Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

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If Tadokoro Megumi looked flustered at this moment, Tomoe would feel that he had it in the bag, but since the other party looked confident, he was confused.

My first thought was that the other person hadn't eaten the red tea peach shortbread he gave them and didn't know how powerful he was, which was why they had that expression.

However, looking at the empty plate and the crumbs left at the corner of Tadokoro Megumi's mouth, Tomoe knew that things were not so simple; the other party had indeed eaten the red tea peach shortbread.

In other words, the fact that she still felt she couldn't possibly lose even after eating the red tea peach shortbread shows that she had absolute confidence in her cooking.

"Gudu..."

Ba Jiang swallowed hard. Although he knew he had done a great job cooking this time, he still couldn't help but feel nervous when he saw Tadokoro Megumi's expression.

They've already lost their first match, and if they lose this one too, things will be really bad.

"Is it my turn?"

Please enjoy this noodle dish, which I call "Blessed Land Eight Treasures Super Bad."

Seeing that Ba Jiang was looking over and that the judges' seats were empty, Tadokoro Megumi knew that her time to step forward had come, so she walked up.

"The Eight Treasures of Blessed Land is terrible? That's a novel name, but to me, it looks like a miniature steamed bun..."

Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's introduction, Antonio Bellucci couldn't help but tease her, picking up the thumb-sized steamed bun she handed him and examining it.

"The name sounds impressive, but it looks quite ordinary. However, since it's a dish that appeared in a competition, you must have absolute confidence in its taste."

The judges present were all top-tier chefs, so naturally they wouldn't judge a dish as mediocre just because it looked ordinary.

On the contrary, seeing Tadokoro Megumi's incredibly confident eyes, they were all filled with anticipation, wanting to know what kind of taste this little steamed bun would bring.

"Of course, you'll know the specifics after you've tried it."

Sensing the judges' probing gazes, Tadokoro Megumi didn't explain in detail, but instead gestured for them to proceed.

She was initially a little flustered, worried that she would bring shame to the world of culinary disasters. But after tasting Ba Jiang's dishes, that worry vanished without a trace.

"So confident? Then I won't hold back."

Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's confidence, Lillian's face also showed interest. As she spoke, she picked up a bamboo shoot-shaped steamed bun with her finger and put it directly into her mouth.

"The sticky and creamy texture of the jujubes and the firm and crunchy texture of the walnuts create a striking contrast with the soft steamed bun. Did you add jujubes and walnuts to it?"

Lillian's voice was tinged with surprise. She had thought it was just an ordinary steamed bun, but she hadn't expected it to contain such a hidden surprise.

Hiding so much filling inside the steamed bun without it showing at all requires a very high level of skill; otherwise, the filling will easily spill out.

"That's right. Besides this, there are four other flavors of steamed buns, each only the size of a thumb, so you can swallow them all in one bite."

Seeing Lillian's delighted expression, as if she had found a treasure, Tadokoro Megumi felt reassured. She then pointed to the other steamed buns and spoke.

"Are there any other flavors?"

Upon hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, Lillian's eyes lit up immediately, and the others also picked up their thumb-shaped steamed buns and put them into their mouths after she finished speaking.

Because it's only the size of a thumb, they can taste the entire contents of the cornbread in one bite, with the filling gradually bursting open as they chew.

"Mine is made with almonds and dried apricots."

The creamy and sweet aroma of almonds is particularly prominent, while dried apricots contribute a sun-kissed tartness. The interplay of sweet and sour, along with the coexistence of fruity and nutty notes, creates a lively and cheerful flavor!

Feeling the crispness of the almonds and the unique chewiness of the dried apricots, Su Che looked somewhat surprised, clearly not expecting these two ingredients to go so well together.

"This is simply the epitome of berry flavor!"

The rich, sweet-tart flavor and signature berry aroma of the blueberry jam dominate, while the unique woody fragrance and creamy texture of the pine nuts provide an elegant finish, elevating the overall flavor profile.

Antonio Bellucci's voice rang out, his eyes slightly narrowed, his face filled with a look of ecstasy; the sweet taste suited his palate perfectly.

"Because each thumb-sized steamed bun tastes different, you never know which type you'll get when you taste them, it feels like opening a treasure chest!"

"That's right, it's a bit like when I was a kid, rummaging through a toy box, playing with whatever I found. Every toy was so interesting, and I always had so much fun..."

"The combination of raisins, hazelnuts and matcha is also quite good."

The sweet and sour taste of raisins first hits the taste buds, followed by the rich nutty and oily aroma of roasted hazelnuts, and finally finishes with a delicate, slightly bitter matcha fragrance, perfectly balancing the sweetness and bringing a refreshing sensation!

With each bite of the steamed buns, the childlike joy became more and more apparent; closing their eyes, they seemed to return to their childhood.

Back then, they were carefree and happy every day, but as time went by and they grew older, that happiness gradually disappeared.

Now, thanks to a dish, that joy has returned, which has truly moved them deeply!

"That's great! Everyone really liked Hui's cooking!"

Hearing the judges' praise, Yoshino Yuuki and Sakaki Ryoko showed excited expressions.

"Wrapping different fillings inside steamed buns to enhance their flavor is a really great idea!"

Looking at the spirited girl standing in front of the judges' panel, Erina Nakiri felt a strange sensation. This girl had grown to the point where she could stand on her own.

Time really flies.

the other side,

"call..."

Looking at the judges who highly praised her cooking, Tadokoro Megumi let out a soft breath, but there was no sign of relaxation on her face, because the results were not yet in.

"The theme of this competition is noodles. In terms of thematic fit, Megumi Tadokoro's Fukuchi Hachipo Daikoku is obviously more suitable."

The reason is simple: Ba Jiang's dish starts with the word "crispy" in pasta, and adds black tea powder to make a unique black tea peach shortbread.

But ultimately, black tea peach shortbread is more of a dessert than a staple food. If the theme is pastries rather than noodles, your black tea peach shortbread is undoubtedly more in line with that theme.

Antonio Bellucci gently put down his chopsticks, looked at the two men standing parallel to each other, and briefly explained the situation before announcing the result.

As soon as he finished speaking, Bajiang became somewhat uneasy and began to pray that the other party was using a praising-before-suppressing tactic.

After all, the current atmosphere is too delicate, and if this trend continues, there is a high probability that he will lose the game.

"In terms of flavor complexity, compared to the simple flavor of the black tea peach shortbread, each piece of the Fudi Babao Dazha is full of unique surprises."

Lillian chimed in from the side.

Compared to the rich and varied flavors of Fudi Babao Pastry, Bajiang's Red Tea Peach Crisp seems rather monotonous; the difference between the two is readily apparent.

"One is peach shortbread and the other is cornbread. Both are common pasta dishes, but in terms of both the quality of the food and the richness of the flavor, Tadokoro Megumi's Fukuchi Hachipo Daikoku is better."

Su Che also spoke up, saying that although he knew it was cruel to announce the results in public, the facts were there, and they couldn't say anything based on wishful thinking.

Ba Jiang's red tea peach shortbread is excellent; he has perfected every detail, which has directly boosted his culinary grade to Special Grade Two Star.

However, the drawbacks are also very obvious. The production method is too simple, and the only improvement is the addition of black tea powder, so its inherent potential is not as high as other types of pastries.

Even if he eventually reaches the Special Grade 2 Star level, it will be the weakest Special Grade 2 Star level. As long as his opponent can cook at the Special Grade 2 Star level, he will have no chance of winning.

This is what he achieved by sacrificing everything, reducing cooking steps, and refining every detail to the extreme.

To create a dish of the highest grade (two stars) with the skill of a one-star chef is a remarkable achievement.

If he hadn't encountered Tadokoro Megumi in this match, and she hadn't also made a two-star dish, he would most likely have been the one to win in the end.

After all, this is a cooking competition.

Even if the dish is very basic, so basic that anyone in the world could make it, as long as the final taste is satisfactory, a high score can be obtained.

Chapter 420 The Same Ending: Nakiri Erina Gets Picked Up

"Based on the above analysis, the winner of this match is already obvious. Megumi Tadokoro, no matter what choice others make, my vote is for you."

Lillian was the first to press the button; after tasting the dish, she already had her answer.

Putting aside the fact that Megumi Tadokoro's Fukuchi Hachipo Daikoku is indeed more in line with the theme, her dishes alone are so rich in flavor that they overwhelm everything else.

"I also support this young lady. Although both are special grade two-star dishes, this young lady's thumb-sized steamed buns are obviously much more substantial than the red tea peach shortbread."

At the same time, Su Che's voice rang out. His choice was the same as Lillian's, both of them feeling that Tadokoro Megumi's Fukuchi Hachipo Daikoku was even more delicious.

Although both dishes are of the same grade, putting aside the grade, the Red Tea Peach Shortbread is inferior to the Fudi Babao in every aspect, and the taste is far inferior.

If it were up to him, he would prefer this whimsical dish to the red tea peach shortbread; the other person's dish is more suitable as an afternoon tea dessert.

Unless Ba Jiang can produce the black tea peach shortbread to the highest three-star standard, the winner of this competition will be Tadokoro Megumi no matter what.

And how did you get Ba Jiang to make a dish that's three-star special grade?

This requires the right timing, location, and people. Right now, there's nothing here, so being able to concentrate on making a top-tier two-star dish is already quite an achievement.

After all, given his normal skill level, it would be very difficult for him to make a dish of the Special Grade Two-Star level in a competition.

"Lost..."

As Su Che finished speaking, Antonio Bellucci pressed the selection button in front of him. The next moment, the large screen in the sky stopped displaying the image and showed the two names, along with the match score.

3:0

The results of the previous match were repeated, and the showdown between the halal academy and the dark cuisine world ended in a complete defeat of 3:0.

"Unfortunately, I am stronger."

Looking down at the man who knelt on the ground, his face full of resentment after seeing his score, Tadokoro Megumi spoke words that were deeply moving.

She still remembers what the other party just said, and her current composure is the most powerful rebuttal to Ba Jiang's arrogance back then.

"I have indeed lost this match, completely and without any suspense. But before I leave the game, please let me taste your cooking."

The outcome is already decided; making unreasonable demands will only annoy people and may even affect the performance of the subsequent contestants.

Ba Jiang wasn't one to back down from a loss. After a moment of frustration, he stood up, looked at Tadokoro Megumi in front of him, smiled nonchalantly, and then spoke.

"It is my great honor."

Faced with Tomoe's surrender, Tadokoro Megumi didn't make things difficult for him or mock him. After hearing his request, she silently returned to her cooking station, put the remaining poor-quality Fuchi Babao Daizai from the steamer into a small box, and handed it to him.

"Can I take it home and try it?"

After receiving the Fukuchi Hachipo Daikoku from Tadokoro Megumi, Tomoe stood there hesitantly, fidgeting and scratching her hair before finally asking shyly.

He wanted to take this dish back to Samulan so she could try it, since she was more experienced and could analyze its strengths and weaknesses.

Although he lost this game, his life has just begun, and he cannot be unable to extricate himself from the defeat of a single game.

He will use this failure as a stepping stone to climb to even greater heights!

"what ever."

Tadokoro Megumi didn't care about this. He had already given her the item, and it was up to him how to handle it. What she wanted to do most now was to go back and ask Bai Yuan for credit.