Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

It primarily showcases the concentrated oily aroma and savory flavor of processed salmon, as well as the complex base flavors from dairy products and herbs.

Sea bass risotto, on the other hand, has a bold, warm, and robust flavor. It presents the clearer, more direct, and sweet taste of sea bass with a hint of the ocean, as well as the rich and savory flavor resulting from the fusion of broth and cheese.

This is simply the perfect umami amplifier!

The appetizer is like a prelude, first using the rich umami flavor of salmon to gently raise the sensitivity of the taste buds to umami.

When the main course is served, the purer sweetness of the sea bass will be highlighted even more vividly, intensely, and dazzlingly.

This feeling is like switching your taste receptors from high-fidelity to surround sound, instantly amplifying all the sensory experiences.

Another elderly judge also began to speak at this moment, saying that the Italian team made good use of the French team's salmon pudding to enhance the flavor of their own dish, which was quite clever.

"No! No!"

On the other side, while savoring the taste, the female judge suddenly frowned and then scooped up the remaining salmon pudding with a spoon.

Because of their limited appetite, they usually only eat one or two bites when tasting the food, so they don't eat the salmon pudding right away.

This was something the French team had anticipated.

Seeing the female judge pick up her spoon, the captain of the French team smiled slightly. Everything was going according to plan; it was time to close the net!

"Traditional, classic...that's right, that's the biggest mistake this risotto made! You guys should try the salmon pudding, the refreshing taste of the salmon pudding becomes exceptionally strong after eating this risotto!"

Savoring the taste on her tongue, the female judge turned her gaze to the other two judges, who, upon hearing her words, also looked at Pudding beside them.

"What do you mean that after eating this risotto, the refreshing taste of the salmon pudding becomes exceptionally strong? Is it supposed to be enjoyed as an appetizer later...?"

As this question arose in my mind, the bald judge in the middle picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful of pudding, and put it in his mouth. It was silky, light, and almost melted in his mouth, a world apart from the sticky texture of risotto.

"So that's why the salmon pudding tasted a bit sour when I tasted it earlier. I thought it was a stylized treatment, but I never imagined the real reason was this. Was it to outmaneuver the opponent's dish?!"

As the dish entered his mouth, the bald judge's eyes widened instantly, and a series of clues connected in his mind, converging into a clear line of thought.

"If I had to say something, it's because the sea bass risotto relied too much on the freshness of the appetizers and used more butter and Parmesan cheese than usual, leaving the risotto with a noticeable oily texture."

This oily texture doesn't make it unpalatable; rather, it adds to its traditional and classic appeal. What would normally be a plus becomes its most lethal weapon here, piercing its very core.

The elderly judge gently put down his spoon, looking at the two contestants from the French team with a clear sense of respect in his eyes.

The opposing team anticipated this from the beginning, so they deliberately prepared salmon pudding as an appetizer to lure the Italian team into a trap.

The team also took advantage of the strong refreshing taste of salmon pudding, prompting the Italian team to create a more traditional version of sea bass risotto in response. They attempted to use the greasiness of the risotto to completely neutralize the refreshing taste and elevate the flavor of their risotto to another level.

Unexpectedly, this was not a restaurant meal. The judges did not finish a dish in one go, but only ate a small part, leaving most of it untouched.

This means that appetizers can also become desserts; after enjoying the greasiness of sea bass risotto, salmon pudding becomes the best antidote.

In other words.

Sea bass risotto has been transformed into salmon pudding as an appetizer!

Offense and defense have changed shape!

"What a terrifying guy. He has complete control over his opponent's thoughts and is not worried at all that the opponent will not play the game according to his ideas."

It's hard to imagine anyone not being tempted by such a large and delicious lure.

Although she didn't watch it from the beginning, hearing the judges' comments and seeing the French team's confident smiles at the end, Erina Nakiri understood that all of this was part of their plan.

What a grand strategy! Everything, from the first move to the last, was meticulously planned.

While the Italian team was still gloating, thinking they had an advantage and were certain to win the game.

They had no idea that they had fallen into a carefully woven trap set by the French representatives.

The fact that the French team could come up with and implement such a meticulous plan shows they have some skill, especially considering their strong opponents in this round.

I'll have to do some research later.

"France won this match. Compared to the oily sea bass risotto, the salmon pudding definitely tastes better."

The bald judge in the middle spoke with a touch of emotion; if he hadn't tasted the salmon pudding again later, he wouldn't have been able to process it.

"Talented horses are common, but discerning judges of horses are rare."

Another elderly judge glanced at the female judges two seats away, then at the man standing in the French team, and said from the bottom of his heart.

"We...we've been tricked?!"

At this moment, even the most clueless Italian team members finally realized what was happening. Their eyes were filled with disbelief, and their expressions became somewhat distorted with excitement.

"It seems so. We were far too arrogant, which gave our opponents an opportunity."

His teammate next to him also had a dark expression. He had come up with the idea of ​​using the opponent's appetizer to enhance the deliciousness of his own dish.

Little did they know that this very plan, which they thought was clever, would be their downfall.

However, it's too late to blame anyone now, since the plan was decided upon after both parties agreed, and both should bear responsibility for it.

"A fall into a pit, a gain in your wit. If we encounter similar situations in the future, we will have the experience to deal with them. Isn't that a good thing for us?"

Since he has already failed, there is no need to dwell on it too much. This is a necessary lesson for him as a professional player. After all, dwelling too much on a defeat can easily lead to stagnation. Of course, it is understandable that he feels angry about it.

They painstakingly scheme against others, only to find that the other party had taken their schemes into account and ultimately outmaneuvered them.

The feeling of being intellectually crushed is never pleasant or comfortable.

However, this is their own fault, and they can't blame anyone else.

"We accept this defeat. Luca and Marc will avenge us. They are the mainstays of our duo team, so don't be too arrogant!"

Feeling the playful look in the other team's eyes, the Italian team member couldn't help but shout that he lost the game because of carelessness, but more so because of his lack of experience.

In contrast, the veterans Luca and Marc from the Italian duo were the ones chosen to score points, and they scored a point almost every time they played.

"Don't worry, we were prepared."

The French team simply smiled in response, their key to victory lying in the final banquet.

Whether they can win the next game is not even on their radar; if they can make the opponent lower their guard, that would be even better.

Chapter 427 Battle against Lancy Jon, the ultimate chef challenge!

"Delicious! Your stir-fried beef with yellow peppers is really well done."

Because the meat used is very fresh, it won't fall apart even when sliced ​​thinly. When stir-fried under these conditions, every piece of meat will be very flavorful.

In addition, the tenderness is just right, with both chewiness and elasticity, the fresh aroma of celery, the finishing touch of cilantro, and the subtle fragrance of fermented black beans.

It also contains pickled peppers and young ginger; with just a sip, a complex aroma explodes in your mouth.

Savoring the complex flavors on her tongue, Lancy Jon couldn't help but praise it, a look of enjoyment on her face. She then picked up another piece with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

Unlike when he was a judge tasting the dishes, he was still busy picking up food and putting it into his mouth, even though he wasn't very hungry.

"This is only the first dish, so eat slowly. There are even more delicious dishes to come. If you fill your stomach now, you won't be able to eat anything later."

Watching Lancy Jon wolf down her food without stopping, Bai Yuan showed a helpless expression, and then brought the braised pork that had just been cooked to the table.

"Sorry, I couldn't resist the aroma, and before I knew it, I was already eating. Has your cooking improved again?"

Although I can't make a judgment without a comparison, I have a vague feeling about it.

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Lancy Jon smiled awkwardly, then put down his chopsticks and asked with feigned curiosity.

"There has definitely been progress. I have traveled all over the country this year and learned a lot of local cuisines. It is unlikely that I will stop progressing."

Looking at Lancy Jon's surprised expression, Bai Yuan seemed somewhat helpless.

He's a young man in his early twenties, in the prime of his culinary skills, so it's normal for him to improve every few days, especially since the two of them had been apart for a year.

If it weren't for his already strong culinary skills, and the fact that he had never shown his true culinary abilities to Lancy Jon, the other party wouldn't have been so impressed.

"It's mainly because of your previous strength. You were one of the strongest people in the world. How can you not be surprised if you can still improve under such circumstances?"

Lancy Jon's words were full of sarcasm.

That makes sense, but you're almost number one in the world, and you can still improve at such a fast pace—how can anyone accept that?!

It's just like going to school.

The courses in elementary, middle, and high school are simple and anyone with a little talent can learn them.

But starting from university, the difficulty and time cost of learning things begin to increase exponentially, and the importance of talent is fully exposed at this time.

Talented people make great strides from beginning to end, while those without talent begin to stagnate, or even regress because they lack the motivation to learn.

The same applies to cooking.

Despite this, Bai Yuan's continued rapid progress is enough to prove that his talent is unparalleled throughout history, and he might very well become the youngest dragon chef in history...

"Let's have a cooking competition this afternoon. I can tell this is far from your full strength."

The door opened, and Erina Nakiri and the others came up immediately after receiving Bai Yuan's message, ready to have lunch. As soon as they entered, they heard Lanxi Jon's words.

"Contest?"

"Who is it! How dare they speak so arrogantly!"

The women at the door initially looked puzzled, then realized what was happening and their faces showed surprise.

Some girls in the back even stood on tiptoe, peering over the heads of the girls in front, trying to see who was so bold as to challenge Teacher Bai Yuan.

"Want to compete against me? I wouldn't mind. You can choose the theme you're good at."

Upon hearing Lanxi Jon's words, Bai Yuan was also stunned for a moment, clearly not expecting the other party to suddenly issue a challenge, since the two of them were fine before they came.

However, he was not afraid of fighting. After hearing Lancy Jon's words, his body trembled slightly with excitement. He then generously let him choose what he was good at.

After all, if they don't do this, the other side will probably have little chance of fighting back.

This can be considered one of the conveniences he provided.

"I started learning cooking at a young age, and my expertise lies in the meticulous handling of meat and the preparation of sauces in French cuisine. Based on this, I became the vice president of the Food Association, and I have been doing so for thirty or forty years now."

Today, I'll challenge your braised pork belly with a red wine braised short rib dish. How about it? The theme is the essence of meat.

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Lanxi Jon did not refuse. His cooking skills were indeed inferior to Bai Yuan's, and he should be grateful that Bai Yuan was willing to give him an advantage.

After all, if he doesn't get any advantages, his chances of winning will approach zero, and the game will be meaningless.

"Braised pork? That's not a bad idea."

If this were a competition, I'd have to make something different with my braised pork. If you think your dish can beat this one, you'd better watch out; there's a pretty big difference between the two.

Seeing that the other party had even decided what dish to make for him, Bai Yuan couldn't help but smile and then jokingly said that braised pork was his specialty.