[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

Chao Ke smiled, gently patted his senior's butt, and said.

"You, Senior Falushan, have personally experienced just how 'abundant' my 'assets' are."

"So, senior, you can rest assured and pursue your academic dreams."

"His father can afford to pay for the baby's breast milk."

"Humph~"

Farusian gave a haughty snort and didn't respond to Chao Ke.

Instead, she turned over and faced away from Chao Ke, intending to go to sleep.

However, after turning around, Farusan could no longer suppress her joy and smiled sweetly.

Chao Ke also discovered that Senior Falushan looked quite good in this pose.

With a gentle pull, he drew it into his arms, enjoying the smooth back of his predecessor while holding two round slimes in his hands.

Their bodies were pressed tightly together, feeling each other's body heat.

Chao Ke patted the two slimes of Senior Falushan and said.

"Get some rest, senior."

"Two gifts await you during your subsequent exploration."

"A gift...? What kind of gift?"

"It's probably two gifts, carrying sentiments."

.....

As he heard the even breathing of Senior Falushan in his arms, Chao Ke slowly opened his tightly closed eyes.

[Recipe: Curry Shrimp]

[Description: A very common home-style dish in Sumeru. The rich aroma of curry spices blends with the sweetness of fresh seafood, infusing the curry broth with a unique fragrance that whets the appetite. In Sumeru, except for the desert regions, almost every household makes this dish, yet the flavors vary greatly; one could say a thousand Sumeru families have a thousand different curry shrimp. (That familiar taste, so familiar from memory, is perhaps the true taste of home.)]

Now that the recipe has been obtained, you can enter the God of Cookery's Trial Grounds to practice making this dish.

【Shall we begin training?】

【whether】

"Yes!"

......

Chapter 205 [Curry Shrimp]

In the proving ground.

Chao Kela reached over the small cart beside her and began to examine the ingredients provided by the system.

Live shrimp, fresh onions, a jar of yellowish powder, and other complementary ingredients.

After washing all the ingredients and placing them on the cutting board, Chao Ke unscrewed the jar of yellowish seasoning powder and took a couple of sniffs.

The initial sensation that fills the nostrils is a complex aroma dominated by turmeric. Upon closer inspection, one can also detect hints of coriander, cinnamon, pepper, fennel, and other spices.

It seems that this small jar of yellow seasoning powder is definitely curry powder.

Turmeric, as the main ingredient in curry powder, is indeed a good thing.

It not only provides the base color for curry, but also has considerable medicinal value.

Of course, not everyone can accept its taste. To some people who don't like it, turmeric has a strong "Chinese medicine smell" and is difficult to swallow.

Fortunately, Chao Ke didn't have this problem; on the contrary, he quite liked the unique woody aroma of turmeric powder.

【Curry Shrimp】As a dish from Sumeru, it requires a lot of seasoning, and correspondingly, the preparation of ingredients is also quite extensive.

Chao Ke first processed the onions, garlic, and other ingredients used to enhance the aroma.

The onions were sliced, the garlic was minced, and the other seasonings were prepared in accordance with the system's recipe requirements.

After processing the wet spices, Chao Ke turned his attention to the vibrant, fresh prawns in the basin.

I rinsed and washed them again with cold water, and then...

Chao Ke gently and slowly twisted off the heads of these prawns.

Next, remove the shrimp shells, leaving only the clean shrimp meat, which is neatly arranged on a plate, ready to be used when cooking later.

Following the instructions of the system's recipe, Chao Ke began the formal cooking process.

Heat oil in a pan until it reaches the right temperature. Then add all the prepared wet spices and use the hot cooking oil to activate and dissolve the aromatic substances in the spices.

Stir-fry continuously over the right heat until the wet spices in the pot are fragrant and softened, and the aromatic substances in the ingredients are fully activated. Then, Chao Ke took the yellow spice jar containing curry powder from the cutting board and sprinkled an appropriate amount of curry powder into the pot.

Stir-fry it again to allow the various dried spices that make up the curry powder to fully come into contact with the oil, giving the original aroma in the pot an extra layer of rich fragrance.

Seeing that the time was right, Chao Ke added an appropriate amount of water and fresh milk to the pot, along with the plate of peeled shrimp.

After that, just put the lid on and wait.

As the steam circulates, the rich aroma of the curry, composed of various spices, blends with the fresh sweetness of the shrimp from the ocean, ultimately creating a mellow and delicious flavor.

【Curry Shrimp】, as a national dish of Sumeru, is not too difficult to make.

Thanks to the diversity of ingredients that make up curry, as well as other additional ingredients, the dish of curry shrimp has countless ways to be adjusted.

Perhaps this flexible creative space is why the dish "Curry Shrimp" has become so popular in Xumi.

As the cooking time increased, the curry shrimp in the pot reached the stewing time required by the system recipe and was ready to be served.

"Snapped!"

As Chao Ke lifted the pot lid, an aggressive, mixed aroma instantly assaulted his nostrils.

Chao Ke looked completely absorbed. He took out a clean plate that had been prepared beforehand and scooped out the thick, bright, and smooth yellow sauce from the pot, along with the bouncy, plump shrimp that had been soaked in the sauce until they turned golden.

As Chao Ke finished serving and plating the food, the system's evaluation appeared as if following a shadow.

[Host has completed cooking; evaluation process initiation...]

【The Ultimate Curry Shrimp】

[Score: 90 points (Special status, the score cap is fixed at 90 points)]

[Description: A common dish from the Sumeru region, excluding the desert areas. The sauce, simmered with complex spices, is paired with fresh, plump shrimp. The irresistible aroma is so enticing that it can easily fill your nostrils and make your mouth water.]

【evaluate:】

The perfectly blended curry powder, combined with other ingredients, creates a rich, smooth, and delicate sauce; freshly peeled shrimp are also used, adding even more sweetness to the taste of the ocean.

[When excellent ingredients are combined with skillful cooking, the resulting dish is truly delicious. Even on days when food is scarce, such a meal would make one's mouth water.]

However, curry is a versatile seasoning; curry shrimp is also a dish with many possible combinations.

[A mere formulaic combination is insufficient to meet the requirements of a culinary master...]

Chao Ke was stunned. The joy he felt from cooking [Ultimate Curry Shrimp] on his first try vanished.

Just then, the system presented Chao Ke with two options.

[The host has been detected to have completed the ultimate cooking technique for the curry shrimp dish...]

[Does the host wish to leave the Culinary God Trial Grounds?]

【whether】

...

[Host has triggered a random challenge in the Chef's Trial Arena...]

[Would you like to stay and fight? (There is no penalty for failing the challenge; there is a chance to receive certain rewards if you succeed.)]

【whether】

...

"A random challenge from the Chef's Proving Grounds?"

Chao Ke Mingwu.

This is likely the reason why the special status after food rating locks the upper limit of the cooking rating for the dish "Curry Shrimp" at 90 points.

Since there was no penalty for failing the challenge, Chao Ke didn't hesitate and immediately chose the "yes" option.

Stay and face the challenge from the Culinary God's Trial Grounds.

[Host has made a choice; the challenge has officially begun...]

[Challenge Objective: Independently develop two distinct styles of curry shrimp, each scoring above 90 points]

During the challenge, the system shop will be unlocked, allowing the host to freely select any ingredients to create their own masterpiece.

[Challenge Reward: Unknown]

"Wow, you're being unusually generous, Brother Tong, to be able to choose any ingredients for free."

【…】

[Note: Attempting to cook dishes outside the recipes is prohibited in the Chef's Trial Grounds. Violating this rule will result in forced expulsion from the Chef's Trial Grounds.]

"Alright, same as always."

Joking aside, Chao Ke was also pondering how to complete this challenge from the Chef God's Trial Grounds.

"Making two distinct styles of curry shrimp... isn't too difficult..."

Soon, Chao Ke had his answer.

Coincidentally, there were three main curry styles in my previous life. After excluding Indian curry, there were also Thai curry and Japanese curry.

The quantity is just right to meet the requirements of the random challenges in the Chef's Trial Grounds.

Chao Ke was a man of action; once he had an idea, he set off as soon as possible.

First, Chao Ke purchased coconut milk, fish sauce, lemongrass, and lemon—essential ingredients for making Thai-style curry—from the system's ingredient store.

Next, they purchased fruit puree, honey, and various vegetables needed to make Japanese-style curry.

Once all the materials were ready, Chao Ke began the most difficult part of the challenge: preparing his own curry powder.