Chapter 13 second quarter

Please ask Chef Urushitani to evaluate the trial works first. Chef Urushigu took a bite and praised: "Yes, it's delicious. It seems that you have put in a lot of painstaking efforts!" Then he said: "Please also ask Mr. Muto from Xitomi to comment, how about it?" "Thank you chef, but in terms of styling..." "If the other party makes any suggestions, you have to write them down carefully!" "Is there... is there anything that needs to be improved?" "Wouldn't it be better to ask Xitomi's Mr. Muto directly?" Chef Urushitani showed a meaningful smile. "After all, it is ordinary customers who buy desserts, and the ideas of customers are definitely different from those of professional chefs and department store staff. .”

"I see." "Overcoming difficulties is actually very interesting! Come on!" When trying new products, in addition to Muto, another female staff member also attended.When the two parties met in the reception room of "Goldfinch", she took the initiative to greet Xia Zhi and handed over her business card. "Thanks for taking care of me, I am Reiko Ogata. Because I have other cases to deal with, this time I am purely assisting Mr. Muto. If you have any advice, please feel welcome." "I'm Natsuori Morisawa, please give me your advice." Natsuori took out the trial works from the box and placed them on the table in the reception room.In a blink of an eye, the table was already filled with all kinds of French almond panna cotta for two people.

Muto asked straight to the point: "What kind of dessert is this?" "French almond panna cotta." "What material is used?" "Milk, whipped cream, sugar and gelatin, that is, panna cotta. Because of the addition of whipped cream, it has a smooth texture. As for the ingredients, it is similar to Italian cheese, but the basic method is still a bit different." Xia Zhi handed the cup with the simplest shape to Muto. "After you taste it, you will know the difference. Italian cheese is vanilla, and it uses unwhipped whipped cream, so the texture is a little harder. French almond panna cotta is almond, and it uses Slightly whipped fresh cream, so the taste is much smoother.”

"How is this different from almond tofu in Chinese cuisine?" "Almond tofu does not use vanilla and almonds, but uses apricot seeds, that is, nuts, which are not only used to add flavor, but also mixed with milk after being crushed with a blender. I heard that the cheap almond tofu produced by the factory does not use Almonds, but flavored with almond essence to create a similar flavor.” "Even for similar desserts, the recipes are different because of different national conditions, right?" "Yes. I researched it and found this part to be very interesting. I want to eat desserts from all over the world."

Reiko on the side also echoed. Xia Zhi also said: "Because this is a very simple dessert, the focus is on how to change, that is, how to use the fruit, and what kind of flavor the dessert itself wants to present. Because Mr. Muto wants us to develop a 'white dessert', So I tried various things without destroying the white impression. In fact, if you don’t stick to this point, you can also flavor it with chocolate or saffron.” Muto asked: "Isn't it too sweet with chocolate?" "If you use dark chocolate with less sweetness, it will not, and it will not be as much as the amount used for mousse."

"It's just a little chocolatey, isn't it?" "Yes. If you want a stronger taste, you can also flavor it with chocolate-flavored liqueur." "You say you can use saffron, too. Do you mean something like paella?" "Saffron is also delicious when used in desserts! Just a little bit can dye the dessert a beautiful yellow color, and it also has a special aroma of saffron, making it an exotic dessert. Others like jasmine It should also go well with tropical fruits.” "Then let's eat!" Lizi urged. Perhaps because Natsuori's explanation was quite convincing, Muto picked up the container and spoon without hesitation.Reiko looked very excited, picked up the most traditional "Rainbow Wine" among them, scooped it deep with a spoon, and ate it happily, as if to confirm whether all the flavors were well coordinated.

Muto beside him was eating calmly.Rather than saying that he finds it delicious or happy, it is better to say that he is confirming whether he can also accept such desserts... Unlike Reiko's momentum of sweeping away, Muto only tried two or two of each. After three bites, immediately switch to something else. From time to time, Xia Zhi stared at the two people who had completely different reactions. After they all finished tasting, Reiko smiled and put the spoon on the dessert plate. "I've tried all of them, and they're all delicious." "Which one do you think is the best?" Xia Zhi asked.

"Well..." Reiko looked at all the containers in order again. "I like the one with black tea flavor at the bottom of the cup the most. The milk and black tea flavors are fully integrated, and the orange slices on top are also very good." This one is made by mixing the bottom layer of French almond panna cotta with black tea. After it solidifies and cools, it is covered with a layer made only of milk and whipped cream. The black tea is made of Earl Grey, which has a strong aroma and is commonly used in pastries. Tea. "I think it would be interesting if the black tea flavor can be used in the middle and top layers besides the bottom layer... If it can be fully integrated with milk, the taste will be more fashionable."

"Thank you for your advice. Because I use black tea, the bottom layer of the almond cheese will be camel. I wonder if this will deviate from the appeal of 'white dessert'..." "Not at all, I don't think you need to care about such details. Right, Director Muto?" Muto glanced at Reiko, and replied vaguely, "Yes, yes!" Xia Zhi asked Muto: "What do you think, Mr. Muto?" "Well... I think the coffee tastes good. Not only will it not destroy the pure whiteness of the milk, but you can also taste the aroma of coffee. This kind of surprise is very interesting."

"I flavored it with coffee-flavored liqueur." "In this way, male guests are also easy to accept." "If you want to launch French almond panna cotta, it would be better to make at least three flavors. If you have any requests, please feel free to ask. Even if you ask, I will try my best to try other types of desserts." Reiko interrupted from the side. "Does Miss Morisawa have any other ideas?" "Yes. But the preparation time is also very tight, so there is no way to try infinitely..." "In this case, please try other flavors again! Don't stick to the appeal of 'white dessert', you can also try flavoring with chocolate and saffron just mentioned. What do you think, Director Muto?"

Muto frowned slightly. "I prefer to use the pure whiteness of this dessert as a selling point..." "why?" "Because other stores don't seem to plan to launch similar desserts, I think this pure white dessert should stand out when placed with other products." "That's like what I think is the best black tea taste. How about making different colors on the bottom layer? This shouldn't deviate from your appeal, right?" Muto only replied: "Yes". Xia Zhi noticed Muto's insistence, but didn't say much. Muto was silent for a while before asking Xia Zhi: "Can I ask you a question?" "Please say." "I don't know much about panna cotta, but if you deviate from the basic recipe of 'milk and almonds', isn't it 'panna cotta'?" "Well... In fact, this statement is also correct. As far as 'blanc' means 'white' and 'manger' means 'eating or food', pure white is indeed the characteristic of French almond panna cotta. In contrast, Italian The 'pannacota' of French cheese means 'cooked to thick cream', so there are many recipes that are not white finished products, such as highlighting the color of fruit, or adding chocolate... and French almond panna cotta The basic color is 'white'." "For me, it's really interesting that the appearance is pure white, but the taste is full of surprises! Although this is my layman's prejudice, the reason why I like coffee-flavored cheese is based on this reason... If you want to change the taste, is it impossible to make pure white cheese once you add something?" "Yes, if you use saffron for flavoring, for example, it will turn yellow cheese. Even if you use other herbs, it will be slightly colored when the aroma is extracted, so it is really difficult to keep it pure white." Lizi said: "I can't discuss the reason now! Anyway, I still have plenty of time, so please ask Ms. Morisawa to continue to try many ways, and find another day to try it, how about it?" Xia Zhi nodded. "It would be great if that's the case. I'll try Muto-san's suggestion again. What I'm doing today is more traditional. It seems that I have to work harder." "I'm really sorry for making you so troublesome. I believe Miss Morisawa can make a very good dessert. Of course, what I ate today is also delicious. Thank you for making this warm and thoughtful dessert. In terms of seasons , the French almond panna cotta is indeed a very good choice, and it does not duplicate the products scheduled to be launched by other stores. For us, it is really a big help! After all, if another store chooses the same dessert, we have to try to coordinate .” "Thanks, I'll try another possibility." "I look forward to the new products launched by 'Goldfinch', and please give me more advice." After Muto and Reiko left, Xia Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief.It seems that the choice of French almond panna cotta should be the right way, but Muto hopes to be more special. Perhaps his own professional background differs from that of non-professionals, but it is precisely because he is not a professional background that he can think without sticking to the framework.So, don't think that you are not doing well enough, but get a great inspiration from it...