Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

That means the master has a higher priority for the disciple. As long as the disciple's character is not bad, the master will not give up easily, and the disciple's potential will be quite high.

While the group was chatting, Soma Yukihira cut out a piece of hand-pulled noodle, then dipped it in flour and gave it a vigorous shake, making it look very taut.

"bluff!"

On the other side, the bespectacled man had already put the pork bones into a pot to make broth and was preparing the toppings for the tonkotsu ramen, such as char siu and onsen tamago (soft-boiled egg).

When I saw Soma Yukihira flipping his noodles and making a smug face, I couldn't help but curse under my breath.

Facing Soma Yukihira, he was under a lot of pressure, since his opponent had once defeated a second-year student who was stronger than him.

However, as Master Baiyuan said, courage is the hymn of humanity. If you don't dare to challenge someone just because they are strong, then your life will end there, and it will be difficult to go any further.

Upon learning that Soma Yukihira would be representing the academy in this competition, he resolutely chose to take on the challenge, wanting to give it his all.

Even if he fails in the end, he has tried his best, and as long as he has no regrets, that's good enough.

"Tonkotsu ramen...?"

On the other side, Alice Nakiri in the VIP audience also noticed the dish he had prepared, and a very complicated expression appeared on her face.

What's wrong with tonkotsu ramen?

Seeing Alice Nakiri's expression, Erina Nakiri looked puzzled. Why did she suddenly become like this? Anyone who didn't know better would think she was depressed.

"I suddenly thought of some past events, and I felt a bit emotional."

In her memory, the first time Bai Yuan displayed her extraordinary culinary skills was when she made tonkotsu ramen. It took her more than ten hours to prepare it, and the radiant dish was something she could remember for a lifetime.

That was definitely the most shocking moment of her life.

A boy not much older than her actually made dishes that countless chefs could never make in their entire lives, and later even created dishes of light-emitting quality.

Thinking of the many shocks Bai Yuan had brought her when she was a child, a sweet smile appeared on Nakiri Alice's face. Those were happy times that belonged only to her.

"What a suspicious smile."

Seeing Alice Nakiri's sudden smile, Erina Nakiri pouted, her voice tinged with a hint of teasing, before turning her gaze back to her.

"Compared to the tonkotsu ramen made by Brother Baiyuan, this guy's is far inferior."

As she spoke, Alice Nakiri turned her gaze over again, watching the bespectacled man's clumsy movements. Thinking of Shirai's tonkotsu ramen, she couldn't help but complain.

She had participated in making tonkotsu ramen at the time and knew how complicated it was. Compared to the bespectacled man, his tonkotsu ramen was practically a castrated version.

"Not everyone has the skill level of Master Baiyuan. Ordinary people have limited understanding of cooking, so it is almost impossible for them to make good dishes."

Hearing Alice Nakiri's remark, Erina Nakiri next to her shook her head. Most of the chefs at Totsuki Culinary Academy are now third-class chefs.

The guy in front of me is slightly better, reaching the level of a second-class chef, but that's about it. In the end, he's still just an ordinary person.

It's not that ordinary people can't do it.

However, if one is of average ability and skill, it is impossible to create excellent dishes, and mediocrity is undoubtedly the best choice.

"Sour soup noodles? They are very suitable for the cooking method of hand-pulled noodles, and because the seasonings are simple and the preparation time is short, they are very suitable for three meals a day."

On the other hand, because of Alice Nakiri's earlier words, Erina Nakiri focused most of her attention on Soma Yukihira.

Watching his movements, I guessed what dish he was planning to cook. If it was sour soup noodles, it would really bring out the flavor of the noodles themselves.

Heat the oil in a wok, add scallions and ginger and sauté until fragrant. Then, use a high-speed blender to grind the chili peppers into chili powder and pour it into the wok. Instantly, a fragrant aroma wafts through the air.

Soma Yukihira quickly mixed them together with a wooden spatula, then picked up the vinegar bottle and poured it in from the edge, bringing it to a boil before adding chicken broth.

The rich, savory aroma, mixed with the spicy fragrance, followed by the unique spiciness of scallions and ginger, all wafted from the pot, making one's mouth water and unconsciously close their eyes.

"What a wonderful scent!"

Some audience members exclaimed in amazement, their eyes glued to Soma Yukihira. They noticed that adding chicken broth wasn't the end of it; he then added soy sauce and salt to increase the saltiness, and finally a little sugar to enhance the flavor.

“This aroma…”

"It even feels like the warmth of home..."

One of the judges, sitting on the judging panel, unconsciously leaned forward.

Once the sour soup in the pot boiled, Yukihira Soma stirred it evenly with a spoon, then turned off the heat and let it cool and stand.

Meanwhile, bring water to a boil in a pot, add the hand-pulled noodles, then add the greens and cook until just tender. Once the noodles are fully cooked, remove them and rinse them in ice water. The noodles will have better elasticity due to the expansion and contraction caused by the temperature change.

Chop a bowl of vegetarian toppings and scallions, pour in the prepared sour soup, then rinse the noodles in hot water after rinsing them in ice water to remove the raw taste.

The noodles are scooped out again, shaken vigorously to drain the water, and then poured into the sour soup in one go. A delicious and flavorful sour soup noodle dish is now complete.

"Done! Enjoy!"

With a hearty smile on his face, Soma Yukihira glanced at the bespectacled man next to him who had also finished cooking and was coming up on stage with him, and read aloud.

"I've finished mine too, let's give our feedback."

Upon hearing Soma Yukihira's words, the bespectacled man was not to be outdone. He placed his tonkotsu ramen in front of the three judges, displaying a rather confrontational stance.

Judging from their appearance alone, the two dishes are quite different.

The bespectacled man's tonkotsu ramen was made with high-quality ingredients and exuded the unique rich aroma of tonkotsu.

It is covered with various toppings: a halved soft-boiled egg, four or five slices of char siu, shredded kelp, and deep-fried tiger-skin tofu, making it look exceptionally rich and tempting.

In contrast, Soma Yukihira's cooking was rather meager.

The red sour soup exudes a spicy aroma, followed by plain white noodles. It looks very ordinary, and its appearance alone makes it lose to its opponent by more than one level.

"They all look pretty good, so let's start with the tonkotsu ramen on the left."

Looking at the dishes prepared by the bespectacled man and Yukihira Soma, the seafood shop owner sitting in the middle of the judges' panel spoke up.

He was invited to Totsuki Culinary Arts Center and temporarily became a judge in the Food Wars. He waited for an hour before seeing the two dishes, and naturally preferred the tonkotsu ramen with its hearty ingredients.

Regardless of whether it tastes good or not, the aroma and ingredients of this tonkotsu ramen alone are enough to make one's mouth water and want to try it first.

"I'm gonna start now."

Upon hearing the judge's words, the two girls sitting next to him spoke in unison.

The milky white collagen extracted from the pork bones after being simmered for more than ten hours, and the oil droplets that rise when the bones tremble slightly in the bowl.

The soup noodles are topped with golden garlic oil, which blends with the dark brown sauce in a swirling motion.

Take a spoonful, and the sweetness bursting from the depths of the bone marrow bursts onto your tongue, carrying the wildness of caramelized back fat, transforming into a wild boar running wild in your mouth.

"This char siu is delicious!"

The girl on the left exclaimed in surprise, praising the deliciousness of the char siu.

Another girl looked up at the rosy temptation, the thin slices of meat, alternating between lean and fatty, half-soaked in the hot soup, their edges glistening with rouge.

Saliva is secreted in large quantities in the mouth.

When you pick it up with chopsticks and put it in your mouth, the sweetness of honey, the smokiness of smoke, and the richness of fat unfold in succession!

"The soft-boiled eggs were also excellent!! The texture was delicate and silky smooth, absolutely fantastic!"

The soft-boiled egg next to it looks like amber.

With a gentle poke of the chopsticks, a lava-like orange-yellow egg yolk oozes out. When you slurp it up with the broth, the umami flavor, along with the aroma of egg and milk, slides down your throat, bringing an extraordinary experience.

The fried tofu, soaked in the broth, still retained its crispness, while the kelp strips unfurled in the rich soup, creating emerald-green ripples...

"This is amazing! I haven't had such delicious tonkotsu ramen in ages!"

The seafood shop owner in the middle couldn't help but give the bespectacled man a thumbs up, his admiration overflowing. Such top-notch delicacies truly broadened his horizons. Fortunately, when the staff approached him earlier, he agreed to serve as a judge for this food battle.

"Indeed, this is so much tastier than the tonkotsu ramen at regular shops!"

The two girls next to them also spoke up, rubbing their bellies with expressions of delight.

"Oh no, I'm a little full. I don't know if I can finish this bowl of noodles..."

Suddenly, the two girls noticed that there was still a bowl of sour soup noodles left untouched next to them, and they couldn't help but look disappointed. Their hands holding the chopsticks became a little unsteady.

"Take a couple of bites and give me your opinion. No matter what, we should respect the food war."

Because he is a man, the seafood shop owner has a much larger appetite than the woman. He was only about 60% full at the moment, but he could easily eat another bowl of sour soup noodles.

Upon hearing what the two girls were saying, he began to earnestly persuade them.

Although he was only a dabbler, he knew that since he had taken on the responsibility of being a judge, he had to see it through to the end. Even though he was already full, he still had to eat a couple of bites and give his evaluation.

"That's right, let's eat."

The girl on the left nodded, indicating her support for the seafood shop owner.

Since you've taken on this role as a judge, you must fulfill your responsibilities accordingly.

"You make it sound so easy. We're both girls, and we don't eat much to begin with. That bowl of tonkotsu ramen was such a huge portion, we're already stuffed..."

The girl on the right, however, seemed reluctant, because she was already quite full, and after enjoying such a wonderful meal, she wanted to prolong that feeling of satisfaction...

under these circumstances.

Looking at the empty tonkotsu ramen next to the bowl of sour soup noodles, the girl felt a sense of disgust; the sour taste made her reluctant to try it.

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"I'm gonna start now."

However, no one paid any attention to her.

The seafood shop owner and another girl picked up their chopsticks and took some sour soup noodles that were placed next to the tonkotsu ramen.

The faint sour smell in the air stirred a sense of anticipation within me.

What does this sour soup noodle soup actually taste like?

With this expectation in mind, the two of them picked up the noodles with their chopsticks almost at the same time, and were surprised to find that they bounced slightly on the chopsticks.

"This is the amazing elasticity unique to hand-pulled noodles! Machine-made noodles simply can't achieve this effect!"

After saying this, the seafood shop owner put the noodles on his chopsticks into his mouth. The next moment, his eyes widened suddenly, and he leaned back in his chair unnaturally.

The sour taste strikes the taste buds like lightning, followed by the fiery embrace of chili peppers, and finally the rich flavor of chicken soup slowly emerges in the mouth, like the warm sunshine left on the beach after the waves have receded!

"This...this is unbelievable!"

The girl on the left was so excited that her voice trembled.

"The overall taste is sour and spicy, which is appetizing, but also has a sweet aftertaste."