The story begins in Food Wars, when Alice took him home.

Gasping for breath, she was clearly exhausted from being tossed around by the fish. Although she knew it would be difficult to catch live fish on her own, Mito Ikumi had no intention of accepting Alice Nakiri's gift.

Since Bai Yuan set the requirement for the contestants to obtain ingredients, there must be a profound meaning behind it.

So no matter how difficult it is, she will make sure she has enough to eat by herself! If all else fails, she will consider other ingredients rather than accepting handouts!

"I think I understand why Brother Yuan values ​​you so much. You're really different from those good-for-nothings."

Seeing Mito Ikumi's unwavering gaze, Nakiri Alice was suddenly moved and spoke from the bottom of her heart.

"Of course, how can those trash compare to me? Not only them, but even you and Lady Erina, I will find a way to surpass them!"

Thinking of how much Bai Yuan had valued the two of them just now, Mito Ikumi suddenly clenched her fist and said, her eyes filled with seriousness.

"You have quite the ambition! But with your abilities, you might not even be able to compare to your secretary. Keep up the good work."

"This guy…"

Watching Alice Nakiri wave goodbye with a flourish, Mito Ikumi gritted her teeth.

Because of her attitude, it was clear that she didn't take her seriously.

"Just you wait, I'll make you all look at me in a new light!"

Mito Ikumi clenched her fists and threw herself into catching fish once again.

After Alice Nakiri walked away, she did not leave the river, but moved to a shallower spot to continue catching shrimp and crabs.

Because Bai Yuan had just made raw marinated fish slices, Nakiri Alice changed her theme to shrimp and crab sashimi.

Shrimp is served as sashimi. Crab roe forms the base of the sauce, which is then marinated with salt, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.

As for how she obtained these seasonings, Alice Nakiri took the shrimp, crab, and fish wrapped in her clothes ashore. She glanced at the students who had returned empty-handed, a businesslike smile on her face.

"Fish, shrimp, and crab. We'll replace the seasonings with salt, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Don't miss out!"

When faced with a problem, she tries to find a solution; Alice Nakiri is never a rigid person.

"I want it! Please save me a portion! I'll trade you scallions, ginger, and garlic!"

"Exchange the hammer! What they want are salt and sugar, those seasonings! Please exchange with me, I brought salt, I only need one fish!"

"Maybe she needs everything? Onions, ginger, and garlic—these three essentials are used in almost every dish! How do you know she doesn't need them?!"

"Trade with me, trade with me! I have everything you want, just give me two crabs!"

"Hurry up and tell me, how exactly do you want to change it!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's call, many people gathered around, their eyes greedily fixed on the fresh fish and shrimp laid out in front of her.

At the same time, he asked what price he would have to pay.

If this girl hadn't been highly regarded by Bai Yuan, they would have snatched her away! After all, she's just a young girl; she doesn't seem like the type to protect such wealth.

"Damn it, if I don't get a high score I'll be expelled. The materials I brought are only enough for my own use. Since it's a competition, shouldn't snatching things be part of the competition too?!"

There are timid and cowardly people, but there are also radical and extreme people. Especially under such high pressure, people are most likely to go crazy!

Suddenly, a strong man pushed through the crowd and rushed forward, reaching out to grab the fish from Alice Nakiri's stall.

Because he was moving so fast, no one around him had time to react. By the time someone did, the man had already reached the stall.

"It's so ugly."

Looking at the crazed man, Alice Nakiri seemed to have expected it all along.

She gave a disdainful smile, suddenly stood up, and the burly man who had been charging forward suddenly felt dizzy.

The next moment, a powerful force struck him, and he was forced to the ground.

"Is anyone else trying to steal it?"

Having followed Bai Yuan for so many years, Alice Nakiri has learned a few self-defense techniques. Even if the enemy is larger than her, she can easily defeat them with a skillful deflection.

At this moment, she looked at the bewildered students in front of her with a smile and said calmly.

"Pain Pain Pain Pain!"

At the same time, the burly man under her command let out a painful scream, struggling violently but to no avail, being held down tightly, which brought Alice Nakiri's intimidating power to its peak.

This caused those who were itching to grab the items from the strong man to stop in their tracks.

"Hey!"

On the other side, Erina Nakiri placed the collected cockles and some snails in a basin and soaked them in clean salt water to speed up their process of expelling sand.

Place a frying pan on a grill rack, add some olive oil, heat it up, then add sliced ​​garlic and chopped onions, and sauté over low heat until fragrant.

Next, add an appropriate amount of white wine, bring to a boil, then add chopped cilantro and continue cooking for a few minutes to allow the sauce to fully blend the flavors of the various ingredients.

"Luckily, I brought a clay pot and various medicinal herbs. With the local fresh fish and herbs produced around here, I'm sure I can make the most perfect fish soup!"

Beside her, Hisako Shinto deftly processed the fish in front of her, arranging them into different categories on an iron plate in preparation for cooking.

Her idea was to make a fish bone soup, slice the fish meat into thin pieces, add various medicinal herbs, and cook a pot of fish porridge to soothe the nerves and nourish the stomach.

However, due to limited resources, she could only use a wooden frame to suspend the clay pot, thus keeping it balanced during the cooking process.

Clean the prepared fish bones thoroughly, removing any blood and impurities with a knife. Slice the ginger and cut the scallions into sections. Add a small amount of oil to a frying pan and pan-fry the fish bones until golden brown on both sides.

The fishy smell of fish bones is quickly removed during the frying process, and at the same time, frying can also enhance the aroma of the soup.

After completing this step, put the fish bones directly into the casserole, then add medicinal herbs such as cardamom, yam, dried ginger, and dried tangerine peel, and add enough water.

After bringing the water to a boil over high heat, skim off the foam. Then add ginger slices, scallion segments, and cooking wine to further remove any fishy smell. Turn the heat to low and simmer slowly, skimming off any remaining oil during the process.

This process involves rinsing the rice thoroughly and soaking it in clean water for a period of time to allow it to fully absorb water and expand.

Clean the fish thoroughly, removing bones and impurities. Slice the fish into thin slices and marinate briefly with sesame oil to enhance the flavor and lock in moisture.

Slice the ginger and shred the scallions.

After the preliminary preparations were completed.

It involves waiting for the fish soup to turn white, allowing the aroma of the medicinal herbs to fully infuse into it, which takes about an hour.

However, the time allotted for the cooking was more than enough.

"finished!"

Place the food in front of you into a plate and quickly mix it evenly.

Looking at Bai Yuan, who was tightly surrounded by students, Nakiri Alice let out a long breath, her eyes revealing excitement.

"Alright, some contestants have finished. You can go back and prepare. Come back if you have any questions."

Meeting Nakiri Alice's gaze and watching her walk towards him, Bai Yuan clapped his hands, dismissing the group of students who had come to ask him questions.

"Okay, thank you teacher."

The person leading the group was the girl who had come to ask him earlier if he could have an extra serving of sashimi. Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, she bowed respectfully.

The crowd then dispersed.

"Come on, let me see your determination."

"Please enjoy, raw marinated shrimp with crab sauce!"

Alice Nakiri bowed slightly, then raised her hand and opened the plate, revealing the beautifully presented dish inside.

The rich aroma of crab roe wafts through the air the moment the plate is lifted, making you want to close your eyes and take deep breaths to savor the wonderful flavor.

"Using crab roe as the base for the sauce? Taking it from the river and using it back in the river, that's excellent. You've grasped the theme of this assessment very well."

Looking at the state of the food in front of him, Bai Yuan nodded in approval.

The vast majority of the ingredients in this dish were taken from the river in front of us, which perfectly matches the assessment content.

"That's right. I used crab roe as the main ingredient in the sauce, and then marinated the shrimp with salt, sugar, vinegar, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce. Try it, Brother Bai Yuan."

Holding the plate in both hands, making herself the dining table, Alice Nakiri looked intently at Bai Yuan, her heart pounding faster.

This was the best cooking method she could think of under the given constraints.

Chapter 105 Going Further! Alice's Final Score

"This season is when crabs mature and lay their roe, which is also when their flavor is at its most intense. Fresh crab roe is perfect as the main ingredient in sauces."

Looking at the bright yellow crab roe in front of me, tinged with soy sauce, it stands out vividly against the white shrimp, like a painting with ink spreading out.

Just from the smell in the air, Bai Yuan was able to determine the steps involved in its preparation, and at the same time, he noticed areas in Nakiri Alice's cuisine that could be further improved.

but…

Bai Yuan didn't say it explicitly, but instead brought over a stool and invited Nakiri Alice to sit down, while taking the metal tray from her hands.

Have you ever tried this dish?

"Not yet..."

Bai Yuan's sudden words startled Alice Nakiri, causing her to freeze as she sat down. She then tried to get up, wondering if she had made a mistake.

"Don't be nervous, I didn't say there was anything wrong with your cooking."

Bai Yuan reached out and pressed Nakiri Alice down, then continued, "But you need to change your impatient habit, or you'll run into trouble sooner or later."

"Well…"

Suddenly being scolded, especially in this way, Alice Nakiri immediately looked at Bai Yuan with a resentful gaze.

"The raw marinating method allows the shrimp meat to fully absorb the essence of the crab sauce and seasonings, while also making the meat tender and juicy."

Every bite is a perfect blend of freshness, sweetness, sourness, and saltiness, preserving the original flavor of the seafood while adding complex and enticing layers of taste. It's really quite good.

Picking up a piece of shrimp and putting it in his mouth, savoring its rich flavor, Bai Yuan couldn't help but nod, a hint of satisfaction in his eyes.

Despite the barren land, Alice Nakiri can still consistently produce top-tier dishes. It seems that during the summer before she goes to high school, she can go to China.

With Alice Nakiri's current strength, she has at least a 50% chance of passing the exam. As for the remaining 50%, she can make up for it during this period.

"That's certainly a good method, but for shrimp dishes that use crab roe as a sauce, there's actually an even better way to cook them. Do you know what it is?"

Looking at Alice Nakiri, who had just tasted the food and was showing a look of pure enjoyment, Bai Yuan slowly spoke, his voice carrying a hint of scrutiny.

"Oh? There are other ways to cook it..."

Bai Yuan's words startled Alice Nakiri. Then, the girl lowered her head, frowned, and began to think.

Bai Yuan wasn't in a hurry. He savored the deliciousness of the raw marinated shrimp with crab sauce while waiting silently for her to make a decision.