During the process of waiting for the food to be served.
That feeling of anticipation and excitement should be the most wonderful.
Perhaps for this reason, the Izakaya's method of casually ordering dishes, then having the chef prepare and sell them on the spot, always allows diners to gain great satisfaction.
However, for hungry diners, it might be another kind of torture!
"Sosuke, isn't it ready yet?"
"I... I can't take it anymore. Look, my mouth is already watering from craving."
With her bright eyes fixed on the lobster in the frying pan, Mana said impatiently.
If she could, she really wanted to rush over now, stick her hand into the boiling oil, scoop out the lobster, and devour it.
Hurry!
A little faster!
I really can't hold back anymore!
When will this crispy fried dish be ready?
And over at the cooking station, Sosuke quickly turned down the stove after frying for just 1 minute and said impatiently, "Look at how greedy you are... Don't rush, it'll be ready soon."
Who would have thought that Mana, who could cause an earthquake in the culinary world with a sneeze, would show such a gluttonous expression over an unfinished dish!
This scene truly startled Anne, who was behind her.
...
"Good, that's the golden color."
As soon as the lobster in the pot was slowly fried to a golden color, Sosuke quickly scooped it out of the pot.
Under the illumination of the light, this freshly fried lobster shimmered with a layer of oil, golden and bright.
And, upon a closer sniff.
A particularly rich aroma could be smelled.
This made Nakiri Mana, who was close by, salivate even more.
"Finished."
"This is the new dish... Yunlong Fried Shrimp!"
Then, Sosuke personally brought the freshly cooked Yunlong Fried Shrimp to her.
The Yunlong Fried Shrimp before her immediately captured attention with its appearance; its golden shell shimmered with an alluring luster under the light, as if it were a meticulously carved work of art.
The shrimp body curved into an elegant arc, every detail revealing Sosuke's ingenious craftsmanship.
At the same time, the plating of the fried shrimp was also meticulous.
After removing the shrimp tail, it was mixed with walnuts, nuts, and egg yolk, then reassembled.
This made the colors of the entire dish richer and more beautiful.
And the freshness of the nuts contrasted sharply with the reddish hue of the fried shrimp, allowing Mana to instantly feel the allure of this dish.
...
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Suddenly.
A dazzling golden light burst through the Izakaya.
This was the "normal" phenomenon of dishes glowing, and also one of Sosuke's unique skills.
Soon, the dazzling light faded, and the greatly shocked Mana, without saying a word, hurriedly tore off a large piece of shrimp meat, threw it into her mouth, and began to chew!
Upon entry, her teeth first passed through the crispy nut shell, directly touching the fried tofu skin.
Then, the soft fried tofu skin was squeezed, quickly forcing the layer of sauce inside into her mouth, catching her off guard.
Immediately after.
Her tongue began to taste the sauce.
It was sweet, and seemed to have a hint of refreshing lemon.
And when her teeth broke through the tofu skin, they immediately touched the firm and springy lobster meat.
With a slight effort, the lobster meat was bitten through, and finally, after slow chewing, various textures and flavors miraculously blended together.
Overall, the carefully fried Australian lobster meat always presented a unique elasticity, allowing Nakiri Mana to feel the deliciousness and rich texture of the shrimp meat.
Unexpectedly, not long after, she could even feel as if she had gained three different textures:
The tenderness of the tofu skin.
The crispy exterior of the walnut and nut coating.
The springiness of the shrimp meat.
Everything felt just right, perfectly executed.
But the tofu skin, nestled within, enveloping the lobster, she could never quite discern its flavor, yet it tasted absolutely wonderful!
...
"This... this doesn't seem to be sauce?"
"No, no, it's not that there's no sauce, but rather that the special sauce is filled into the inside of the fried shrimp."
"Thus, in the high-temperature frying environment, the sauce and shrimp meat can fuse even better."
"Hmm, so that's it. The outermost layer is wrapped with tofu skin, whose purpose is to lock in the internal sauce and prevent it from overflowing during the frying process. This way, every time you chew, you get this crispy exterior and the sweet, delicious taste of the shrimp meat."
By the end, Mana was completely immersed in the unique taste and texture of this Yunlong Fried Shrimp!
The next moment, she couldn't help but reach out again, tearing off a large piece of shrimp meat and unhesitatingly stuffing it into her mouth, puffing out her delicate little lips.
Her eating manners were certainly not elegant.
But at that moment, she seemed to care about nothing else.
...
In fact.
This Yunlong Fried Shrimp.
Indeed had many differences from ordinary fried shrimp dishes.
First, walnuts and nuts were crushed into crumbs, then formed into a thick "outer layer" to give it a crispier and sweeter taste.
Then, the tofu skin on the outside absorbed and locked in the sauce.
Even the shrimp meat used was the more common Australian lobster, which had both the freshness of live shrimp and the springiness and chewiness of fried shrimp, truly making it the best ingredient for fried shrimp.
When eaten, it also had a faint bean aroma.
Finally.
The key was the special sauce.
After fully absorbing the sweetness of the shrimp meat, it had a slightly sour taste, but it served as the best neutralizer for the original flavor of the shrimp!
All the complex and diverse flavors finally blended perfectly in her small mouth. That rich texture and multi-layered taste were like a flavor bomb sweeping across her taste buds, constantly exploding in Nakiri Mana's mouth, completely captivating her God Tongue.
...
Splat!
With just one bite, the sauce burst forth from the shrimp meat.
A rich mayonnaise exploded in her mouth, but it also carried a rich, sweet aroma that went straight to Mana's heart.
The tofu skin, walnuts, and lobster then quickly took center stage on her tongue.
Furthermore, this dish emphasized the balance and pairing of textures; the crispiness of the nuts and the tenderness of the shrimp meat complemented each other, allowing Mana to enjoy the harmony of textures while savoring the delicacy!
Surprise.
Solemnity.
Confusion.
Thought.
Then sudden realization.
Accompanied by Mana's rapid changes in expression within a short period.
It was enough to show that the taste of this Yunlong Fried Shrimp had indeed conquered her, just like the Live Ice Sea Bream Mountain dish earlier.
She couldn't help but gradually get lost in this indescribable deliciousness, unable to extricate herself for a long time!
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