Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

"Indeed, this is a stage for young people. We can't deprive her of the right to perform just because she is talented. That would be unfair to her."

The group chatted amongst themselves, their eyes fixed on Leah, eager to see where she would go.

The dish this person made is already the limit of a top-tier two-star dish; otherwise, the judges wouldn't have given it a high score of 99. This person is likely to be the strongest performer this year.

"Is it in the direction of Totsuki Academy again? What kind of monsters has Totsuki recruited this year?! Are they really aiming for the championship?!"

Lia stepped down from the stage and strode towards the direction where Bai Yuan and the others were.

This move immediately shocked many people. Including this student, Totsuki Academy now has three students with scores above 95.

This would have been unprecedented in previous years.

Even for the Eastern Academy, having two members with scores of 95 is already considered a strong achievement.

"Let's keep watching. The more powerful individuals emerge from Totsuki, the more exciting it becomes."

Upon seeing this, the man trembled slightly, his expression one of excitement. It had been so many years since a school had dared to challenge the authority of the Eastern Academy!

If the next few contestants can all get 90 points, then these three alone will be enough to turn this school exchange competition upside down!

After all, the cooking competition is a best-of-five format. No matter how strong the contestants are, if they win three consecutive matches, they won't even have a chance to play in the later rounds.

"Indeed, this year's school exchange competition is interesting. It's been so long since I've seen a dark horse emerge!"

Chattering amongst themselves, everyone turned their attention to the gathering place of the Dark Cuisine community.

At that moment, the three girls who scored 93, 92, and 90 points respectively came over as brothers-in-law and sat on a bench next to Bai Yuan, their faces showing relief at surviving the ordeal.

"Phew...that was close, I almost didn't get 90 points."

Sitting between Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko, Huangmei gently patted her still-developing breasts, a look of relief on her face.

She was under the most pressure on set because she had the shortest cooking training period.

Despite possessing an extraordinary talent like super-touch, it's still difficult to cook well for unfamiliar things, even with such a powerful sense of perception.

Fortunately, the theme this time is shrimp.

Relatively speaking, she is not unfamiliar with this subject matter, and with her best efforts, she can still achieve a top-notch level of first-class cuisine.

Even so, her dishes were rated as ordinary and lacking in distinctive features by the judges.

If she hadn't scored high overall and her dish hadn't been flawless, she probably wouldn't have gotten 90 points, and she would have become a sinner in the world of terrible cooking.

Fortunately, I finally got 90 points.

"You've done everything you could and achieved a pretty good score. Leave the rest to us."

Ryoko Sakaki said gently.

They all doted on this young but exceptionally talented little sister.

Because through her, it's as if I can see myself back when I was seriously learning to cook.

Although they weren't much older than her, it was still appropriate to reminisce when the mood was right.

"No, this is far from my limit! I will work hard and I will never hold you back. This time, the championship can only belong to our Dark Cuisine World!"

Huang Mei's words were firm and resolute, her eyes filled with determination.

Bai Yuan lifted her up from humble beginnings, so she wouldn't have to spend her whole life killing fish, and taught her to read and write, allowing her to truly live for herself.

If she doesn't repay such a great kindness with all her might, then she would truly be ungrateful and deserve to be torn to pieces after death.

Even if Bai Yuan might not need her help, not needing it is one thing, giving it to him is another, and she was unwilling to be an ungrateful person.

at the same time.

Bai Yuan's gaze was fixed on Nakiri Alice.

Because of the change of ingredients, she finished cooking a little slower.

She didn't appear until the very last moment of the match, following Mito Ikumi and Hojo Miyoko, as the last player in the competition.

At this moment, Hisako Shinoto had arrived beside Erina Nakiri.

"93 points, I have lived up to expectations."

Hisako Shinto spoke to Erina Nakiri, but her eyes kept glancing at Shiroyuki out of the corner of her eye, as if she wanted to get his praise.

However, the other person's attention was not on her at that moment.

"You've made great progress recently; you've actually reached the top-level skill level now."

Erina Nakiri looked at the graceful young girl in front of her, a hint of reminiscence flashing in her eyes.

When I first met Hisako Shinto, she couldn't even hold a kitchen knife properly. I never imagined she would grow up so fast and become such a skilled master chef.

"Indeed, it is remarkable to reach the level of a top-tier chef in less than a year, going from a second-class chef to a master chef."

I've seen all the hard work you've put in lately, and you have great talent. Keep up the good work!

Hearing Erina Nakiri's emotional voice, Shirayuki turned his gaze back, then saw Hisako Shirato. Thinking of the hardships she had gone through, he was also somewhat moved and patted her on the shoulder to encourage her.

Chapter 408 Longjing Shrimp Chips, Breaking Historical Records!

"It's all thanks to the excellent teaching of Lady Erina and Teacher Shirabuchi. Miss Alice, please come up on stage."

Faced with the heartfelt praise from Shirai and Erina Nakiri, Hisako Shinto scratched her head somewhat shyly, then looked at Alice Nakiri carrying the dishes onto the table not far away.

I was trying to get attention, but I felt embarrassed when I actually got noticed.

So Hisako Shinoto simply tried to divert Hakubuchi and Erina Nakiri's attention, making them focus on Alice Nakiri on the stage and take their eyes off her.

"It looks like a simple dish, so why did it take so long?"

Looking at the dish presented on Alice Nakiri's plate, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but mutter a complaint under her breath, her face showing a hint of confusion.

In her opinion, the dish that Alice Nakiri made this time was really ordinary, the kind that you wouldn't notice in a crowd.

It looks like plain boiled shrimp, but because of the Longjing tea, the boiled shrimp looks more appetizing than ordinary boiled shrimp.

at the same time.

Because she was the last to appear, and with her signature long white hair, the drones hovering in the sky noticed her and switched their view to her direction.

"It looks like just a simple boiled shrimp meat."

However, judging from the texture, your cooking time and heat control are excellent, so the taste should be quite good. And because it only uses shrimp, it fits the theme perfectly.

As Alice Nakiri served the last of the iced shrimp from Longjing tea to the judges' table, Xia Tianci and the others immediately cast curious glances at her.

Since it was the last dish of the day, they decided to give it a proper evaluation to bring the competition to a perfect close.

"The shrimp have a faint aroma of Longjing tea, so they must have been cooked with Longjing tea. Although the method is quite simple, the idea behind it is quite innovative."

I wonder how the food prepared this way will taste...

Since there had been precedents of using oranges and lychees in dishes, the judges were surprised but not too surprised when they saw Alice Nakiri cooking shrimp with Longjing tea. They were just curious about how the dish would taste.

"I just tasted it, and I think it deserves full marks."

Alice Nakiri's voice rang out, filled with unparalleled arrogance, instantly freezing the three judges in place. They exchanged glances, never expecting to see such a confident contestant.

She immediately declared herself perfect. Does she even realize what that means? You'd have to serve at least a top-tier three-star dish to have any chance of getting a perfect score.

Is it really possible for a dish of 3-star special grade to be served by a little girl?

"It's good that young people are energetic and confident, but whether they can get full marks still depends on their cooking skills."

Thinking of this, Xia Tianci chuckled, realizing that Nakiri Alice was probably participating in a competition of this level for the first time and had some misunderstandings about them.

This has happened before in previous competitions.

After all, they were all the pride of their respective academies, invincible figures within their schools. Who would have thought that they would be so lowly upon their return?

There are quite a few people like this; they usually learn to accept reality after being hit a few times.

"Of course, I'm going to let the food speak for itself. So, please give it a try!"

Alice Nakiri's smile gradually faded and turned serious. She then gestured for him to proceed.

She has considerable confidence in this improved dish.

"Ah."

Seeing this, Huang Tian and the others said no more and picked up their chopsticks to eat the shrimp in front of them.

Although the preparation method is very simple, it looks very appetizing.

When you reach out with your chopsticks to pick up food, you can clearly feel a slight, elastic resistance at the tip, as if you are touching a piece of warm, smooth jade.

The shrimp were kneaded with baking soda and salt and soaked in chilled Longjing tea, forming an extremely smooth and moist film. This created a slippery feeling that was difficult to control and made the chopsticks want to escape when they touched the shrimp. Fortunately, the shrimp had enough gripping points to keep them from falling.

"This elasticity..."

Looking at the extremely firm shrimp, Huang Tian's face became more serious.

Making shrimp to this point is no easy feat, yet this young woman seems to make it as simple as she appears.

With all sorts of thoughts in mind, he put the shrimp into his mouth.

The first taste sensation upon entry is pure, intense sweetness!

The rich, meaty flavor of the black tiger prawns is fully brought out, but this deliciousness is not heavy or oily; rather, it becomes exceptionally clear and bright after being steeped in Longjing tea. The prawn's natural flavor is the absolute protagonist, without any other off-flavors interfering.

With his eyes closed, he felt as if he had entered a clear and transparent world, where everything was very quiet and made him feel exceptionally peaceful.

Only the smell of shrimp was constantly assaulting his brain.

Immediately afterwards, the unique aroma of beans and chestnuts from West Lake Longjing tea gracefully filled the air.

The aroma of the tea is not merely a superficial embellishment, but rather a perfect blend with the sweetness of the shrimp, creating a unique and delightful flavor.

It brings a very subtle and pleasant bittersweet aftertaste, greatly enhancing the layers and complexity of the shrimp's flavor, washing away any greasiness, and leaving only a refreshing tea aroma in the mouth.

"The aroma of tea, the freshness of shrimp, and the pungent fragrance of scallions and ginger after being chilled."

It is extremely subtle, devoid of any harsh spiciness, leaving only a warm undertone that subtly highlights the layers of the main flavor.

Xia Tianci closed his eyes to savor the flavor, and his expression became unusually solemn, no longer as relaxed and carefree as before.

He never expected that such a bombshell would be waiting for him just before he was about to leave work. The young girl in front of him was not being arrogant, but rather making a rational analysis of her own abilities.

"This dish probably also has some white wine added. Although it's hard to taste directly, it is definitely there, and that's what makes it so special."

The flavor of the baijiu transforms into an elusive aroma amplifier and umami enhancer. It is almost imperceptible on its own, yet it makes the shrimp's freshness and the tea's fragrance more three-dimensional and lingering—simply the stroke of genius in this dish!