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

"How about I make the dishes they made this morning, and improve them according to your method? Can you take a look and see if there are any problems?"

Looking at the screen on her phone, Erina Nakiri frowned, seemingly feeling that this was not a proper way to do her job, and then spoke up.

"Forget it, we still have training later."

Don't keep your mental tension too high, or it will snap eventually, and that won't help improve your cooking skills.

Bai Yuan waved his hand, but instead of getting up, he said the following words.

"Then let's watch it on a big screen, just project it onto the TV."

"Ah."

After a series of actions, Bai Yuan projected the screen from his phone onto the TV, while simultaneously drawing the curtains and turning off the lights, making the TV the only source of light.

This creates the atmosphere of a movie theater.

The girl was adorable, and he wanted to take advantage of the time they were alone to further their relationship.

As for the best way to advance a relationship, it is undoubtedly to go shopping, eat out, and watch movies.

"Seriously, your house is so big, how come you don't even have a single snack in stock?"

"Those snacks have too many additives and don't taste very good, so I didn't buy them."

Seeing Bai Yuan searching back and forth in the house but finding nothing, and hearing his complaints, Nakiri Erina blushed slightly and offered an explanation.

The downside of God's Tongue is evident at this moment: I really can't get used to snacks in their outer packaging.

"There should still be plenty of ingredients left in the kitchen. I'll go make some dishes to eat while watching TV."

Not used to not having anything to eat while watching TV, Bai Yuan got up and prepared to go to the kitchen.

When Erina Nakiri saw this, she quickly turned off the TV and silently followed behind him like a little shadow.

"You can watch TV."

Looking at Erina Nakiri who had come to the kitchen with him, Shirabuchi said.

“I think it’s more interesting to be by your side and watch you cook, and I can also learn new things.”

Erina Nakiri sincerely said that she would rather watch Shirabuchi's cooking than watch anime. Not only could she learn new things, but more importantly, she could stay by his side, which would make her feel better.

Although it sounds mystical, it's true.

When was it discovered?

I guess it was when I got home at night that I felt a sense of emptiness.

It felt like something was being ripped out of my body. I'd always felt this way before, but this feeling only started after I returned from the Nakiri family manor.

After thinking it over, Erina Nakiri realized that it was the nonsense Alice Nakiri had told her that made her act so strangely.

Chapter 156 Youth Chef Academy Championship.

"For snacks, crispy ones are the best choice. They're satisfying without being too filling. So, let's make some potato wedges and fried chicken skin."

Considering that Erina Nakiri would be running later and needed some time to digest, Shirai didn't plan to make any snacks that would fill her stomach.

Seeing potatoes and chicken in the kitchen sparked this idea in my mind.

"Fried chicken skin? Won't it be too oily? And I remember chicken skin being very fishy..."

Potato wedges are a common snack when watching movies, and she's bought them before. But fried chicken skin is something she really doesn't understand.

Although there are dishes in Japanese cuisine that use chicken skin, they are relatively rare. I remember using it more often in yakitori.

"What you're describing is a case of not doing it well. A case of doing it well will naturally not have that problem; it will only bring two experiences: crispness and fragrance."

This is something I can't easily explain in words; you'll understand once you taste it later.

Seeing that Erina Nakiri had doubts about the fried chicken skin, Shirai couldn't help but defend it, rolling up his sleeves as he walked toward the chicken on the counter in front of him.

"Let's prepare the ingredients before cooking."

As soon as she finished speaking, a flash of silver light appeared before Erina Nakiri's eyes, and the raw chicken in front of her also took off its last layer of covering under her gaze, revealing its purest and most essential muscles.

The skin covering, with the chicken's head and back as the dividing line, was perfectly peeled off and placed on the cutting board.

Immediately afterwards, Bai Yuan raised the knife in his hand, cut it into small pieces of equal size, and threw them all into the bowl.

"It has garlic, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, peanuts, flour, baking powder, and so on, which is quite suitable."

Bai Yuan glanced at the remaining ingredients on the counter and nodded in satisfaction.

Although it mainly consists of seasonings, this fried chicken skin dish is all about seasonings, so it's not lacking in flavor.

Are you planning to use these leftover ingredients?

Beside her, Erina Nakiri asked curiously, explaining that these were actually leftover ingredients from her cooking experiment last night, which she hadn't had time to replenish today.

"Yes, everything I need is here. I'll use these to cook."

Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Shirayuki nodded, then picked up the cornstarch and handed it to her: "Help me mix this with the flour and baking powder to make a paste."

After saying that, Bai Yuan ignored her and turned to deal with the chicken skin that had been put into the bowl.

A little Shaoxing wine is used to remove the fishy smell from the chicken skin. Sesame oil doesn't adhere well to the skin, so just a dab is enough to add some flavor.

Chop the garlic into minced garlic with a sharp knife, then grab a handful and put it into the bowl containing the chicken skin to let their flavors blend together.

At the same time, Erina Nakiri also took the prepared flour paste and placed it in front of him.

"Go and process the potatoes into wedges. You are not allowed to use any tools other than a knife. This is to test your knife skills."

After glancing at the prepared batter, Bai Yuan handed over two potatoes and said.

"it is good."

Erina Nakiri nodded in agreement, then focused intently on dealing with the potatoes in front of her.

"You still have this good stuff at home?"

With sharp eyes, Bai Yuan spotted the bottle of fermented bean curd under the stove and excitedly went over.

Open the fermented bean curd and scoop two spoonfuls into the chicken skin, then add some soy sauce and pepper, mix well, and the fishy smell will be almost gone.

"Oh? I don't know who gave this to me. I left it in the corner of the kitchen and forgot about it."

Seeing Bai Yuan's excited expression, Nakiri Erina felt somewhat embarrassed.

She remembered that this thing was a gift from some manufacturer. She brought it back and casually tossed it in a corner of the kitchen. If Bai Yuan hadn't found it today, it probably would have been broken before anyone used it.

"You're wasting it! This is a great ingredient for cooking. It has a delicate and smooth texture, a unique flavor, and is salty, savory, and slightly sour at first bite. The more you chew, the more flavorful it becomes."

Picking up the batter prepared by Erina Nakiri, and hearing her words, Shirayu described the deliciousness of fermented bean curd, causing the girl's mouth to water profusely.

Then I saw him reach into the batter and stir it, causing the starch that had sunk to the bottom to rise again. He then poured it over the chicken skin and kept stirring until it was evenly mixed.

"Erina, do you know why we add baking powder to it?"

"It swells up and becomes crispy."

Hearing Bai Yuan's sudden question, Nakiri Erina was taken aback for a moment, but then answered with ease.

"What about cornmeal?"

"what……"

After pondering for a moment, Erina Nakiri stopped wielding her knife and gave a pitiful look, clearly unaware of the purpose of the cornstarch.

"The chicken skin has too high a moisture content, so cornstarch is added to make it dry."

Bai Yuan shook his head, gave the answer, then added a spoonful of cold oil to the bowl, stirred it, and began to heat the oil in the wok.

"Chicken skin is a very soft and tender ingredient, so it needs to be deep-fried, which is also called soft-frying in some places. It was taught in the midterm exam."

Bai Yuan began by saying that these were all things written into the teaching syllabus. However, while they were being taught, how much of it they actually learned was an unknown quantity.

"It should be in this state, looking golden and crispy. It's delicious to eat right away."

Using a strainer, Bai Yuan scooped it out, picked up a piece of chicken skin, and tasted it; it was cooked just right.

Beside her, Erina Nakiri was stunned, her mouth slightly open, her gaze shifting between the filter and Bai Yuan's hand, a multitude of thoughts racing through her mind.

Isn't this just out of the frying pan?

It was picked up so fresh and clean...

"Soy sauce, MSG, sugar, and pepper. This is actually a versatile sauce that can be used in many dishes. I added minced garlic earlier, so I won't add any more."

Quickly prepare a sauce, and watching the chicken skin cool down, Bai Yuan adjusts the oil temperature to 150 degrees Celsius, then puts the golden-brown chicken skin back into the pan.

Bubbling visibly rose from the oil in the pan, and the golden chicken skin turned orange, releasing an even stronger aroma.

Bai Yuan used a strainer to scoop the fried chicken into the pan and set it aside. He poured the oil from the pan into a bowl, leaving a small amount of oil in the pan. Then he added Sichuan peppercorns and dried chilies and slowly sautéed them until fragrant. He then added some chopped scallions and chives and continued to sauté until fragrant before adding the fried chicken skin.

"The sauce should be poured in from the side of the pot. If the water and oil come into contact, they will easily splatter. Pouring from the side of the pot can reduce this risk and also make the flavor more even."

As they were talking, the cooking process reached its final stage. After Bai Yuan poured the sauce into the pot from the side, golden light immediately emerged from the pot.

A few seconds later, Bai Yuan turned off the fire.

The golden light of the dish in front of me gradually dissipated, leaving only a faint shimmering light on the plate, revealing it to be another dish with shimmering light!

"Gudu."

As the dish was served, the aroma wafting through the air grew even stronger, making one's mouth water uncontrollably.

"Try it, I quite like this dish. The outer layer is crispy, the inside is soft and chewy, and it tastes spicy, salty and fragrant."

Seeing that Erina Nakiri was already excited, Shirai put a plate in front of her while putting the crispy fried chicken skin into his mouth.

You don't need to do anything; just gently wave it in front of her nose, and she'll be as if she's lost her mind, blindly following the food.

As Bai Yuan picked up the chicken skin, Nakiri Erina immediately opened her mouth and took a bite, immediately feeling the heat and crispness, as well as the incredibly rich flavor.

With a gentle bite, countless tiny sounds echo in the mouth. This crispness is neither too dry nor too greasy, achieving a perfect balance of textures.

"The aroma of garlic, the numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns, the spiciness of dried chili peppers, and the fragrance of peanuts intertwine to create a complex yet harmonious taste experience."

Meanwhile, the addition of fermented bean curd adds a unique umami flavor to this dish, making the overall taste fuller and more profound.

Erina Nakiri closed her eyes in enjoyment, her tongue circling over Shirabuchi's fingers, greedily savoring every flavor.

Her hands gripped Bai Yuan's arm tightly, her cheeks twitching, her body slightly hunched, and her expression appeared suppressed and restrained.

As you chew, the chicken skin inside reveals a soft and chewy texture that contrasts sharply with the crispy outer skin.