Retired Hunter, Become Haenam - Chapter 119



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Retired Hunter, Becoming Haenam Episode 119

Shared cooking

‘An elf like Charlotte comes to Earth… … I guess nothing bad will happen.’

Of course, they will attract attention because of their Western-like appearance and long ears,

I have already asked Uncle Bongryong to create a magical tool that impedes perception.

Then people will just see me as a beautiful foreigner.

“Please sit down for now. I’ll have it ready for you shortly.”

“No. I will help today too.”

“… Ms. Charlotte?”

“Yes. I will be in your debt from now on… I would like to help in any way I can.”

Her eyes sparkled and she was full of enthusiasm.

If you wanted to help with the cooking, there were plenty of things to ask for, so it didn’t matter.

But last time I asked you to help me cook… … .

‘I clearly asked to check if the grill was cooked and ended up with a lot of soot on my face.’

I thought that since she was the princess of a country, she wouldn’t be able to do things like cooking.

I asked you to keep an eye on the campfire to make sure the meat was cooking well.

And his face was covered in soot.

Thinking about that incident, it’s a bit difficult to ask someone to do something…

‘And to prepare the next dish, I need vegetables… … .’

– Captain! We’re here.

-The teacher is here too!

-Hello, Park Dal-gu.

Dingdings and Warstread arrived at just the right time.

They seemed to be on good terms as they shared onions, lemons, and various herbs.

In particular, Earthred appeared carrying several of them on his back, as if he had become very friendly with the spirits.

Now that the necessary vegetables and herbs have arrived, there’s something for Charlotte to do.

“Then let’s do this. First, hold the pan handle here, and with the other hand, hold the spoon.”

“Hey, is this the right way to do it?”

“Yes. But it looks a little uncomfortable, so I think it would be better if you put your hands like this.”

“……i get it.”

My fingers are a bit off when holding the frying pan and wooden spatula, so I’ll fix that a bit.

I removed the steak and added a piece of butter to the remaining oil.

Another important point is to keep the heat low by lightly placing the multi-purpose fan over a campfire.

The purpose is to make a sauce using meat juice, called gravy.

“Stir vigorously with a wooden spatula to prevent the sauce from burning.”

“That was easy.”

“You have to do this slowly to make the sauce properly.”

Charlotte stirred the sauce, and I dropped the butter into it, piece by piece, next to her.

You might think that you can just put in a lot at once, but surprisingly, that’s not the way to do it.

They say it’s because butter burns faster than you think, or something like that… I’m not an expert on baking, so I don’t really know the reason.

Anyway, finally, add a piece of butter, lemon juice, and herbs and it’s done.

Thanks to Charlotte’s constant stirring, I was able to make the sauce quite easily.

If I had done it alone, I would have been busy mixing the sauce and preparing the ingredients, so division of labor isn’t a bad thing.

“Thank you. I’m glad you helped me.”

“Ahem, it’s nothing special to me. I’m the princess of the elven kingdom and a great warrior.”

“haha.”

She said it expressionlessly, as if nothing had happened.

Looking at the ears flapping up and down, it looks like he is quite happy.

Looking at it this way, wouldn’t an elf’s ears serve a similar role to a dog’s tail?

“Haha, it’s nice to see you. It’s like seeing a newlywed couple.”

“Hey, uncle!”

Her poker face collapsed at a single word from Edward, who was watching from the side.

They were still good uncle and nephew.

… Ah, hitting it with a spatula soaked in sauce is a bit too much.

‘First… let’s prepare the last dish.’

I took out a large bowl and poured olive oil into it one spoonful at a time.

Extra virgin olive oil is an essential ingredient in cooking.

There was a history of giving it as a gift to Charlotte in the past.

She must have noticed too, as she came closer to me.

“It’s the same olive oil you gave me as a gift.”

“That’s right. Did you write it well?”

“I’ve used about half of it and I’m keeping it in good condition. I plan to use it sparingly.”

“Really? It’s okay if you use it roughly.”

Olive oil may be rare in the elven world, but it is common on Earth.

Of course, it is more expensive than usual due to rising prices, but it is not a problem.

So, there is no need to use olive oil sparingly—

“No. It’s important to me.”

She took the half-empty bottle of olive oil out of her backpack and held it tightly in her arms.

…Why is olive oil coming out of my backpack?

If you save it that much, you don’t necessarily have to use it.

“Haha, Mr. Park Dal-gu, you still don’t understand women’s hearts.”

“yes?”

“Ignore my uncle’s strange words and continue cooking. If there’s anything I can help you with, I will.”

“Then please add some olive oil here.”

“I get it.”

Order Charlotte and drizzle about 10 tablespoons of olive oil generously on the bowl.

In the meantime, I cut the lemons the DingDings brought in half and squeezed them into a bowl.

Then add about 5 tablespoons of lemon juice to the bowl.

“You can chop the herbs here with a knife and add them in. Don’t chop the onions; just slice them thinly and add them in.”

“I get it.”

“… You’re better at swordsmanship than I thought?”

Knock knock knock.

The way he cut the onions and herbs was not ordinary.

Materials that are cut more consistently than expected.

…were you good at cooking?

“It’s nothing. I’ve just been working to protect the Holy Land lately, so I’ve had to eat alone a lot.”

“Do you live alone?”

“Yes. There is a hut in front of the portal leading to the Holy Land. I live there alone. It’s been 20 years already.”

“20 years… … .”

It’s been 20 years since I’ve lived alone.

Then this skillful swordsmanship also made sense.

…for a moment.

“You said you’ve been living alone for 20 years?”

“Yes.”

“Then, what is Miss Charlotte’s age… no, her age—”

“Ahem! Park Dal-gu. I finished chopping the onions. What should I do now?”

“… … .”

Slightly reddened ears and a blatant change of subject.

I decided to play to her rhythm.

… Age is a sensitive issue even for elves.

“You can add the onions and herbs to the bowl as well. Rinse the onions in water before adding them.”

“I see. But what kind of dish is this?”

“It’s a dish called carpaccio.”

Carpaccio.

An Italian dish, also known as carpaccio or carpaccio.

It is a dish made with uncooked meat, olive oil, vegetables, lemon juice, etc.

‘I guess it would be a good analogy to say Italian-style pickled squid.’

As the name suggests, the ingredients are unfamiliar, but the dish itself wasn’t that difficult.

Just toss the prepared vegetables into a bowl with the sauce.

Here, mix the minced garlic, salt, sugar, and vinegar a little bit, and sprinkle some pepper… .

Just add the thinly sliced ​​octopus and mix well.

‘I said it would be good to let it age in the refrigerator.’

Just like marinated ribs or stews taste better if you let them sit overnight.

Carpaccio should also be left in the refrigerator for a while to allow the sauce to better penetrate the fish.

It doesn’t matter since I’m going to eat it with steak anyway.

“Thanks to you, it ended quickly. Thank you.”

“It’s nothing. I’m confident I can help you cook in the future.”

“Even from this old man’s perspective, my niece would be a top-notch bride… Hehe.”

“uncle!”

“Haha… Now that the food is ready, shall we eat?”

I took out the tentacle sashimi.

The two-line tentacles were divided into two categories based on the plate.

It was regular sashimi with the skin removed and cut into standard pieces, and hibiki with the skin grilled.

“thank you for this food.”

-I’ll eat well, sir!

-I’ll enjoy the meal!

-looks delicious!

“Haha, I’ll be grateful today too.”

“Okay, I’ll eat well.”

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The meal began with a variety of greetings.

Naturally, the first thing to do is to simply eat the two-line tentacles.

‘It looks a little bit unusual.’

The overall appearance was similar to that of a red-fleshed fish, such as mackerel or saury.

However, because the skin and even the flesh were dark red, the overall color was redder than that of other red-fleshed fish.

I wonder if the taste is similar to that of red fish.

‘…Wow, this really tastes amazing.’

My first impression of the two-lined tentacles I put in my mouth was that the flesh was very soft.

This kind of soft meat is similar to raw tuna,

The moist texture you feel with every bite was similar to that of codfish sashimi.

But what was most unusual and shocking of all was the flavor.

‘It tastes similar to the king tiger shrimp I used to eat.’

Butter-grilled dish made with only the heads of king tiger prawns.

A mysterious savory taste felt from the concentrated intestines and crispy skin.

It was felt in the flavor of the meeting.

It was a surprise to me that the soup tasted like shrimp, as I had never tasted it before in my life.

Is the unusually red color of the shell due to a similar ingredient to shrimp shells?

I don’t know the details, but… .

First of all, the taste was good because it had a unique flavor that I had not tried in other sashimi.

In fact, even I, who likes sashimi, felt quite tired of it after eating it so often and in such large quantities.

But, eating raw fish with such a unique taste makes me feel refreshed.

Other people’s eyes lit up as if they had similar feelings to mine.

“It tastes amazing. It seems more savory than other types of sashimi.”

“Hehe, it has a unique taste that is one of the best among the ones you gave me.”

“If it’s edible, that’s great.”

Charlotte and Edward’s chopsticks moved busily, as if it didn’t suit their tastes either.

What about the ding-dings?

“Does it taste okay?”

-It’s delicious! It tastes similar to the giant worm I ate last time.

“…Wriggler?”

– I remember it having the word “King” in its name. It was a noble name, similar to this body.

“Ah, king tiger shrimp.”

I was wondering what it was called when I saw the name wiggle, but it turned out to be a king tiger shrimp.

It looks like the shrimp flavor is strong enough for even the little ones to eat.

So this time… .

‘I should try eating it with the skin lightly seared.’

Hibiki made by briefly putting it in and taking it out of a campfire.

The slightly charred skin looked quite appetizing.

The shell is quite thick and has a strange color, but what does it taste like?

‘The flavor has become stronger.’

An intense flavor that you can feel the moment you chew it.

As it was heated by fire, the layer of fat attached to the skin melted, and the already strong flavor exploded even further.

If the raw fish I just ate had just a hint of shrimp flavor.

The intense flavor swirled in my mouth, as if I was dipping raw fish directly in shrimp sauce or shrimp powder.

‘It has a really great flavor. But the taste isn’t really my style.’

The texture of the meeting is soft, chewy, and moist.

Because it was raw fish, there wasn’t much of a chewy texture.

However, because the flavor is so amazing, it seems like a good fish to eat in other dishes rather than just eating raw.

There’s a reason why tentacles are considered a luxury ingredient in the West.

“Mr. Edwood, could you please get me some alcohol from the fridge in the back?”

“Alcohol is good too. But after eating this sashimi, I think a different drink would go better with it than soju or beer.”

“Well… that’s true, but there are only two.”

“Don’t worry. Charlotte, just take it out.”

“yes.”

She reached into the backpack she was carrying and took something out.

It was the bag I took the bottle of olive oil out of earlier.

And then another glass bottle appeared, that dark bottle with a hint of purple… Could it be?

“Is this alcohol?”

“Haha, that’s right. We elves make alcohol using honey and grapes. And this is the wine that our elves are proud of. Would you like to have a glass?”

“Please, I beg you.”

“Heh heh. Good.”

He took out the cup he had left in the refrigerator.

I put it in there to keep the beer cold, but what’s the big deal?

The color of the wine that Edwood personally poured was attractive.

‘It definitely didn’t have the flavor to go with soju or beer.’

If you like the chewy texture and rich flavor, choose soju.

If you are eating oily sashimi that you just dip in sauce, you will probably need beer… .

This strong-flavored, mildly chewy raw fish tasted like neither beer nor soju.

Rather, it would go well with wine or champagne.

“Now, let’s have a toast.”

“Okay.”

“Ahem, I’ll be counting on you to take care of me from now on. Park Dal-gu.”

Charlotte shyly handed me a glass of wine.

Since he’s good at cooking and his fighting skills are not bad, I think he’ll probably live well on Earth.

If necessary, we can use him as a combatant in our guild.

Rather, I should be grateful that she came.

“I look forward to working with you in the future. Cheers!”

“”Cheers!””

visor-

Glasses clashing together with a refreshing sound.

I just sniffed the wine with my nose and savored it.

‘…Wow, this is wine?’

I thought that all the wine I had been drinking until now was bitter or sour and not fit for human consumption.

It created synergy when combined with the flavor of the two-lined tentacles that lingered slightly in my mouth.

The rich aroma of grapes gently coats the mouth.

The addition of the two-lined shrimp flavor made my eyes close on their own.

The taste was just as good as that of a high-end restaurant.

“This is a good drink. Thank you. It goes well with the hallway.”

“Haha, when good food is served, even a mediocre drink becomes a good drink.”

“Uncle is right. It’s all thanks to your cooking, Park Dal-gu.”

“It’s cooking for the two of us, thanks to Ms. Charlotte’s help.”

“Uh, the two of us… … .”

“Then shall we prepare the next dish?”

The next dish is steak.

Even though it had been resting for quite some time, the steak was still plenty warm thanks to the sauce covering it.

Give each person a piece of steak, and leave the rest for the ding-dings.

‘It was a good thing I put the fork and knife in the subspace because I thought I might use them someday.’

Before even attempting Western cuisine, prepare some cutlery in case there is someone who is not good at using chopsticks.

Thanks to that, we were able to each cut our own steak and eat it.

Of course, I cut up the ding-dings so that they were all easy for me to eat.

“You should try the steak too. It will probably taste different from any steak you’ve had before, thanks to the sauce.”

“Haha, when you say it like that, I look forward to it.”

“I will make sure to eat well.”

“Then where should I… … .”

Using a knife, cut the flesh into bite-sized pieces.

Dip the meat lightly in the sauce remaining in the bowl.

I put it in my mouth as is.