Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

The main reason for this is that when making the filling, Alice Nakiri did not make the outer shell at the same time, so the two parts did not taste very well together.

"So you're going to focus on the outer shell... I understand, but I didn't have enough ingredients today, so I have to put the puff pastry aside for now and concentrate on researching the filling."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice nodded slightly and explained the reason.

She had actually thought of what he said, but she was limited by the availability of materials, so she couldn't do it that way, not that she didn't want to.

"Since it's a matter of materials, I won't go into details. Your next task is to combine the cream puff shell and the cream puff filling."

No, it should be said that it makes them fit together better.

After a moment's thought, Bai Yuan corrected his wording.

It's not just a simple combination, but a more intimate and harmonious integration.

"I understand. Since Brother Baiyuan isn't here tonight, let's work on it all night. This time, we're sure we can take our cream puffs to the next level!"

As if she had thought of something, Alice Nakiri's eyes suddenly filled with fighting spirit, as if an endless fire was burning within them.

"Staying up late isn't allowed, let alone pulling an all-nighter!"

Hearing Alice Nakiri's somewhat rebellious words, Bai Yuan helplessly tapped her head, his words carrying a warning but not harsh.

"But my inspiration is flowing so freely right now. If I don't seize this opportunity to research something, who knows when I'll get another chance like this!!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Nakiri Alice couldn't help but puff out her cheeks and say something slightly annoyed.

"Then get up early the next day and briefly go through the idea in your mind that night to see if it's just a fleeting fantasy or a practical and feasible idea."

Baekyeon proposed a solution.

Don't readily believe what comes to mind at night, or you'll only find it laughable when you look back on it tomorrow.

If it's truly a good idea, you can wait until daytime to refine it further and see if it's an excellent idea or a terrible one that leaves you speechless with disapproval.

"Shall we wait until daytime to look at it?"

Alice Nakiri frowned slightly, a hint of pain in her eyes.

If she could, she would like to start researching right now.

"That's right. As the saying goes, the early bird catches the worm. You should think things through now and let them settle down. Then you can organize your thoughts properly tomorrow and start preparing for the day."

Seeing Alice Nakiri's face turn from fighting spirit to dejection, Bai Yuan did not pretend to praise and encourage her. Instead, he poured cold water on her enthusiasm, simply because he had suffered a loss in this regard before.

Studying cooking all night is extremely inefficient and prone to errors. Unless absolutely necessary, the best time to study is in the early morning.

Chapter 333 The Second Phase of On-site Training: Daily Rankings and Overall Rankings

"Alright, I'll listen to Brother Bai Yuan. In that case, let's get up and cook tomorrow!"

Seeing Bai Yuan's serious expression, Nakiri Alice nodded without hesitation, choosing to believe him and act according to his instructions.

The reason is simple: Bai Yuan's advice to her has never been wrong since she was a child.

She was ignorant when she was young, and even more rebellious when she was in her early teens. She once thought that Bai Yuan's suggestions were outdated and even a bit meddlesome.

So she went to investigate the pitfalls herself and proved through practice that his suggestions were realistic and for her own good.

"And what about me? Does Teacher Baiyuan have any advice for me?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's highly effective advice to Nakiri Alice, Nakiri Erina's voice rang out, her eyes filled with longing as she looked at him.

She can't be an exception to anything that Alice Nakiri has!

Although it's just a suggestion.

But for Erina Nakiri, this was proof of favoritism. If Shirabuchi ignored her and left directly, she would definitely be depressed for a long time.

"You could try to reduce the sauce flavor to make the shrimp taste fresher, since the shrimp is the core of your dish."

Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's question, Hakugen didn't hold back and generously began to explain.

"In other words, the next step is to make the shrimp flavor stand out even more, right?"

Upon hearing Shirai's suggestions for her cooking, Erina Nakiri concluded that he advised her to reduce the sauce flavor to highlight the shrimp flavor, which in other words, to bring out the shrimp's taste.

"You can also understand it this way: what you need to do now is to bring out all the flavor of the shrimp. I think you already know the specific method."

At this point, Bai Yuan gave Nakiri Erina a meaningful look.

The shrimp and scrambled eggs I made yesterday weren't just a random idea; they were more of a guide for her.

To bring out the natural flavor of shrimp, shrimp oil, a flavor enhancer, must be used. Conventional methods are unlikely to fully bring out the flavor of shrimp.

How to maintain the freshness of the dish while using shrimp oil is the most severe challenge that Erina Nakiri is facing now.

"I understand, I'll try it tomorrow morning!"

Erina Nakiri's hands never stopped moving, and she was even able to talk to Hakugen at the same time, which shows how proficient she was with the ingredients.

After two consecutive days of cooking, Erina Nakiri had developed a muscle memory for this orange-flavored shrimp salad. Even without watching, she knew exactly when to take it off the heat and how long to fry the shrimp for the best texture.

"Yes, it's definitely a good thing to try more things."

And Fei Shazi, your medicinal braised dishes are actually quite complete, and you have a good grasp of every step.

However, because it's so perfect, its upper limit is somewhat fixed when the technology doesn't meet the requirements, which isn't ideal.

After discussing Erina Nakiri's situation, Shirai looked at Hisako, who was busy preparing braised dishes, and his voice was somewhat tactful.

Some things are left for today rather than yesterday, mainly so that they can have a deeper understanding after experiencing them.

Such experiences can be kept in mind and are more likely to be valued.

"Is it a situation where the technology doesn't meet the requirements...?"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Shinoto Hisako was once again speechless.

Isn't this just a veiled criticism that she's bad at the game?

Although it's true, why do I feel inexplicably annoyed?

"So how do I improve now?"

Fortunately, Hisako Shinto knew that Shirabuchi meant no harm, and after a moment of frustration, she actively asked him for a solution.

"Break with the old and establish the new, and try different combinations of medicinal cuisine."

Some herbs pair better with meat, some with vegetables, and some are neutral, having roughly the same effect on both. Guangdong-style soups make the best use of ingredients; you can check them out.

In addition, the longer the braising liquid is used, the more it absorbs the essence of various meats, which can make the meat taste even better.

This is also the main reason why people say that aged braising liquid tastes better than newly made braising liquid.

Searching his mind for information related to braised food, Bai Yuan patiently explained it to Shinomoto Hisako, going into every detail.

Although these were all basic things, cooking is made up of these basic elements, so she listened attentively, afraid of missing even the slightest detail.

"I understand, I will try my best from now on!"

After listening to Bai Yuan's explanation, Shinoto Hisako nodded seriously.

"Yes, all three of you have great potential in your cooking, which you need to explore."

Tomorrow marks the second phase of the residential training program. I hope you all achieve excellent results.

After glancing at the long queues in front of the three stalls, Bai Yuan turned and walked away into the distance without looking back after saying those words.

About an hour later.

The three people's cell phones rang at the same time.

Because she was bored, Alice Nakiri took out her phone to check it and was surprised to find that the email was from Totsuki Academy.

"Respectfully yours,"

Congratulations on successfully completing the first round of field training. You will now have three days to rest.

The second phase of the field training will begin tomorrow. The following are the relevant regulations for the second phase of the field training; please review them promptly upon receiving this message.

Looking at the message on her phone, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but read it aloud.

He then discovered that it was a notification related to the field training, and the training regulations were attached at the bottom of the text message.

As she spoke, she opened the attachment, and Alice Nakiri saw its contents.

"What exactly?"

Because she couldn't stop working, Erina Nakiri couldn't shift her attention and could only learn about the situation through Alice Nakiri's narration.

"The general idea is that the students will gather at Xingxiang Square in Shibuya Ward tomorrow and prepare their own stalls to set up their businesses."

There was a one-day trial period before the fifteen-day commercial operation began.

In addition, the school will set up daily and overall rankings to record student performance, with top-ranked students receiving generous rewards.

After briefly reviewing the competition rules, Alice Nakiri summarized.

"award?"

Upon hearing the word "reward," Erina Nakiri looked puzzled. There had never been a reward in previous training sessions, so why was there one this time?

"It must be Professor Baiyuan's idea."

Alice Nakiri voiced her guess, while Shirayuki's thoughts differed slightly from theirs, believing that it was only natural for outstanding individuals to receive rewards.

If you want a horse to run, you must first let it graze; otherwise, it's all just empty talk.

"If this is Professor Bai Yuan's idea, then we will naturally give our full support. We just don't know whether this reward will be distributed by the academy or chosen by the students themselves."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri nodded slightly, clearly agreeing that it was Shirai Abyss's doing, since no one else would do such a thing.

Of course, she didn't think it was a bad thing.

In the past, Totsuki Academy was indeed stingy. Even if someone performed very well in the field training, they would not show any appreciation. They would not even consider giving any rewards for major on-campus events such as the Autumn Selection or the Moon Festival.

Although most chefs come to Totsuki for fame, fame can be the reason for coming, but it cannot be the driving force for them to stay.

There has to be something more attractive.

Expert guidance, high-end ingredients, and shops in prime locations are all sources of motivation.

"If it's the latter that we can choose for ourselves, it would be quite attractive, but if it's the former, it's better than nothing."

Alice Nakiri almost perfectly expressed all of Erina Nakiri's innermost thoughts.

As the next headmaster of Totsuki Academy and the future head of the Nakiri family, what can't she get? She doesn't need any rewards from Totsuki Academy at all.