Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Teacher Bai Yuan, where are you going?"

After changing into casual clothes in his room, Bai Yuan walked towards the outside of the villa. On the way, he ran into Tadokoro Megumi, who was coming out of her room. She looked at him with a puzzled expression.

"Go pick up Yuuki and Ryoko. They probably can't bring back all that stuff. Do you want to come with me?"

Bai Yuan stopped, thinking that he couldn't carry much with just his two hands, so he prepared to call Tadokoro Megumi again.

"Get the things? You don't need to worry about that. We just talked on the phone, and they said they've hired a truck to bring the ingredients over."

Hearing Bai Yuan's words, Tadokoro Megumi was somewhat surprised.

"Speaking of which, when Ryoko Sakaki called, she specifically asked me to tell you to rest assured that you don't need to go looking for them, so as not to waste your time by going there in vain."

When she made the phone call, Tadokoro Megumi thought that Sakaki Ryoko was making a mountain out of a molehill. Since Shirabuchi-sensei had assigned them to go out, he must have already arranged everything.

So nothing was arranged at all...?

No wonder they're rushing over there now.

Teacher Bai Yuan can be careless too, and his anxious attempts to make amends are quite cute.

Tadokoro Megumi silently complained in her heart, but with a faint smile on her face, she was secretly thrilled that Bai Yuan cared about the two of them!

Sure enough, Teacher Bai Yuan was interested in them.

If there was only a 50% chance before, then after seeing Bai Yuan's hurried pace, that 50% chance has increased by at least 20%.

All that's left is to test and verify.

As best friends.

Now that they've made it ashore, they naturally want to help others. After all, Bai Yuan is such a womanizer, so instead of going out to find strangers, it's better for them to settle down together internally.

As for whether Bai Yuan could satisfy so many girls at the same time, Tadokoro Megumi had no doubt about it whatsoever; at least last night she had no resistance whatsoever.

"Is this so..."

Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, a hint of surprise flashed in Bai Yuan's eyes.

"Okay, I'll help you with lunch. Yuuki and Ryoko got up too early today, so let them go back to sleep later."

Tadokoro Megumi said with utmost consideration.

"Well, they should get some rest. I didn't think about it much when we were eating wontons, but thinking about it now, they really didn't get much sleep today."

Thinking of this, Bai Yuan continued walking towards the villa's entrance. Tadokoro Megumi, puzzled, hurriedly followed and asked, "Where are you going now?"

"Although a car helped them bring the things back, it would still take time to move so many ingredients into the villa. Waiting at the door would save some trouble for me."

"I see. I'll go with you then."

Various ingredients were brought into the villa's kitchen.

The women let out a long sigh of relief, and then, under Bai Yuan's direction, Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko returned to their rooms to rest.

Hisako Shirato was in charge of steaming the rice, Ikumi Mito and Miyoko Hojo were in charge of preparing the meat and seafood, and Erina Nakiri was in charge of seasoning.

Alice Nakiri is in charge of controlling the heat during cooking.

Shirabuchi and Tadokoro Megumi combined the prepared ingredients with rice and wrapped them into delicious and portable rice balls.

In addition, Bai Yuan was also in charge of overall coordination.

He has strict control over the seasoning, preparation, and proportions of dishes.

Only in this way can the rice balls be made to achieve a balanced flavor.

A disciplined kitchen.

The dishes served should taste pretty much the same.

The same dish cannot have two flavors; otherwise, it is a failure of the chef's management.

Although the cooking was only done in the villa's kitchen, Bai Yuan was extremely strict in managing his chefs.

"It's done! Brother Baiyuan, have a taste!"

Alice Nakiri's face was filled with excitement.

He then placed the freshly shaped kelp and salted egg yolk rice ball in front of Bai Yuan, his eyes filled with anticipation.

"Ah."

Bai Yuan simply nodded slightly and took the food from her hands.

The white triangular rice ball is wrapped with a layer of bonito flakes.

The surface of the rice is not completely smooth; it is intentionally left with some rough marks from being squeezed.

Kelp fibers are mixed in, creating layers of gray-white rice grains interspersed with dark green veins.

Open your mouth and take a bite; the smoky umami flavor of bonito flakes is the first thing to spread.

The slightly crisp kelp strands break apart between your teeth, and the rice is sticky and soft.

Once the rice breaks through the barrier between your teeth, the salted egg yolk, which has been slowly roasted at a low temperature, slowly flows out in a semi-liquid state. The rich, salty, and creamy flavor instantly envelops the tip of your tongue, carrying the unique fermented aroma of salted duck eggs, but the texture is more like the silky smoothness of French cream sauce.

"The salty and umami flavor of kelp blends with the oily aroma of salted egg yolk, creating a complex umami flavor similar to crab roe. The sweetness of the rice gradually emerges, balancing the saltiness."

The subtle spiciness of the scallion emerges at the end, as refreshing as mint left on the beach after the waves have receded.

Bai Yuan had just taken a bite when Nakiri Erina next to him also took a bite.

The girl closed her eyes, savoring the combination of flavors inside and outside the rice ball, a look of enjoyment on her face.

"As expected of Teacher Baiyuan! Using only three ingredients—salted egg yolk, kelp, and bonito flakes—he created the feeling of tasting the roe of a hairy crab."

The rich umami flavor is perfectly released on the lips and teeth—it's simply too satisfying!

Opening her eyes, Erina Nakiri looked at Shiro Awakening with adoration.

Kelp, salted egg yolk, and bonito flakes are all very common ingredients.

However, after being combined with rice balls, it developed a rich flavor similar to the roe of hairy crabs.

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"Try this one, crispy fried oyster garlic butter rice ball."

As they spoke, Tadokoro Megumi handed the rice ball she had just wrapped to Shiroyuki.

The golden and crispy rice balls are round and plump, coated with distinct breadcrumbs, making them look very appetizing.

And because it has been baked, its surface has an enticing caramel color, while exuding a rich garlic and butter aroma.

The rice ball has a slight yellow hue peeking out from one side, with glimpses of bright green parsley bits mixed in. The interplay of yellow and green creates a unique and sophisticated look.

The top is decorated with a few strands of purplish-red pickled purple cabbage, whose sweet and sour aroma intertwines with the oily fragrance of the rice ball, adding a bright touch of color.

"Then I won't be polite."

After swallowing the kelp and salted egg yolk rice ball in his mouth, Bai Yuan turned his head to look in the direction of Tadokoro Megumi and took a bite of the rice ball she was holding.

"Teacher Bai Yuan, how are you feeling?"

Her hands still held the warmth of breadcrumbs and a little rice. Tadokoro Megumi's smile was clean and simple, and she seemed a little nervous when she asked the question.

"The proportions are just right."

The crispy breadcrumb crust makes a pleasant "crunch" sound between your teeth, and then a rich aroma of garlic and butter wafts out from the broken edge.

After chewing twice, Bai Yuan swallowed the food and gave Tadokoro Megumi a thumbs up. It was quite an achievement to be able to get the proportions just like that.

"What a wonderful aroma! The taste of butter is still so irresistible!"

Beside her, Alice Nakiri, after smelling the fragrance, showed an intoxicated expression on her face. Then, she naturally leaned against Shiroyuki, poked her head out, and launched an attack on the rice ball in Tadokoro Megumi's hand.

The spot she bit down on was exactly the edge Bai Yuan had just bitten, and she didn't seem to mind at all.

The warm rice, infused with the freshness of parsley, is smooth and has just the right amount of oiliness.

When your teeth touch the golden, crisp oyster in the center, the hot, sweet juice bursts out instantly, and the umami flavor of the sea ripples through your mouth.

The sweet and sour flavor of the pickled purple cabbage appears at just the right time, like a refreshing sea breeze sweeping through the mouth, perfectly neutralizing the heaviness of the butter.

It offers multiple textures: crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a wonderful balance of salty and sweet.

This taste is like being in a resort with a blue sea and sky, with the warm sunshine gently caressing your face. Every bite of fresh sweetness is like a treasure sent by the waves, blooming between your lips and teeth as the most generous gift of the sea.

"The ocean truly holds boundless treasures!"

Although she was sitting in a chair, Alice Nakiri's thoughts had already wandered to the beach.

Suddenly, she opened her arms wide, a look of unbridled joy on her face, as if she were experiencing a refreshing breeze.

As the winds rose and the tides receded, she felt a breath of freedom.

"Okay, stop playing around."

"Make the remaining rice balls; it's about time to head out to sea."

Since the others had just finished breakfast and weren't very hungry, all the rice balls that Tadokoro Megumi and Nakiri Alice had made ended up in his stomach.

Although it's normal to taste the food after it's cooked, it's not a proper meal, and it's inappropriate for him to keep sneaking bites.

Moreover, that would take too long. It would be better to finish quickly and then enjoy the rice balls together once we're on the ship.

"it is good."

"Yes."

Bai Yuan's words made both girls blush.

Alice's short white hair slipped down her shoulders as she lowered her head, while Xiaohui hid her face in the shadow of her bangs before focusing her attention on the rice ball.

The difficulty in making rice balls lies in the proportions, but fortunately, both of them are professional chefs and won't make mistakes on such small things. When they concentrate, they can make two in a minute.

The average girl's appetite is about two rice balls, and one rice ball is enough for those with a smaller appetite. All the extra portions are prepared for Bai Yuan.

And this preparation.

The lunchboxes were stuffed full.

Each bento box contains four rice balls.

"Seared salmon and wasabi rice balls, crispy fried oysters and garlic butter rice balls, Thai sweet and sour shrimp rice balls, teriyaki scallop and bacon roll rice balls, pineapple grilled eel rice balls, and kelp and salted egg yolk rice balls..."

All six items are ready!