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

This move is also a unique skill in the world of dark cuisine. Although it is a relatively simple move, it still took her half a year to learn it.

This trick allows the ingredients to absorb flavor quickly, saving a lot of marinating time, and it's also Hisako Shinto's secret weapon!

Even if Subaru Mimasaka managed to deduce what kind of dish she was going to make by following her life, it would be useless if his skills weren't up to par.

Although there is enough time for the cooking competition, it is difficult to allow a young hen to fully absorb the flavors from head to toe without letting it rest for a day and a night.

If this step isn't handled well, even if the subsequent steps are the same, the taste will be significantly worse. You could say it's inherently flawed.

Subaru Mimasaka loves to imitate, right? Well, she'll use advanced techniques to make it impossible for him to imitate! No matter how he tries, it'll taste worse than hers!

"You're getting more and more skilled at this trick."

Watching the young hen quickly absorb the flavors, Erina Nakiri exclaimed in admiration.

Bai Yuan taught her all these techniques openly, and she learned many practical tips, such as how to quickly dissect medium to large animals and what special techniques to use when sprinkling spices...

But what she most wants to master is the Silver Chopsticks Ten Pot Return, but unfortunately, due to a lack of talent, she is still stuck in the initial stage.

"Hehe, thanks to Teacher Bai Yuan."

Hearing Erina Nakiri's words, Hisako Shinoto smiled shyly, then thought of Shirobuchi, who taught her this move, and a look of longing appeared in her eyes.

The other person just casually revealed a little bit of knowledge, which was enough for her to study for more than half a year. I really don't know how he mastered so many techniques. He is a genius!

While thinking, his hands kept moving.

Line the bottom of the steamer with lotus leaves, then cover it with ginger slices. Next, place the marinated young hen on top, along with codonopsis, red dates, angelica, goji berries, dried longan, astragalus, and four spoonfuls of clear chicken broth.

Wrap the dough in two layers of lotus leaves, then tie it with straw to secure it. Place it in a preheated steamer and steam for 30 minutes.

The moment the steamer was opened, a rich aroma wafted out, causing the two to involuntarily squint their eyes, their faces filled with happiness.

"Lady Erina, please try it."

He tore off the chicken leg from the hen and handed it to Erina Nakiri. Erina, seeing this, didn't hold back and took a bite.

The next moment, Erina Nakiri's eyes widened, and a look of surprise appeared on her face, clearly unexpected about the taste of the dish.

Chapter 199 The Reasons for the Defeat

The medicinal steamed chicken, after being wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed, exudes a unique aroma that is both fresh and rich.

The delicate fragrance of lotus leaves and the rich, mellow flavor of medicinal cuisine permeate each other, giving this traditional delicacy a natural and graceful appearance, adding a touch of otherworldly charm.

"The medicinal steamed chicken wrapped in tin foil has a richer and more direct flavor, and the chicken is more tender and juicy. However, it lacks the fresh aroma and visual appeal of lotus leaves."

Savoring the flavors on her tongue, and comparing the two options—tin foil and lotus leaf—Erina Nakiri slowly offered her evaluation, saying that both have their own merits.

"The effect of tin foil can be achieved by adjusting the heat, but the fragrance of lotus leaves cannot be provided by tin foil, so let's use lotus leaves instead."

"That's what I think too. Lotus leaves are more versatile and add new flavors to dishes. They complement other medicinal herbs better."

Hearing Hisako Shinto's words, Erina Nakiri nodded, clearly agreeing with her decision. The problem with the tin foil could be solved by temperature control, and in comparison, using lotus leaves was more beneficial than harmful.

"Then let's keep experimenting. If we keep trying, we'll eventually find the perfect temperature!"

"I called someone to send chickens over."

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Between the moon and the sky.

Seeing that Mimasaka Subaru had prepared the exact same ingredients as him, Hisako Shinoto showed no surprise. On the contrary, the judges on the stage couldn't help but frown as they looked at the menus handed to them by the people below.

"Did both of these contestants choose steamed chicken as their dish?"

Hinako Inui spoke softly, in a slightly probing tone.

"That kid seems to have always been good at replicating other people's dishes in the previous competitions."

Kakuzaki Taki had clearly heard about it beforehand, and her brows were now furrowed in disapproval. Although there was no explicit rule against imitating others' cooking, such behavior was certainly unpleasant.

"How did he do that? Did someone leak his opponent's recipe to him beforehand? Come to think of it, something similar happened in the last match."

Fuyumi Mizuhara's face was full of curiosity. She was genuinely puzzled, as it would be difficult to replicate the recipe so accurately unless one had obtained it beforehand.

In addition, someone in the previous match used the opponent's dish to create a dish that could counter the opponent, which made her suspect that Totsuki might have been hollowed out by parasites, involving some kind of shady deal.

"No matter the reason, it's really shameless to do something like this. If it weren't for the fact that the rules don't say it's forbidden, I would really want to betray him."

Kakuzaki Taki couldn't help but mutter to herself, her face showing a hint of malice. She hadn't expected this kind of situation to occur in Totsuki's competition.

"Judging from the girl's composed demeanor, she was clearly not afraid of the other party using this ability. In other words, she was not surprised and had prepared a way to deal with him."

"If we had known earlier that the other party had this ability, we would have made preparations in advance. I just don't know what method she would use to counter it."

The judges were discussing it animatedly.

On the field, Hisako Shinto and Subaru Mimasaka's movements were almost perfectly synchronized, which made the audience hold their breath and look shocked.

"Although it's not the first time I've seen this, Subaru Mimasaka's ability is truly outrageous. The two of them followed the exact same steps, without the slightest difference!"

Looking at the scene before her, Ryoko Sakaki was shocked. Although she had expected it, she still couldn't help but feel her heart pound when she actually saw it.

By simulating daily life, one can master the other person's cooking skills. But what about everything else besides cooking? Has the other person mastered everything as well?

It's chilling to think about! It sends shivers down one's spine.

"It even replicated the use of lotus leaves! Could it have also copied Lady Erina? That's an unfair ability!"

Noticing that Subaru Mimasaka was taking out freshly picked lotus leaves from the cooking basket, Hisako Shinomiya frowned, a chill creeping into her heart.

Using lotus leaves was something she discussed with Lady Nakiri Erina yesterday. It wasn't originally part of the dish, but she actually copied it too.

"Next, here are the areas I'll improve!"

Feeling the disdainful or fearful gazes around him, Mimasaka Subaru revealed an exaggerated smile, and then added Chinese yam and white poria to the chicken wrapped in lotus leaves.

In addition, he added honey and lemon juice when marinating the chicken to enhance its sweetness and refreshing taste.

After adding the medicinal herbs, quickly wrap the chicken in lotus leaves, and then wrap it in tin foil on the outside to retain the fragrance of the lotus leaves while locking in the freshness of the chicken.

After completing these steps, Subaru Mimasaka immediately placed the chicken into the preheated steamer, while looking provocatively at Hisako Shinto, who was kneading the chicken to infuse it with flavor.

Little did he know that all his actions were being observed by Hisako Shinto, and he was even more unaware that the way Hisako looked at him was as if he were a clown.

"Improving the precision of cooking is definitely better than constantly adding new ingredients."

In the audience, Bai Yuan couldn't help but laugh when he saw this scene. He had already figured out Hisako Shinto's idea: to remain unchanged in the face of all changes.

Being adaptable is great, but wouldn't it be even more interesting to create dishes that far exceed the limits of your opponent's ability to replicate, based on your solid skills?

In a sense, it is a manifestation of strength.

"Aren't we going to make any changes?"

On the other side, Mimasaka Subaru kept a close eye on Shinoto Hisako. After noticing that the other party had not changed at all and that her expression was not flustered, he fell into deep thought.

"Fine, let me show you how big the gap is between us. Why should incompetent people like you be able to gain Teacher Bai Yuan's favor?!"

After a moment's thought, Mimasaka Subaru understood Hisako Shinoto's idea and immediately laughed in anger.

If Teacher Baiyuan used this method to deal with him, he wouldn't say anything, because his level was indeed much lower than Teacher Baiyuan's.

But Hisako Shinoto, he imitates everything she has done since entering school, including being taught by Hakubuchi and having her cooking improved by Erina Nakiri.

It could be said that he knew everything about Hisako Shinto, who was just an ordinary first-class chef.

At this moment, he is Hisako Shinto, Hisako Shinto is him, and when combined with Subaru Mimasaka's culinary experience, the result is the true face of the improved and innovative dish!

Right now, this guy dares to look down on him like this, daring to challenge the combination of Hisako Aragaki and Subaru Mimasaka with only Hisako Aragaki's strength.

How could this not make him furious!

Time passed slowly, and soon the steamed chicken in the steamer was ready. The fresh aroma of lotus leaves and steamed chicken wafted around, making both the judges and the audience swallow hard.

"Herbal Steamed Chicken - Advanced Version, please enjoy."

The steamers containing the medicinal steamed chicken were placed one by one in front of the judges, and Mimasaka Subaru gestured to them in a rather gentlemanly manner.

The judges all turned their attention to the dishes as soon as they were served.

"An advanced version of medicinal steamed chicken?"

Reaching out, Kakuzaki unwrapped the tin foil and looked at the lotus leaves underneath. He muttered to himself as he used chopsticks to separate the lotus leaves.

In an instant, the previously subtle fragrance of lotus leaves spread in all directions, and the rich aroma of steamed chicken entered her nostrils.

"The fragrance of lotus leaves is as beautiful as the prelude to a piece of music, gently brushing past the tip of the nose, bringing a touch of natural charm and the coolness of summer."

Sniffing, Kakuzaki Taki closed his eyes. The delicate fragrance intertwined with the savory taste of the chicken, creating a unique aroma.

At this moment, she felt as if she were by a lotus pond in the early morning, feeling the gentle breeze on her face and the lotus leaves swaying softly.

Immediately afterwards, the aroma of the medicinal herbs slowly rose, like the main melody of a piece of music, melodious and profound.

The aromas of medicinal herbs such as Codonopsis pilosula, red dates, and Angelica sinensis intertwine, layer upon layer, to create a rich and harmonious medicinal fragrance.

It made her body feel slightly warm.

"Because it is cooked by steaming, the steamed chicken has a firmer and more delicate texture than other methods. With every bite, you can feel the freshness and chewiness of the chicken."

Furthermore, the honey and lemon juice added during marinating give the chicken a sweet and refreshing flavor, making the overall taste of the dish more complex.

Hinako Inui spoke with a satisfied expression, saying that compared to cooking methods such as stir-frying, deep-frying, and grilling, steaming can retain more juice and flavor.

This cooking method brings out the original flavor of the ingredients. It can be said that the fresher the ingredients, the more suitable they are for steaming.

"The ingenious combination of lotus leaves and tin foil not only preserves the fragrance of lotus leaves but also locks in the freshness of the chicken, making the flavor of the whole dish richer and longer-lasting."

Licking the chicken fat residue off her fingers, Kikuchi Sonoka's expression lit up with joy; the wonderful taste was truly delightful!

"And this sauce dish, the main ingredients should be made from Sichuan peppercorn oil and garlic sauce, right?"

With its rich flavor, a perfect blend of spiciness and aroma, it's an absolutely delicious combination with chicken!

Beside her, Fuyumi Mizuhara's voice rang out. Compared to the plain chicken, she preferred to eat it with dipping sauce. One bite was incredibly satisfying!

"My dish is now ready. Please enjoy it, judges."

Just as everyone was enjoying themselves, Hisako Shinto walked over from a short distance away and distributed the carefully prepared dishes to the judges, her face full of confidence.

"This looks pretty good too, with a rich and fragrant aroma. It even smells better than the previous one. This flavor is simply amazing!"

Sniffed, Kakuzaki Taki's voice was tinged with doubt. Logically speaking, the two of them followed the exact same steps, and Mimasaka Subaru even added his own ingredients. This dish should have been completely outclassed.