Chapter 53 [Interlude] Feeling Like Homesickness?
I've been in this world for quite some time, but I don't feel like going back to my original world. Well, I can't visit my father and mother's graves. All I can say is that I'm sorry for being unfilial.
I can't read the latest volumes of manga, and I can't play my daily MMO. I can't watch anime or read new light novels either.
I can't drink black beer. Convenience store hot snacks, fast food hamburgers. Gyudon, tendon (tempura), oyakodon, katsukare. Ah, most of the things I miss are just food.
Daioraden's food, or rather the human realm's food, is bland and bland. Good things are good, but they don't really taste good. Of course, the food at Seteas-san's inn is delicious. But the skewer grilled by the old man at the skewered restaurant was just as delicious.
Right now, I've been buying pre-seasoned and spiced dishes, putting them in my inventory and carrying them around, so I've managed to hold out. Still, it felt like something was missing, you know?
On the other hand, at Watterhill, located between the demon realm and the human realm, I can enjoy the seasoning of the demon realm. If I were to compare the delicate seasoning of the human realm to something, the demon realm's seasoning would be rich and intense. Personally, I prefer the seasoning of the demon realm.
Rosalier's cooking is just delicious. Since it's demon realm cuisine, the seasoning is rich, and she arranges things I would like and serves me something I never get tired of eating every day.
Even so, I long for that junky seasoning. So, I have no choice but to make it happen using my modern knowledge (cheat).
I obtained the ingredients on my way back from work. I lived alone, so I was pretty good at cooking. But usually, I didn't do it much because I used to buy ready-made meals and beer and get absorbed in MMOs.
Anyway, when I get back to the house, I have some cooking utensils, but they're probably not enough. I bought various things though. Well, I can't use fire here, but there's a sink. So, let's get started making it on the table. Oh, I've made it a few times over there. There's no element of failure anywhere!
Oh, there it is. Two metal bowls. I couldn't find a whisk, so I bought two forks thinking they would work. Put some ice and a little water in one bowl. Stack the other bowl on top.
Crack an egg and mix it well. Yeah, two forks will do the job. Next, a little sugar, a bit more salt. Add some vinegar. I think this was about the right amount?
Mix it vigorously. Of course, while keeping it cool. Is this good like this? Finally, vegetable oil. This is important.
Add a small amount thinly, and mix vigorously. Add a little bit thinly and mix again. When I start to get tired, use the 'Recover (Healing Spell)' so that lactic acid doesn't build up in my arms, and I can keep going tirelessly.
Thinly add and stir repeatedly, and it gradually becomes emulsified. Oh, it's getting a little heavier and starting to look like it. Add a little more and stir. Yes, it's getting thicker. Is it almost done?
Alright, it's done. Ta-da! I can do it, as expected with modern knowledge. Okay! Here it is, Mayonnaise!
"Alright, in the inventory, I remember there was a root vegetable that can be eaten raw, right? Yes, this one. Cut it thinly and make it into vegetable sticks. Dip it and take a bite... Mmm, delicious."
It may not compare to store-bought products, but this is mayonnaise. It's a magical seasoning, the pinnacle of junk food, so strong that some people, known as 'mayolas', even drink it directly from the container.
"Mmm, tasty... Ahhh. I am satisfied."
After that, I fall onto the bed. My satisfaction level is 100. Now, let's wash the dishes and clean the cooking utensils.
"I won't cause trouble for Rosalier-san――Wait, hold on a moment!"
I rushed to the toilet. Even though it was just around the corner, it felt so far away because I was trying my best not to put too much pressure on my grumbling, rumbling stomach. In order to preserve a man's dignity, I had to move forward carefully.
I managed to avoid any accidents, entered the toilet, and took a deep breath.
"Phew, made it in time…"
Splash!
This place has a flushing toilet, huh? Both Waterhill (over there) and here, they're quietly developing. Anyway, I flushed the water and escaped disaster, but oh no, my stomach is rumbling again.
"Oh, right. I can use magic, can't I?"
I put my hand on my stomach and say 'Detoxy (detoxification)'...phew. It's calmed down."
But, this magic. It was the same when I had a hangover. It breaks down alcohol to the point where it's like you never drank. So, probably, the mayonnaise I made will also be like it never existed. What a waste, sigh.
As I came out of the bathroom, I realized I hadn't finished tidying up. Huh, it seems like someone's here.
"Oh, Rosalier-san. Sorry for leaving it out."
"No, it's okay. What happened?"
I honestly told her. Then, as I was explaining the ingredients, Rosalier-san gave me that 'disappointed look' she often did and then quickly flashed a soft smile.
"You know, Tatsuma-san."
Ah, she calls me that when she's scolding me. Rosalier-san, that is.
"Yes."
"If you eat raw eggs, this is what happens, isn't it?"
"Is it?"
"Did you forget that I always make sure to thoroughly cook the eggs when I prepare them?"
Oh, come to think of it. The fried eggs were cooked on both sides. I've never had any half-cooked egg dishes.
"Ah, come to think of it, that's true."
"If you had told me, I would have made it with a similar flavor..."
"I'm sorry. I'll do that from now on."
I got myself into trouble because I secretly tried to eat and satisfy myself. It might be dangerous to cook with local ingredients without knowing their characteristics.
By the way, on another day, when I properly heated the sauce ingredients in the same way, it had a similar flavor and didn't upset my stomach. Lesson learned.
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