Chapter 25 Haruki Murakami's recipes

For a long time, Haruki Murakami's works have been hailed as the bible of petty bourgeoisie, and every detail in his books has been studied by others.In Japan, some "Murakami fans" who would go to the hotel to buy wine after reading it, and fell in love with pasta after reading it, formed a "Haruki Murakami Food Book Club". "Transformed into recipes, the Chinese versions of "Haruki Murakami recipe" and "Haruki Murakami recipe2" have been published, and their slogan is to enjoy life in the most Murakami way. There is no need to repeat the plot of the story. The emotional entanglement between the protagonist Watanabe and the two girls sang a youthful dance song for us. The whole story is filled with a touch of sadness like the Beatles.Careful readers can easily find that the turning point of the whole story is the dinner that Midori personally cooked for Watanabe:

Ytterbium Head 1: Watanabe meets Midori, and receives an invitation from Midori to visit her home.One Sunday afternoon, Watanabe took the tram to Otsuka Station, and his destination was Kobayashi Bookstore, Midori's home.There, Green made dishes that were "rich beyond imagination", "authentic Kansai-style light taste", including thick egg rolls, grilled eggplant, Xijing-style pickled fish, and mushroom rice with mushrooms. Although they each They both have sweethearts, but they don't know why they hug and kiss each other intimately. Shot 2: Midori breaks up with her boyfriend and chooses Watanabe.Although Watanabe also fell in love with Green, he couldn't give up Naoko.Green understood everything and accepted Watanabe. On a rainy day in June, on the rooftop of Nihonbashi Takashima, the two confirmed their relationship, and then went to Green's apartment in Jinghe.In the evening, Midori made dinner—tempura, green bean rice, and beer.

These dishes are not difficult to make, the key is the choice of ingredients.She is so obsessed with cooking that she saves money on underwear to buy greens in an omelette pan. Her recommended taste must be unique.Why not find a weekend with nothing to do, find out the Beatles discs, and enjoy a meal of Kansai-style Japanese cuisine cooked by yourself in the room. A 34-year-old divorced man "I" met Gotanda, a high school classmate who has become a super movie star, after experiencing an adventure in a hotel in Hokkaido.Gotanda called two call girls after dinner.Unexpectedly, a few days later, May was strangled to death with stockings in a luxury hotel.Because "I" had "My" business card in my wallet, "I" was called to the police station.

Shot 1: A few days after I spent the night with Gotanda and the prostitute, I went to Kinokuniya in the morning to buy vegetables that were already packed.At this time, Xue called. "I" explained to Snow in great detail how to make the sandwich, which would use lettuce, smoked salmon, and onions sliced ​​as thin as a razor blade.And they made an appointment to go for a drive together. At this time, neither of them knew that an "emergency" would happen. Shot 2: Entrusted by Xue's father, "I" took Xue to Hawaii to find her mother, Yu.Although this is entrusted by others, it is also "I"'s own will.Because it takes time to think about Xixi and Gotanda.Two people sunbathe and relax on the beach.The sun was setting and it was dinner time. "I" said to Xue: "Go and eat a real hamburger." Eat a real hamburger with "soft meat, gravy, and ketchup."

Delicious sandwiches can't be made casually, those sold in convenience stores can't be called real sandwiches at all.When it comes to making a sandwich, there are countless types of bread to choose from alone.And the key to making a sandwich is having a good knife.Regarding these, the "I" in Murakami's book often talks about it, and "I" always beams with joy when it mentions sandwiches.The smoked salmon sandwich with lettuce is comparable to the sandwiches sold in Kobe's western-style delicatessen in terms of its deliciousness.So, what does it taste like?

Haruki Murakami started his literary creation with a novella.Inspired by the song "Gone with the Wind" written by Bob Dylan.Its plot is not very complicated. "I" was drinking in a bar, and when I went to the bathroom, I saw a girl drunk on the ground, so I escorted her home. The next day, the girl found herself naked and scolded "I" for insulting her, and "I" couldn't explain.But a few days later, the two gradually became close. Unexpectedly, "I" came back from the winter vacation, and the girl was nowhere to be found, so she had to sit alone at the place where the two had sat, looking at the sea wistfully.

Shot 1: In Jay's Bar, "I" is reading a book to pass the time.Take a bite of vinegar-marinated bamboo clip fish.The mouse asked: "Why do you want to read a book?" "I" asked the mouse: Then why drink beer? "I" was reading Flaubert.Books by dead authors.A writer who is still alive is of no value, and the answer of "I" is completely irrelevant.Jie came over and gently put down a glass of beer. Shot 2: Visiting the mouse's home for the first time.Mansions of rich people.The mice moved the table outside and ate their favorite food.Mice love hot cakes fresh out of the pan.Here's the problem: He stacks slices of hot cake on a deep plate, cuts them neatly into quarters with a knife, and pours a bottle of Coca-Cola on top.For this kind of food that is dreadful, the mouse thinks that "combining food and drink into one" is a very good practice.

Suddenly I want to drink beer.Reading Murakami's novels has this side effect.It is said that many readers are like this. "Me" and the mouse drink beer at Jay's. In 1970, what brands of beer could you drink?It seems to have Budweiser.Read it again, no, better get some beer before.As for the hot cake poured with Coke, what should I say?That was astounding.