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

"Hurry up and cut it open so we can have a taste!"

"It looks so pure and simple. This kind of back-to-basics cuisine must be delicious!"

The girls all looked anxious, their eyes fixed on the pig ears in front of them, but Bai Yuan remained calm and made no move.

"Haste makes waste. The most important thing about braised food is to let it cool down naturally, otherwise it will fall apart when you cut it, and the taste will be much worse."

Hearing the girls around him urging him on, Bai Yuan showed a helpless expression, then scooped out the ingredients from the pot one by one and placed them on the counter to rest.

The rich aroma lingered in the kitchen and even drifted into the living room, enveloping the entire house, which startled Kobayashi Rindou, who had come to visit from outside.

Instead of knocking, he pressed his face against the door, his nose twitching like a puppy, sniffing the air inside, before stepping into the yard.

"As expected, this is Professor Bai Yuan's cooking! Coming today was definitely the right decision!"

"Hey, let me in! I want to try Chef Bai Yuan's cooking too!"

Seeing Bai Yuan being fawned over in the kitchen, Kobayashi Rindou's face flashed with excitement. She then patted the courtyard window to make a noise, hoping the people inside would open it for her and let her in.

However, everyone in the kitchen was focused on the braised food, and no one paid any attention to her despite the noise she made.

Helpless, she could only take out her phone and dial Bai Yuan's number.

"What a rare guest! What brings you here?"

"I have some questions I'd like to ask you, and I'd also like to mooch a meal from you. Looks like I've come at the right time."

Three minutes later, Kobayashi Rindou entered the kitchen, naturally placed his hands on Shinoto Hisako's shoulders, and leaned over to look curiously at the braised pig ears emitting an enticing aroma in front of Shirai.

Why isn't the other person cutting it when they've placed it on the cutting board? With such a strong aroma, they'll probably start snatching it up after a while!

No, she needs to find a good spot.

Thinking this, Kobayashi Rindou released her grip on Shinoto Hisako's hand and squeezed forward. The others made way for her because she was their senior.

Soon, Kobayashi Rindou arrived behind Shiro Awakening. Feeling the warmth of the strong body in front of her, she couldn't help but blush.

"More minced garlic, less minced ginger, and some hot oil, and the aroma will waft up with just a sizzle!"

Bai Yuan didn't care about this. At this moment, he was preparing the condiment bowls, chopping garlic and ginger separately and putting them into the bowls, with more garlic and less ginger. At the same time, he heated oil in a wok and poured the boiling oil over both of them.

This step is to bring out the aroma of the minced garlic and ginger. After the aroma is released, stir well with chopsticks and let it stand.

"All that's left is to season it."

He tasted the sauce and found it too bland, so he added MSG, chicken bouillon, white sugar, a little sesame oil, and a spoonful of the original braising liquid, as the saying goes, the original broth helps digest the original food.

Pick up a knife, chop two small red chilies into rings, then add them to the prepared sauce and stir until they are indistinguishable.

Thus, the seasoning part is complete.

"Is this braised food? It has no color at all."

Looking at the clean, white pig ears on the cutting board, Kobayashi Rindou asked the same question as Yoshino Yuuki. White brine isn't popular worldwide; unless one is extremely knowledgeable, they might not even recognize it.

So, the people at the scene explained it to her, which made Kobayashi Rindou look thoughtful and even more excited.

Unlike the mainstream braising methods, this method emphasizes highlighting the original flavor and color of the ingredients. What kind of taste will the resulting braised dishes have?

the other side.

Although Alice and Erina Nakiri were keeping a close eye on them, they remained in their positions, their eyes fixed on their own braising pot.

More than enjoying the food, they wanted to defeat their opponent, crush her underfoot, and see her resentful yet helpless expression.

"Come and try it."

Just then, Bai Yuan's voice rang out, and a kitchen knife appeared in his hand, slicing the pig's ear into thin slices with astonishing speed.

During the process of cutting the pig's ear, a golden light suddenly emerged from it, followed by a stream of light that swirled around the pig's ear, making it look incredibly sacred.

The sliced ​​pig ears, translucent like crystal, were neatly arranged on a plate, then drizzled with a prepared sauce and garnished with cilantro.

"Perfect."

As soon as Bai Yuan finished speaking, countless chopsticks reached out and began vying for the pig's ear on the plate. In less than a minute, the plate was completely empty.

"Wait, no, I haven't eaten yet!"

Upon seeing this, Bai Yuan's forehead creased with exasperation. The cooks hadn't even eaten yet, and these little guys were already moving so fast.

It was like they were right on cue; he had just finished cooking when the chopsticks appeared the next second, giving him no time to react.

"Delicious! The pig ears are chewy and crisp, with a refreshing aroma upon first bite, without any unpleasant taste, just the pure fragrance of the specially prepared sauce and the braised pig ears."

Kobayashi Rindou looked thoroughly enjoying herself as she put the remaining pig ear slices into her mouth. In the urgency of the situation, she had simply grabbed a handful.

"It tastes normal at first, but as you savor it more, you can clearly feel the exceptionally balanced flavor inside the pig's ear, which is the ultimate control over the proportion of spices!"

Hisako Niito spoke, her eyes no longer able to conceal her shock. This dish was a harmonious blend of spices, where each flavor resonated with the other, becoming one with the other.

Chapter 211 Each Shows Their Brilliance, the Punishment of the Losers!

"The meat of pig ears is firm and elastic. After being soaked in white brine, it becomes even more tender and juicy. It's hard to imagine that braised food can have this kind of texture!"

Erina Nakiri squeezed forward and also got a few pieces of pig's ear. As the pig's ear entered her mouth, she couldn't help but close her eyes to savor the taste:

"This is truly... every bite reveals the exquisite texture of the meat, delicate yet chewy, making it unforgettable!"

"In addition, the unique flavor provided by the white brine has deeply penetrated every inch of the pig's ear, making it fragrant and delicious."

Alice Nakiri's voice rang out as she spoke, swallowing a mouthful of braised pig's ear with a look of pure enjoyment on her face.

After being braised using the white brine method, the pig ears have an exceptionally clear and distinct flavor, making one want to groan softly and even tremble slightly!

"what!"

The aromas of various spices and herbs converged into a powerful force, gathering on the pig's ear. This force was released the moment it was chewed, continuously impacting the girls' bodies and causing them to gasp in surprise.

Kobayashi Rindou steadied herself against the kitchen counter, her body trembling slightly, her fair face flushed crimson, looking extremely restrained and suppressed.

Seeing her in such a sorry state, no one mocked her; instead, they all expressed their understanding, since they had all behaved the same way before.

Now that she's eaten so much of Bai Yuan's cooking, she's developed a certain resistance to it, which is why she was able to stand up with difficulty, though her skirt was still a complete mess.

There's no way around it; being able to resist doesn't mean it's ineffective. The power of Bai Yuan's cooking is probably only known to those who have tasted it.

"Let's cut the rest in half too, we can't wait any longer."

They looked longingly at the other uncut ingredients, all of which they had bought. If they had known they would taste this good, they would have given Bai Yuan more.

Savoring the lingering taste, the girls couldn't help but feel a little regretful. They had only given Bai Yuan half of the ingredients, keeping the other half for themselves, but now, it was clear that the ingredients they had given were not enough to feed so many people.

I really want to be able to eat braised food freely!!

"Okay, hurry up and eat. Once you're full, go and finish your own cooking."

I'll give you all scores later, and we'll see who has the highest score. The person with the lowest score will be punished.

He glanced almost imperceptibly at the girls' buttocks, then waved his hand into the air.

The loser's punishment isn't just a spanking with a ruler; he'll use his hands directly, and in front of everyone, he'll make her lose face completely!

Under such pressure, no one dared to let their guard down and everyone did their best to handle the situation.

Are you guys preparing for a match?

Beside him, Kobayashi Rindou asked curiously.

"Well, today's theme is braised food. We'll have a competition to see who has the best dish, and whoever makes the worst dish will be punished. That's our rule here."

Hisako Shinto answered, her gaze drifting to the other cooking stations, where enticing aromas were wafting from the food, as Erina and the others were preparing meals.

"Interesting! I'll be the referee too!"

Upon hearing Hisako Niito's words, Rindou Kobayashi immediately became interested, smiling as he looked at Shirai Awakening, clearly wanting to join in as well.

“Okay, then you, me, and Hisako will be the judges and score.”

Bai Yuan did not refuse, since the final decision was his. Having these two as judges was just to give them a sense of participation.

After all, sitting here and watching is quite boring.

"it is good."

The crowd dispersed, and everyone returned to their own cooking stations. The girls looked at the steaming pots of braising sauce in front of them with serious expressions.

Bai Yuan wrapped the remaining braised food in plastic wrap and put it in the refrigerator. Then he inspected the kitchen to observe the state of their cooking.

"Hurry up, it'll be evening soon. If you don't finish within the allotted time, you'll be ranked last, no matter how good it tastes."

Wandering through the kitchen, Bai Yuan didn't remind them this time. Even when he saw them make obvious mistakes, he would only glance at them a couple more times before leaving.

Sometimes, profound mistakes can be more memorable.

While moments of success are certainly cause for celebration, the pain of failure is remembered for a longer time. It is through occasional setbacks that one can walk more steadily and go further.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, I've finished."

More than half an hour later, Yoshino Yuuki's voice rang out, and she placed a beautifully plated braised duck in front of him, her face revealing her determination.

"Is this... duck breast?"

"That's right, I used the breast meat from two ducks to make these three dishes, but there wasn't much duck breast meat, and the portion size of each dish was also small."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's question, Yoshino Yuuki immediately began to explain.

"To be honest, braised duck heads, duck wings, and duck legs are quite common, but this is the first time I've seen braised duck breast. It's quite novel."

Looking at the beautifully presented dishes in front of him, Bai Yuan couldn't help but tease him.

The duck meat on the plate in front of me was dark red with a rich aroma, and each piece of duck breast was still attached to the skin. The duck skin was braised until it was chewy and moist, which looked very appetizing.

"I originally wanted to make braised duck parts, but after thinking about it, I realized Alice was right. Since I'm in this class, I should try to make dishes I don't know how to make before, otherwise, wouldn't it be a waste of my time here!"

Yoshino Yuuki explained that she changed the dish she was going to make on the spot because of what Nakiri Alice said. Since she brought duck, she tried to braise duck breast, which is not something that ordinary people would do, in order to make an innovation and see how it tastes.

"Anyway, I'm starting!"

Seeing that Bai Yuan and Yoshino Yuuki were chatting away, Kobayashi Rindou finally couldn't hold back and picked up a piece of braised duck breast to taste.

The duck breast was sliced ​​very thinly. With each bite, she slowly chewed, savoring the delicious flavor spreading in her mouth, and a look of enjoyment appeared on her face.

"You used wild duck meat, right?! The meat is more tender than domestic duck meat because it roams all over the mountains and fields, making the meat firm and elastic."

Most importantly, this meat has the unique gamey flavor of wild duck, fragrant but not greasy! This flavor is unmatched by domesticated duck meat!

As she spoke, a glint flashed in Kobayashi Rindou's eyes. As an expert in cooking rare ingredients, she had once personally hunted a wild duck in the mountains and slaughtered and roasted it on the spot. The taste was very similar to the one in front of her.