even more.
Because she knew that any dish that could glow in Sosuke's hands was a good dish!
"Spicy, fragrant, color, hotness, and one you didn't mention, but is actually the numbness caused by Sichuan peppercorns."
"Counting them, aren't there only five flavors?"
Finally, after calming down a bit, she asked Sosuke in confusion.
"Try it first."
"The sixth flavor is hidden within it."
Sosuke replied mysteriously.
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