Shenhao UP Lord

Chapter 37 Frostfall
Then he stood up, pointed to the decoration on the wall and said: "The hanging on the wall is called Qiji, which is a decoration unique to Kyoto to wish business prosperity. The dolls are hung in a round bamboo frame and rolled up with red cloth. I hope More guests can come."

"Have you seen these round fans? They are round fans given to customers by maikos in Kyoto in summer. The family crest is on the front and the name of the maiko is on the back. They are generally not sold, and they were very precious in ancient times."

"This is called shi. When sitting on tatami, you can put your elbows on it. It has been used since more than 1000 years ago. It is a very traditional living utensil. I heard that the shi used here is made of chestnut trees, especially the highest quality material. Woolen cloth."

Ding Xu was stunned for a moment, good guy, don't underestimate the self-cultivation of a foodie!

As soon as the door opened, the woman in kimono came in, holding a bamboo basket in her hand, carefully put down four plates of side dishes, and introduced in accented Chinese: "Bacun, please taste."

Ding Xu looked at each small plate no bigger than a palm, which contained sea bream, octopus, and lily, yam, and kidney beans as side dishes.

Zhang Yao handed the chopsticks to Ding Xu, and explained with a smile: "Kaiseki cuisine is the same as authentic French western food. It has a high standard and has a fixed order of serving, which is closely related to the tea ceremony."

Ding Xu curled his lips, isn't it all kinds of fancy tricks?
There is no way, the so-called aristocratic temperament is to pay attention to the sense of ritual, isn't it the same with the old emperor?
Pick up a piece and put it in your mouth, the taste is light, fragrant and elegant, without any seasoning, it depends on the original flavor of the ingredients, it is indeed not bad.

Then came a small basket on the table, like a delicate potted plant.Every bite is a unique taste, the ingredients are fresh enough, the taste is sweet, and the sashimi and sushi don't even have dipping sauce.

Whenever a dish is removed, the green tea is also taken away at the same time, and then replaced with a cup, the cup is always kept warm, and the meticulous service makes Ding Xu feel very comfortable.

After eating a few bites, remove them all and serve sea bream sashimi.Xiangfu who has reached the second stage is actually seasonal fish sashimi.

Pick up a piece of sea bream, very thin, crystal clear, not soft and glutinous in the mouth, very firm and fleshy, and a wonderful experience burst out of contradictions.

Then there is mackerel, which is wrapped in a piece of citrus vinegar jelly. The sweet and sour Q bomb adds a touch of sweetness to the freshness of the sashimi. It doesn't feel like eating sashimi, but more like a dessert cold dish.

The plate is also served with pickled seaweed and unknown wild vegetables. It is refreshing and delicious without the bitter taste of herbs. After eating a piece of sashimi and chewing it twice, the mouth feels refreshed again.

The needle squid is dipped in a thin layer of sesame seeds. It tastes sweet and firm, and it tastes fuller when paired with mayonnaise sauce.

Ding Xu nodded secretly. The dishes were exquisitely arranged, colorful and exquisite in details. No wonder it was called top-level cuisine, and it really deserved its reputation.

When the plates were put back on the table, the foodie goddess finally remembered her mission, and quickly introduced: "This is the third stage of kaiseki cuisine, everyone, is it pretty?"

Ding Xu approached the camera, a very exquisite soup bowl, very detailed with a red bowl cloth, carefully lifted the lid, gold foil was wrapped around the bowl, the cherry blossoms were drawn with gold paint, the color of the soup was set against the light and the bowl bling.

Picking up the soup spoon, flipping it a few times, he was suddenly pleasantly surprised: "Hey, I thought it was just a simple fish soup, but after poking it, I found out that there is something hidden in it?"

"The top is bracken and cherry leaves, sprinkled with very fine crispy rice cakes, a large piece of fish meat is hidden under the cherry leaves, and there is glutinous rice mixed with cherry blossom petals buried underneath?"

"Well, the soup played a supporting role dutifully, and the glutinous rice didn't cause any turbidity. Instead, the freshness of the fish and the softness of the glutinous rice complement each other, delicious!"

"Try this again!" Zhang Yao pointed to another dish and said excitedly: "Sea bream and white tofu, I am most looking forward to it!"

Ding Xu picked up a piece and put it in his mouth, couldn't help squinting his eyes, the taste is mild and smooth, seasoned with orange vinegar, fresh and sweet with citrus sourness, revealing an indescribable enchanting moisture .

As the testis of fish, Shirako has always been a high-end ingredient in kaiseki, especially Shirako of sea bream in spring and Shirako of puffer fish in winter, which are delicious in the world.

"This is burnt food, please taste it." The kimono woman served the dishes, and seeing the video recording by the guest, she couldn't help but introduce: "The ingredients of Japanese food, especially the catch, have grades. Ordinary salmon is almost It is difficult to get on the high-end table, but the spring cherry trout stands out, whether it is sushi sashimi or stewed barbecue, it has a place."

"A high-end kaiseki restaurant, Kasuga sakura trout is the most common grilled ingredient, summer is suitable for grilling saury, autumn is often seasonal fish with seeds, and winter is the world of fugu barbecue."

Ding Xu looked at the grilled cherry trout in front of him. He first shaped it with bamboo sticks, and then smoked it. It should have been salted, and the taste was firm and dry. Generous and impressive.

More than 40 minutes passed, and finally came to today's finale. Ding Xu looked at the legendary wagyu sashimi in front of him, and knew for the first time that beef can be eaten raw?
"Muscle color, fat color, meat firmness, fat hybridity!"

“The final grade evaluation of a Wagyu beef is not based on the average of the four indicators, but is determined by the lowest value among the four indicators.”

Facing the top ingredients, Zhang Yao said seriously with a small face: "That is to say, even if the color, firmness and fat score are all five, if the degree of fat contamination is three, the final meat quality grade can only be rated as three."

"This is the real reason why a top-quality Matsusaka beef can sell for millions!"

Now that there is nothing to say, Ding Xu quickly picked up a piece of sashimi, and it was the first time he ate raw beef, which was slightly thicker than fish fillets, and put it in his mouth.The moment the tip of the tongue touches, I finally understand the true meaning of melting in the mouth.

The seemingly thick fiber, uncooked beef actually melts at the touch, and the evenly distributed fat melts, like a big net, slowly covering the tongue, and the taste buds are willing to be frozen.

Frost!

Close your eyes, as if you are in a vast pasture, with a cloudless blue sky above your head, and a cool breeze blowing by, you can't help but lie among the soft green grass, and the tip of your nose is full of vitality.

Suddenly, a cow strolled up not far away, crawling gently beside me. Its big eyes conveyed kindness and peace, like friends who had been friends for many years, enjoying the tranquility and tranquility of nature together.

Liuqili in the grass pavement Yokono, the flute makes the night breeze three or four times.

After returning home and having a full meal at dusk, I do not take off my clothes and lie down in the moonlight.

"What are you doing in a daze?" Just when Ding Xu was indulging in the delicious beef, Zhang Yao's urging voice sounded in his ears: "Try the eel rice, it's so delicious!"

Ding Xu opened his eyes and saw that the so-called foodie goddess was having a lot of fun. First, she wiped out the wagyu sashimi, and then ate the eel rice. Can you be more reserved?
After finishing more than a dozen dishes, Ding Xu rubbed his belly. As expected of kaiseki cuisine, his stomach is only six to seven percent full?
Finally, serve a few plates of water, that is, fruit dessert after the meal.The glass dishes are served with gold rims, and the bowls and spoons are frozen in advance to maintain the cold temperature of the desserts.

A piece of milk ice cream, a few small glutinous rice balls, a few white fungus, soaked in sweet red bean soup.

Zhang Yao finished the last bite of dessert carefully, and said, "Hey, the glutinous rice dumpling is my favorite, I chew it very vigorously, but the number is too small and I can't eat enough, hey..."

Feeling the kitten-like pleading eyes again, Ding Xu waved his hand, packed up two portions and took them away, asking you to go back and eat slowly.

(End of this chapter)