In other words, every year, Japan selects new words and buzzwords that reflect "the social phenomenon of the year" and "the most topical".
In the list of 30 candidates in 2022, it includes "ガチ中華" (authentic Chinese food).
"Authentic Chinese food" refers to Chinese restaurants where the taste of the food is not specifically adapted to the tastes of Japanese people.
Just like "Zuo Zongtang Chicken", there are some strange "Chinese cuisine" in Japan, which is said to be Chinese food, but in fact, I don't know what it has been changed into by magic.
For example, the "Tianjin rice" that we are familiar with through "Dragon Ball" is actually more similar to "omelet rice with sauce", and it should not be found in Tianjin anyway......
(The so-called "Tianjin rice")
But this time, the program team introduced the "ガチ中華", which is different from these magic modifications, and the food in the store is almost exactly the same as the taste of China (they claim).
For example, Hunan-style spicy fried mutton costs 1,408 yen, or about 66 yuan.
(Hunan style spicy stir-fried mutton)
On weekdays, some Japanese people come to Ikebukuro, Tokyo, to taste authentic Chinese snacks.
A Japanese man may have eaten a spicy dish:
"It's not a taste for Japanese people, it's heavily seasoned, and it's different from the Chinese food you usually eat in Japan."
(Japanese man interviewed)
Another Japanese brother said excitedly:
"It has a taste that seems to be indescribable in Japanese, and you can eat crayfish or something."
(Japanese brother is interviewed)
The Japanese reporter then went to a farm in Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture, where the owner of the farm, Mr. Fan, personally received him.
(Greenhouse on the farm)
The boss introduced to the media the Chinese greenhouse on the farm, which can grow vegetables even in the cold winter.
(Greenhouse on the farm)
At present, water spinach is being cultivated in the greenhouse,
There are also amaranth and oily wheat vegetables, which are commonly eaten by Chinese.
(Vegetables grown on the farm)
Over the course of the year, about 30 varieties of vegetables are grown on the farm.
These vegetables are not only served in restaurants in Tokyo, but they can also be cooked on the farm, and customers can order them directly when they come.
(Vegetables grown on the farm)
Hokkai Farm not only grows vegetables, but also raises chickens, so it can be said that it has opened a "farmhouse" to Japan.
Most of the customers who come to eat at the farm are Chinese, but some are Japanese.
The owner of the farm said, "With us, you can eat delicious food – authentic Chinese food. ”
(Chef prepares to cook)
A chef from China stewed a whole hen with mushrooms and served with golden tortillas.
(Chef cooking)
The price of this pot is 8980 yen (about 420 yuan), which can be eaten by 4~6 people.
If you use a larger rooster, then the price will add another 1,000 yen (about 47 yuan).
(Screenshot of Japanese program)
Japanese media introduced: "This is the local cuisine of Northeast China, and it is an authentic Chinese cuisine. ”
The Japanese uncle praised after tasting it:
"It was really delicious. This chicken was still bounced around there, wasn't it?
It's really authentic Chinese food! ”
(Liked by Japanese uncle)
The chef then stir-fries over high heat and serves a plate of sautéed amaranth.
The price of this plate of amaranth is 880 yen, which is about 41 yuan.
Japanese media introduction:
"This is freshly picked amaranth, and the soup is purple when cooked, and it is said to have a taste similar to spinach."
(Bakugou Stir-fry)
The farm also offers an open-air barbecue where beef and pork are skewered with iron skewers.
The price of a skewer of barbecue is 200 yen (about 9.3 yuan), and the minimum price is 10 skewers.
(Open-air barbecue)
A young Japanese boy who tasted yakiniku seemed very satisfied and exclaimed, "This is a delicious ...... that you can't eat in Japan."
(Japanese child sends a favorable reception)
Japanese media said that the most visually striking barbecue is roasted whole sheep.
The price of half a roasted whole sheep is 35,000 yen (about 1,634 yuan).
Roasting whole lamb takes 3~4 hours, so it is best to book a day in advance.
(Roasted whole lamb)
A family from Nasu Shiobara City, Tochigi Prefecture, ordered half a roasted whole sheep.
(Japan Eater)
One of the little brothers gave a good review:
"It's delicious! The outside is crispy, the meat is soft and tender, and it melts in the mouth, and the portion is full. ”
(The Japanese guy eats very satisfied)
The host and guests of the show continued to discuss the vegetables grown on the farm and Chinese dishes such as roasted whole sheep in the studio.
For example, the oil wheat vegetables grown on the farm are often used by Chinese to make hot pot.
Cantonese choy sum, which is generally grown in the south, is fried with stems and leaves.
(Japan screen)
Several lettuces were also prepared on site, and the edible part was mainly its stem.
(Japan screen)
Talking about the need to roast the whole lamb for about 4 hours, the guests were a little surprised.
(Japan screen)
Seeing the "farmhouse" dishes shared by the program team, some Japanese netizens expressed their greed.
"I want to try it!"
(Screenshot from YouTube netizen @gaogao790)
"It all looks delicious."
（截图来自油管网友@user-cd7lg9jz7h）
"I want to eat it, what will it taste like?"
(Screenshot from YouTube netizen @user_dxMt)
It seems that some Japanese netizens have really never seen these Chinese dishes, and they will know after tasting them that they are really delicious!