第１２７３堀：まずは腹ごしらえ (Part2)
"That is precisely why the 'omelet rice' style hasn't become mainstream. The prevailing sentiment in Weed is that beef stew should be eaten as beef stew, and curry as curry. Why complicate things?"
"Indeed. I certainly agree. Both of those dishes are complete in their own right."
Quite so. As Shau says, those two are 'already perfected' culinary works. I, too, am fond of beef stew, and as for curry, I would rank it among the top five foods in this world.
"Well, that is the crux of the problem. When you use them as a sauce for omelet rice, those who love the originals will inevitably say, 'That is heresy.'"
"Hmm. I understand that sentiment well. Curry belongs with rice or bread."
"I see. So, 'common sense stands in the way,' as it were?"
"Precisely. Furthermore, omelet rice is generally perceived as a dish for children. Therefore..."
"Ah, now that you mention it, that is true. It is a dish devoid of bitterness or sharp spice. The children eat it quite often, too."
"Yes. And yet, by incorporating various vegetables into the rice, it provides a well-balanced meal, which makes it excellent. I see. Though, I suppose an adult might hesitate to order it."
Indeed, having tasted it myself, I understand. The dishes Yuki-dono ordered seem difficult for some to accept. Yet, because they are dishes Yuki-dono requested, I cannot bring myself to believe they would be anything less than delicious.
"Though I cannot entirely shake a sense of unease, these are dishes requested by Yuki-dono. I shall partake. Are you ready, Shau?"
"Yes, of course. Besides, if you think about it, beef stew is delicious, and omelet rice is delicious. Wouldn't the combination of the two be invincible?"
"That is true. A collaboration between curry and omelet rice. Yes. Magnificent!"
Hmm. Delicious things combined with delicious things become invincible. It is a remarkably simple logic. While I was lost in such thoughts, the dishes arrived.
Indeed. In appearance, it is truly nothing more than beef stew or curry poured over omelet rice.
"For now, please, help yourselves to whichever you prefer."
"Then, I shall naturally take the curry omelet rice."
"And I will have the beef stew omelet rice."
"I'll wait. If the standard omelet rice doesn't suit your palate, you can have it."
I see. So that is why he ordered a plain one as well. It is true; forcing oneself to eat something that does not suit one's taste is a profanity against the creator and the ingredients alike. To eat with relish—that is the proper etiquette.
And so, the grace before the meal.
" "Itadakimasu." "
Shau and I pressed our hands together in gratitude, then immediately seized our spoons. I first scooped up the curry used as the sauce and brought it to my lips.
Hmm. It is a bit spicy. But this curry is delicious. As expected of a shop recommended by Yuki-dono; it is wonderfully rich. I find myself wanting to eat it as a curry on its own. But for now, this is about the omelet rice.
I plunged my spoon into the fluffy egg, gathering the rice beneath it along with the curry, and took a bite.
" "Whoa!" "
Shau must have taken a bite at the same moment, for he let out a cry just as I did.
It is delicious. Without a doubt, it is delicious. The collaboration between curry and omelet rice. The rice, wrapped in egg, is sautéed in butter and enriched with onions and mushrooms, creating a deep, savory profile. When combined with the spicy curry, it creates an incredible marriage of flavors.
Delicious things combined with delicious things are, indeed, invincible. There is no mistake. I found myself unable to stop, mindlessly carrying spoonful after spoonful of the curry omelet rice to my mouth.
It won't stop. It won't stop! It won't stop!!
...Hm? Wait, why did we come here again?
No, never mind that. First, I must properly test the other omelet rice!
The work in Zurable is surprisingly half-hearted, isn't it? If one doesn't settle down, there’s no point in trying to conduct an investigation. Regardless, let us eat before we concern ourselves with that.