Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"This is a pork and scallion pancake, made with scallions imported from Shandong. Chief, please try it, it's guaranteed to be delicious!"

Compared to the area around Totsuki Academy, Shirobuchi was greeted wherever he went, showing a relative lack of initiative.

In the Dark Cuisine World, as soon as Bai Yuan arrived on the other side of the middle boundary, a group of people who had been waiting for a long time ran up with their dishes.

In an instant, Bai Yuan was surrounded by them, and a small wooden table had appeared in front of him without him noticing.

They eagerly placed all sorts of dishes on the table, afraid of falling behind others.

"Alright, I'll stay here and not leave. Everyone, one at a time."

As they spoke, Bai Yuan used chopsticks handed to him from who-knows-where to pick up a fried dumpling. Through the golden, crispy caramelized layer, one could almost see it sizzling and dripping oil on the hot plate.

The next moment, without hesitation, he put it directly into his mouth.

The moment you bite into it, a burst of hot air bursts out, mingling with the pungent aroma of chives and the savory flavor of meat juice. The meat filling is a perfect balance of lean and fatty meat, offering a satisfying chew, while the finely chopped chives, coated in the meat juice, shine with a vibrant green.

"Your pan-fried dumplings taste good, but making them like this is a bit too monotonous."

You could consider coating the bottom with a thin layer of egg wash to enhance the egg flavor and make the crispiness even more pronounced.

As he spoke, Bai Yuan reached out and picked up the spring rolls from the plate next to him.

The golden, crispy outer layer encases a piping hot filling; the moment your teeth lightly touch it, the crispy shell cracks with a sound accompanied by rising steam.

The sweet bean sprouts and shredded carrots complement each other, while the fresh and fragrant shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots, along with the plump shrimp and juicy minced meat, create a delightful flavor explosion in your mouth.

The crispy, fried aroma, combined with the moist filling inside, creates a delightful sensation when dipped in a sweet and sour sauce, with sweet, salty, savory, and spicy flavors creating a delightful explosion of taste in your mouth!

Bai Yuan also closed his eyes and began to sense it.

"The vegetables for spring rolls can be drained of more water."

While the contrast between crispness and moisture is striking, moderation is key; reduce the moisture to about 70-80% of its original volume.

"And this is for lamb skewers. You can leave some of the gamey smell; don't remove it completely."

Retaining the gamey smell gives it the feel of eating lamb skewers; if you remove that smell completely, someone unfamiliar with the area might mistake it for processed meat.

Who brought the grilled oysters and grilled squid?

"It tastes good, give me another serving. When you trim the squid, make it a little denser, otherwise it's not flavorful enough."

As the dishes were continuously served to him, Bai Yuan began to sample them without any hesitation, offering his comments as well. This was exactly what the stall owners wanted to know, and everyone listened attentively.

The discussion lasted for more than two hours.

During this process, Bai Yuan was surrounded by twenty chefs sent by the Dark Cuisine World.

Everyone handed him the dish as soon as it was cooked, which led Bai Yuan to meet two very promising members.

Qingshan and Han Tao.

"Qingshan, Han Tao."

"Your cooking is quite good, almost reaching the top-tier level, which is very rare. If you pass this assessment, you can become official members of the Dark Cuisine World, and I will personally guide you then."

Looking at the two young men in front of him, Bai Yuan raised his hand and patted their shoulders, a look of appreciation on his face.

Although the near-special grade dishes were only of average quality to him, the two people in front of him were both under twenty years old and were truly promising talents.

Given time, these two will surely become pillars of the dark cuisine world.

"We'll do our best!"

Bai Yuan's words flattered the two people who were mentioned, and they both expressed that they would work hard, their excitement beyond measure.

Having gained the approval of the leader of the dark cuisine world and been promised further instruction, Qingshan and Han Tao felt as if they had been struck by an incredible windfall.

"Yes, as long as you keep going, the chances of reaching the Special Grade are very high, and after getting through this hurdle, the path to the Special Grade will be much easier."

If you encounter any problems in the future, feel free to ask the more experienced members of the guild for advice. They are slightly older than you and have more cooking experience, which can help you avoid many pitfalls.

Seeing the two who seemed a little uneasy, Bai Yuan nodded slightly, then spoke to them gently about how to become stronger.

No matter what era.

The weak can quickly become strong as long as they are willing to ask the strong for advice.

"Ask for guidance from seniors? I understand. Before coming to Japan, we received guidance from senior Shiro Ichiro and learned a lot."

As if he had just thought of something, Aoyama suddenly mentioned Yukihira Joichiro.

"Indeed, Senior Shiro Ichiro is not only a superb cook, but also a kind person."

"Ever since we joined the world of 'Dark Cuisine,' he's taken great care of us, which has been key to our growth in strength."

Han Tao also spoke at this moment, his words full of admiration for Yukihira Joichiro.

"Jiro Ichiro?"

It seems that guy has accomplished quite a bit in the world of culinary disasters. Recruiting him was definitely the right decision. I'll give his son some guidance later.

Seeing that both of them spoke so highly of Yukihira Joichiro, Bai Yuan's face showed a look of surprise.

Clearly, he never expected that his casual move would have such a significant impact.

Fortunately, he didn't mistreat Soma Yukihira during this time, helping him solve many problems, and they reached a tacit understanding of friendly mutual assistance.

"Alright, you guys go back and take care of yourselves. I still have some things to take care of here."

Looking at the members of the Dark Cuisine World who were still surrounding him and refusing to leave, Bai Yuan coughed lightly twice, straightened his clothes, and stood up.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, the members of the Dark Cuisine World who were surrounding him all lowered their heads, not daring to look directly at his face, their eyes filled with fanaticism.

Although Bai Yuan doesn't appear in the world of dark cuisine often, every time he does, he prepares a dish of the highest caliber, demonstrating his astonishing strength.

If someone like him were seventy or eighty years old, people would only think he had a profound foundation, but Bai Yuan is only in his early twenties, yet he has reached such a level at such a young age.

That saying really came true.

Genius is merely the threshold to my understanding!

Chapter 340 Bai Yuan's Dimensional Reduction Attack

"Brother Bai Yuan, you finally remembered us! I thought you had forgotten about us!"

Seeing Bai Yuan return from the middle boundary after quite some time, Alice Nakiri, who had just handed a round cream puff to a customer, waved vigorously to beckon him over, her voice carrying a hint of coquetry.

"I could forget anyone but you all. It's just that, as you've seen, there's been a lot going on these past few days, and it'll take time to get things sorted out."

Seeing Alice Nakiri waving enthusiastically, Bai Yuan walked up with a smile, his gaze finally settling on her cream puffs, revealing a hint of scrutiny.

"Did you finally realize it? This is the new product that I pondered deeply while I was sleeping last night, and then put into practice and research this morning."

Strawberry Frosting Rose Vanilla Cream Round Puffs!

The filling is a rose and vanilla flavored cream that I researched yesterday, while the outer pastry is made with freeze-dried strawberries and icing sugar, evenly spread on top of the cream puffs.

Noticing Bai Yuan's scrutinizing gaze, Alice Nakiri immediately felt nervous.

Without hesitation, she poured out her improvements from that morning, her nervousness gradually turning into anticipation in her eyes.

"Using freeze-dried strawberries and icing sugar to make the cream puff pastry, and filling it with rose and vanilla sauce? That's a nice combination, but the exact taste..."

"Here, Brother Bai Yuan, have a taste!"

Seeing that Bai Yuan seemed hesitant to speak, Alice Nakiri offered him a strawberry frosting rose vanilla cream puff.

"it is good."

"Wait, Brother Bai Yuan, let me feed you this time!"

Just as Bai Yuan nodded slightly, preparing to take the round puff from Alice Nakiri's hand, the other party suddenly took it back.

"Hello? Why...?"

Just then, Alice Nakiri's voice rang out, explaining why she did it.

"There's no reason, it's just that you've fed me so many times, it won't hurt if I feed you once, and I'd like to have that experience too."

Seeing Bai Yuan's puzzled and resistant expression, as if he didn't want to be fed in public, Alice Nakiri puffed out her cheeks, looking somewhat annoyed.

Why is this guy suddenly shy? He used to always come over to me.

"I've fed you many times? I have no memory of feeding you."

Bai Yuan naturally denied this outright.

The other person is physically healthy; at most, he would pick up a piece of food for her when she ate something delicious, but he had no memory of feeding her.

"This 'feeding' is not the same as that 'feeding.' You don't need to know the specifics. Just open your mouth now. If you don't experience it for yourself, you'll never know how hard I work, let alone appreciate our efforts!"

Seeing that Bai Yuan was unwilling to cooperate, Alice Nakiri huffed and puffed out her words, which only made Bai Yuan more puzzled.

"Then come on."

Thinking that he wouldn't lose anything by being fed, at most he would be a little embarrassed in front of so many people, so as not to disappoint Alice, he opened his mouth on his own initiative.

"Hehe, Little Puff is here."

Seeing Bai Yuan open his mouth to accept the food, Alice Nakiri raised the cream puff and placed it towards Bai Yuan's mouth, a smug smile on her face.

The next moment, the cream puff entered his mouth. Bai Yuan closed his mouth and bit down, then felt the rich sweet and sour flavor slowly spreading on his tongue.

Especially when your teeth pierce through the puff pastry, the grainy texture of the freeze-dried strawberries and the sweet crunch of the icing sugar intertwine, producing a subtle "crunch" sound.

The natural acidity of strawberries instantly awakens your taste buds!

"You must have refrigerated this filling beforehand."

The moment your teeth touch the filling, the cool, silky rose vanilla cream sauce sends a chill down your spine, creating a wonderful contrast with the freshly baked, still steaming pastry.

The interplay of ice and room temperature, the exquisite collision of ice and fire, made Bai Yuan close his eyes, as if he could see a volcano poised to erupt within the glacier.

With a loud "boom," the volcano erupted, turning the azure sky red with rosy clouds.

After the volcanic eruption, the earth fell into a brief silence, and then roses and herbs sprouted from the soil and bloomed all over the mountains and fields.

"Excellent! The freeze-dried strawberries are tart, the frosting is sweet, and the rose and vanilla cream, after being filtered through a high-mesh sieve, becomes exceptionally delicate, smooth as silk in the mouth, leaving one speechless with delight."

Savoring the delicious taste on his tongue, Bai Yuan opened his eyes and looked at Alice Nakiri, whose face was full of anticipation, not far away, his voice full of praise.

"If it's so good, I'll have another bite!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's praise, Nakiri Alice bit her lip in secret pleasure, then increased the pressure on her hands, squeezing out a lot of the cream from the puff.