Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Next comes unmolding, which completes the first step in making carbonated bread.

Seeing that Bai Yuan had shifted his attention to her sourdough bread, Nakiri Alice began to talk non-stop, her face beaming with excitement.

However, as if she had just thought of something, a hint of regret appeared on her face: "The only pity is that there wasn't enough time. If it could ferment at room temperature for 4-6 hours, and be folded every 30 minutes and kneaded to strengthen the gluten, the taste would be much better than it is now."

"Your bread served before the meal is more than just something that's simply baked in an oven, isn't it?"

Looking at the bread that was slightly browned, Bai Yuan looked at Nakiri Alice and spoke.

This thing in front of me was definitely baked in an oven; the rich smoky aroma suggests it must have been exposed to an open flame to appear...

“That’s right, I used the torch from Brother Bai Yuan’s place to bake the bread again.”

Seeing that Bai Yuan had revealed the secret hidden in her bread, Nakiri Alice did not hide anything and directly explained the reason why the bread contained bits of brownish-red color.

“Cut the cooled sourdough bread into 2cm thick slices, then brush a layer of butter on them to prevent them from sticking together and to enhance the aroma of the bread slices. Finally, place the bread next to a hot charcoal fire and bake each side for two minutes until dark brown marks appear, while the inside remains soft.”

"Isn't this just toast..."

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's story, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but make sarcastic remarks.

"That's right, you can think of it as toasted bread. The aroma of charcoal and the sourness are a perfect match! At the same time, it's also the best bridge to the torch-grilled steak!"

At this point, a bright light appeared in Alice Nakiri's eyes.

"Try it, Teacher Baiyuan."

The dark brown grid-like marks cover the surface like a map of charcoal fire, while the golden, crispy crust gleams with an amber luster under the light. The pores on the cut surface are wild and unrestrained, like miniature tunnels pierced by smoke, exuding vitality within their ruggedness.

The girl's expectant gaze shone brightly in the darkness.

"I'll eat it even if you don't tell me."

Hearing Alice Nakiri's story and looking at the appetizing bread in front of him, Bai Yuan nodded slightly. Then he picked up the charcoal-baked sourdough bread and unconsciously pressed it twice, followed by a crisp cracking sound.

Even with a crisp crackle on the outside, the inside remained sponge-like, creating a powerful tension between softness and hardness. Feeling the exquisite texture of the bread in his hand, Bai Yuan nodded inwardly and took a bite.

The moment your teeth pierce the crispy, charcoal-grilled shell, a strong smoky flavor explodes like embers from a campfire, mixed with the nutty aroma of butter roasting.

The lactic acid aroma of the natural yeast slowly rises through the thin layer of smoke, like a clear spring washing over the taste buds, elevating one's palate to a new level, allowing for a better enjoyment of the next dish.

"It's now!"

Swallowing the bread in his mouth, Bai Yuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light. He then cut off a piece of steak. "Crack!" The crisp sound, like ice breaking, announced the start of the ceremony. The glassy shell formed by the cornstarch and duck egg lecithin in the mixed powder under high temperature burst open.

The sweet aroma of caramelized sugars, along with the complex and mellow aroma of the Maillard reaction, bursts forth and instantly overwhelms the nasal cavity.

The moment you bite into it, warm juices gush out like lava.

The juices locked in by the shell are full of the beef's original sweetness, and the metallic taste of myoglobin is perfectly tamed by spices.

The fresh aroma of rosemary and pine, the spiciness of black pepper, and the rich flavor of minced garlic create a perfect harmony in the meat gravy.

However, what truly amazed Erina Nakiri was the subtle, numbing flavor of Sichuan peppercorns, a fleeting, electric sensation on the tongue that added a touch of vibrancy to the rich meaty aroma. It must be said, this method of preparing the steak resulted in a flavor far exceeding the ordinary.

"Ah! This tastes amazing!"

The light danced on the tip of the knife as it sliced ​​the beef. The aroma of the dish made Erina Nakiri lean back, her breathing becoming heavy as she did so. Her expression seemed to be an attempt to restrain herself.

"It's okay, we're at home now, so feel free to let loose."

Seeing Erina Nakiri's distressed and suppressed appearance, with even a thin layer of sweat on her forehead, Bai Yuan's eyes flashed with heartache, and then he spoke gently.

Watching a scene of clothes exploding from this distance was a novel experience for him.

"I just want to train my endurance so I can avoid embarrassing myself in public."

I have a feeling that Chef Bai Yuan's cooking skills have improved recently, and the most obvious improvement is that my tongue is becoming increasingly unable to tolerate them.

Erina Nakiri's voice was low, tinged with a hint of shyness.

"I understand! Releasing what you've suppressed to the extreme will feel ten times better than usual! Erina must be waiting for that feeling!"

Hearing Erina Nakiri's story, Alice Nakiri's voice became more wistful, and her eyes revealed a dreamy, intoxicated feeling. She sometimes did the same thing, enjoying the thrill.

"What? I really am training my patience, not trying to suppress it and then release it!"

Erina Nakiri retorted, her face flushed.

"Alright, alright, it's training now."

Hearing Erina Nakiri's somewhat exasperated shouts, Alice Nakiri gave her an expression that said, "No need for explanation, I understand," and then got up and came up behind her.

"What do you want to do?"

Seeing Alice Nakiri's wicked expression, Erina Nakiri immediately had a bad feeling.

"I don't want to do anything, I just want to ask Brother Bai Yuan, who won this match?"

Alice Nakiri placed her hand on Erina Nakiri's shoulder and looked intently at Shiro Awakening, who was watching the game with amusement in the distance, asking him about the outcome of the match.

"That's right, Teacher Baiyuan, whose dish is better!"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Erina Nakiri finally realized what was happening and looked intently at Bai Yuan, a sense of tension rising within her.

"To be fair, both of you cooked very well."

While finishing with a bowl of tomato and beef brisket soup made by Hisako Shinto, and looking at the two people in front of him, Bai Yuan slowly began to speak.

"Don't try to evade the issue!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's conciliatory words, Nakiri Erina and Nakiri Alice spoke in unison.

"Look at you two, so impatient. This kind of temperament isn't good."

Seeing the anxious expressions on their faces, Bai Yuan swallowed the last mouthful of tomato and beef brisket soup in front of him, his voice filled with helplessness.

Cooking takes a lot of time and the process can be quite tedious.

Developing an impatient personality under such circumstances is not a good thing.

"Fine, I won't make things difficult for you."

Seeing the two people who hadn't said anything after hearing his words, but were just staring at him with their eyes full of expectation, Bai Yuan's expression turned serious, and the outcome of this food battle had already appeared in his mind.

"Erina's appetizer was amazing. The sourness from the lemon and orange juice elevated the overall flavor of the dish and laid a solid foundation for the steak later on."

However, Alice's bread served before the meal achieved the same effect.

And her bread also has an added smoky aroma; the baking method, first in the oven and then over a torch, gives the carbonated bread a more complex smoky flavor, perfectly complementing the fiery taste of the Swedish torch bread—something you're missing.

Seeing Erina Nakiri's increasingly grim expression, Hakugen gave his assessment.

Erina Nakiri's cooking is good, that's true, but not as good as Alice Nakiri's carbonated toast.

The other person even used the torch he used to grill his steak, making it truly from the same source as his, so that their dishes seemed to be made by the same person, appearing incredibly harmonious.

In terms of pairing his steak with other dishes, Alice Nakiri is undoubtedly superior.

Therefore, the answer is quite obvious.

Erina Nakiri lost because of a lack of intelligence.

If she hadn't been in such a hurry and had come earlier to ask Bai Yuan what type of steak he wanted to make, thus adjusting her appetizer accordingly, perhaps the ending wouldn't have been so tragic.

"Did I... lose...?"

Hakugen did not announce the final result, but Erina Nakiri had already confirmed his answer through his words.

"That's right, arrogance and pride are your biggest problems."

Alice Nakiri's voice rang out, speaking for Shirabuchi and voicing Erina Nakiri's question.

Erina Nakiri is indeed very hardworking, and she takes into account that the flavor of the appetizers should not overpower the main course when cooking, but her nature is arrogant.

This can be seen from the fact that she didn't ask Bai Yuan what kind of dishes he was going to make, and started making appetizers based on her own expertise. She didn't care what Bai Yuan would serve, so there was no question of pairing them.

"Arrogance and conceit...?"

I understand. From now on, I will avoid arrogance and impatience.

Hearing the voice beside her, Erina Nakiri bit her lower lip slightly. Although she was unwilling to admit it, she knew that Alice Nakiri was right.

Her astonishing rate of progress during this period certainly made her feel elated.

Even though she was constantly being defeated by Alice Nakiri, the gap between the two was indeed getting smaller and smaller, so Erina Nakiri naturally developed a feeling called arrogance.

"Well then, as agreed, I've prepared the rope for you. Now, do you want me to help you, or will you do it yourself...?"

As her fingers unbuttoned the buttons on Erina Nakiri's chest that were about to burst open, Alice Nakiri's voice held an unusual hint of excitement.

It was as if she were the one who could enter.

"No need, I can do it myself!"

The shame in her heart and the repression in her body were almost reaching their limit. Erina Nakiri forked another piece of steak and put it straight into her mouth.

The next moment, the girl's clothes began to swell up.

"Erina, you!"

Alice Nakiri realized her intention and tried to get up, but she was still affected. Invisible ripples flashed across her body and burst her clothes!

"It's happened! Lady Erina's clothes have been torn off!"

Seeing what was happening before her eyes, Hisako Shinoto's face flashed with fervor, and then she opened her arms as if to embrace the world.

At the same time, her clothes burst open.

On the other side, Bai Yuan looked at the scene before him and smiled.

As a seasoned gentleman, no one was more excited than him at this moment.

I really envy Erina Nakiri and Alice Nakiri for having such convenient abilities.

If he had it, I can't imagine how happy he would be.

Chapter 355 Alice, were you hung up like that before?!

"It's such a romantic scene that it's hard to look away."

Fragments of clothing fell from the sky like snowflakes, and Bai Yuan stood up with a look of deep emotion on his face.

"What kind of romantic scene is this?! Bai Yuan, you big pervert!"

Hearing Bai Yuan's heartfelt words, Alice Nakiri, whose clothes had already been torn apart, showed a resigned expression. She had actually liked the clothes quite a bit, but now they were all in pieces on the ground.

"Isn't this good? Everyone becomes exactly the same, so no one will feel awkward."