995 - - 28-07 News from neighboring villages
What Erza began to make in her prototype pressure cooker is a type of soup stock called
These are the
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On Ars, they are stewed with various ingredients such as sinew, chicken bones, bone marrow, vegetables, and fruits, so they are something between fon and bouillon, which Jin called <
It is a long simmering process that takes a long time to reach a full-bodied flavor.
He wanted to see how much time he could save by using a pressure cooker.
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The dish we are making this time is a combination of the Hourai Island standard.
Gondoa kalibou bones, dried fish, kelp, onion cores, shiitake mushrooms, and capri milk.
Gondoakaribou is imported from the demon territory, dried sardines are from Tatsumi Bay, kelp is collected by mermaid troops in the north of Horai Island, and the core of the onion is grown in the fields by Topaz, as are the shiitake mushrooms.
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This is a soup stock that is a blend of Japanese and Western ingredients.
If you add more meat, fish, and vegetables, you will have a more complex taste of
There are few things that go well with Japanese food, but soups, risottos, and stews go exceptionally well with dashi.
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It can also be used as a secret ingredient to enhance the flavor of dishes.
"Brother Jin, why don't you cook this in front of everyone?
Erza, who had been staring at the pot that had begun to blow, turned around and said, "Oh, that's a good idea.
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"Oh, that's a good idea. If it will be ready in about 10 minutes, it will be done while I'm explaining it to them, so they can taste it.
"If they can taste it, maybe you can add salt to the soup."
I added some salt and strained it through a fine mesh to make a quick soup.
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"Yes, that's the way to go.
Jin guessed that if he let people know that he could make a tasty soup with just salt, they would be more inclined to promote this pressure cooker.
In the meantime, ten minutes passed, and Erza turned off the heat.
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The magical device attached to the lid detects the temperature and releases the pressure little by little as the fire goes out.
The lid cannot be removed until the steam has finished blowing out, because it is blocked by the warding.
This prevents the steam from spewing out and causing burns or the lid from blowing off.
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"How's the usability?"
"Not bad. The handle could be a little longer.
The prototype we made this time is a one-handed pot because of its small size.
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The one we will unveil at the World Congress will be a two-handled pot to make enough for all the attendees. And they will be quite large.
"I'll have to make that one too and get used to it.
"What?"
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Erza's eyes widened.
"I'll make it for you?"
She wasn't expecting that.
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"No?"
"......"
Erza thinks for a few seconds and then shakes her head.
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"I'll ...... do it."
"Please."
At the same time, they decided to have a lineup from a large pressure cooker that could easily cook for 30 people to a small pressure cooker for two people.
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The largest one will be used at the World Congress.
"As for the stove, we will use an improved magic stove.
The prototype of this stove is the one Jin made in the village of Kaina, but this one uses magi-crystals to generate higher heat, and can be used by a large number of people.
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"Now all we need are the materials.
Jin thought for a moment and then instructed Lao-kun.
"Old man, can you buy iron materials from enough countries so that the distribution will not be disrupted?
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He thought about using the materials in Penglai Island, but he chose to purchase them considering the economic effect.
After all, Jin's assets are only increasing.
He is self-sufficient, not taxed, and receives income. His income, though irregular, is not half of what it used to be.
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Even Jin, who is not familiar with this area, is worried that the economy will not be able to keep going if they don't spend it here and there.
The old man took immediate action.
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Quintas, disguised as merchants, will buy the materials and send them to the nearest warp gate to the island of Horai. Or, they are sent to Horai Island by a transfer device.
The old man purchases iron ingots from each country, taking care not to cause a sudden price spike in the market.
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Invitation to the harvest festival?
In Toka, the neighboring village of Kayna, the wheat harvest has just finished.
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This year's harvest was not so bad, and they wanted to hold a big ceremony to celebrate the fact that they survived the winter famine.
"Okay. Let's go to the village of Kaina tomorrow.
Elsa gave Soleil the broth she had made, and she began to make cold soup with it.
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Topopo, onion, and capri milk are stewed, and chopped leeks are added.
Luna makes a barley risotto.
She also adds
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I served it with a fruit salad with citrons.
"Yes, it's delicious!
So, that night's dinner was a menu using
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"Toka village or ......"
"The village where Licia-san is."
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"That's right. ......"
Jin looks a little disappointed because he has been away for so long.
As they live in neighboring villages, they should be able to come and go frequently, but perhaps because of this, they have become estranged from each other.
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The geographical distance between the two villages, with the Togo Pass standing between them and the distance of nearly two days each way, means that there is little interaction between the two villages.
Rather, it would be better to say that Kaina is too remote.
"But what's the point of digging railroads, roads and tunnels? ......"
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I can do it, but I don't want to do it because of the consequences and the impact on the surrounding area.
In the first place, Jin thinks that it is meaningless to be able to go back and forth between the villages of Kaina and Toka.
Licia is doing her best as a new lord. That's why he didn't pay much attention to her.
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"...... I can't blame her if she thinks I'm a heartless guy."
"Brother Jin, Licia is not a person who relies on others. She tries to do things on her own."
"Is that so?"
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Jin knew the anxious Licia when he first met her. He knew her when she was worried about what she could do and what she should do.
Jin, who had been looking far away, had to reflect a little.
"I guess I'll bring you something..."
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"Hmm, you can take this pressure cooker with you," she said.
"Yeah, sure."
Jin and Elsa discussed and selected the gifts for the celebration.
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