Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

At that time, he still had a slight advantage.

There's no other reason than his extraordinary sensory talent for discerning the nuances of any dish; it's simply too incredible, making it virtually impossible for him to lose under equal conditions.

"That's great! I'll ask you any questions I don't understand from now on!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's blunt words, Kobayashi Rindou suddenly revealed a sly smile, as if this was her true purpose.

"Kid, do you want to continue the match?"

Ignoring Kobayashi Rindou, Bai Yuan turned his gaze to Kuga Terunori, who was already in a daze, his voice tinged with amusement.

"I want to compete! I want to see if the gap between me and a five-star chef is really as big as the legends say!"

Bai Yuan's voice brought Kuga Terunori back to his senses, and he looked at him. The boy's eyes were still burning with passion, and he was clearly not intimidated by the five-star chef.

If he doesn't even have the courage to bare his claws at someone stronger, then what makes him think he can lead the Chinese Cuisine Research Society to its peak?!

"Are you an idiot?"

Upon hearing Terunori Kuga's words, Rindou Kobayashi couldn't help but slap his forehead and complain.

So all that she just said was for nothing, right?

"That's good. I appreciate your attitude. It's much better than those guys who cower and run away at the mere mention of my name!"

Seeing the spirited Kuga Terunori, Bai Yuan stepped forward and patted him on the shoulder, his voice revealing a hint of approval.

"Let's stop the bet. Show me your full strength and let me see your determination to revitalize Totsuki Chinese Cuisine!"

Seeing the burning passion in the boy's eyes, Bai Yuan suddenly thought of himself when he was a child.

Back then, he faced one strong opponent after another with his kitchen knife, constantly challenging them, which is how he climbed to the top.

He's been beaten up quite a few times for this, since it's taboo for the weak to challenge the strong, no matter where you are, as it makes the strong feel looked down upon.

"Hey, you two are really going to have a competition?!"

Seeing the two suddenly become so enthusiastic, Kobayashi Rindou couldn't help but shout, his face once again showing surprise.

It's one thing for Kuga Teruki to act recklessly, but why is Bai Yuan joining in?! Are all five-star chefs this idle?!

"Of course we should compete, Xiaolin. Your attitude is not good. If you give up when you encounter someone stronger, you will never be able to climb to the top."

"Of course I know that principle, and I'm not afraid to challenge the strong, but the gap is just too big!"

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Kobayashi Rindou was momentarily at a loss for words.

She might have the courage to give it her all in a duel against a Special Grade opponent, but as for her to fight against a Five-Star Special Grade opponent, forget it!

Once the glowing dish is presented, even if the judges close their eyes, they can choose the brightest spot right under their eyelids, leaving them with absolutely no chance of winning.

“I know what you’re thinking, but I can tell you clearly.”

Your method is how to become strong, while mine is how to become the strongest. The two are clearly different!

Seeing the change in Kobayashi Rindou's expression, Bai Yuan knew exactly what she was thinking and immediately pointed out the difference between the two.

One is a strong person, and the other is the strongest person.

"Have you prepared all the ingredients?"

After saying this, Bai Yuan turned his gaze to Kuga Terunori not far away, next to whom were two large white plastic bags.

"I got up very early this morning to prepare."

Considering you might also choose Mapo Tofu, I bought three or four portions of the ingredients, along with some other common Sichuan ingredients.

Since Baiyuan is a teacher, and given his pride as a teacher, he would most likely not refuse a Sichuan cuisine theme, so Kuga Terunori bought ingredients used in Sichuan cuisine.

And this is indeed the case.

It must be said that this guy, despite his seemingly careless nature, was actually very methodical, which gave him a huge advantage in the battle.

If the gap between the two wasn't so huge, an ordinary Chinese cuisine teacher who wasn't particularly skilled in Sichuan cuisine might have really failed.

However, someone who fails at this level is indeed not qualified to become a Chinese cuisine teacher at Totsuki Culinary Academy; at most, they can become a minor subject teacher!

Chapter 95 The Dragon-Turning Pot, White Mapo Tofu

"Tofu, beef, Sichuan peppercorns, peppercorns, Erjingtiao peppers, soybeans, and even half a chicken... You've really prepared everything."

Looking at the ingredients that Terunori Kuga brought, Hakugen couldn't help but complain.

If you really want to use these ingredients to make Sichuan cuisine, besides Mapo Tofu, you can only make some Sichuan dishes related to chicken, beef, and soybean residue.

Spicy chicken, Sichuan-style saliva chicken, pickled pepper beef...

Looking at the ingredients in front of him, Bai Yuan quickly formed a recipe in his mind.

In fact, if he had soybeans, he could have used them to replace minced meat and made a magical six-flavor Mapo Tofu with the taste of his mother.

This is also the dish that Little Chef made by using his mother's cooking techniques to defeat Shao An!

However, looking at the half-eaten chicken, green Erjingtiao peppers, and Chaotian peppers in the ingredient bag, Bai Yuan suddenly had a different thought.

"Mapo tofu doesn't take too long to make, and it doesn't require a high level of overall skill from the chef."

To make things more difficult, let's start with the tofu-making step, Kuga-kun.

Picking up the soybeans in front of him, Bai Yuan smiled and looked at Kuga Terunori.

As he spoke, he released his hand, and the soybeans fell into the plate like beads, making a sound like large and small pearls falling onto a jade plate.

"Starting with making tofu? I've never competed with anyone like this before, and no one has ever dared to compete with me like this. Okay, I accept this challenge!"

To make good Mapo Tofu, a good piece of tofu is essential.

Terunori Kuga was not a theorist; he once secluded himself for more than ten days to study and create the most suitable tofu for making Mapo Tofu!

Because he was worried that Bai Yuan wouldn't know how to make tofu and wouldn't accept the challenge, he simply bought ready-made tofu from a tofu stall.

Now that this guy has taken the initiative to ask, Kuga Terunori naturally can't refuse!

Then...

Let him see the strength of a so-called top-tier five-star!

They divided the soybeans in the plate into two portions, and then went to their respective cooking stations.

At this moment, nothing else matters. They both understand that only cooking can convince each other; everything else is meaningless!

"Then let me be the referee."

Looking at the two spirited individuals before her, Kobayashi Rindou's eyes revealed a strange glint; Bai Yuan's words had touched her deeply.

To become a strong person, or the strongest person?

Kobayashi Rindou couldn't possibly dismiss the words of a top-tier five-star chef as baseless. Did this mean she was at a disadvantage from the very beginning...?

"Just you wait and see, I'm determined to revitalize the Chinese cuisine of Totsuki Culinary Arts!"

Looking at Shiroyuki, who had already come to the kitchen counter, Kuga Terunori spoke to him earnestly, his body trembling slightly with excitement.

"I won't look; I'll find the answer in your cooking."

Bai Yuan's voice was indifferent, devoid of any emotion. As he spoke, he rinsed the half-chicken in the ingredients several times with clean water, and at the same time used a special technique to press it to remove all the blood, which was the main source of the fishy smell.

The freshness of the chicken is closely related to the deliciousness of the chicken soup. The half chicken in front of me is obviously frozen and of very poor quality.

While it's not impossible to do it, the chicken soup made this way will taste significantly less delicious and will also affect the next step in the cooking process.

"Looks like it's time to use it."

Drawing the Eternal Spirit Blade from its sheath, Bai Yuan knew that even though he was competing against an unknown nobody, he would still give it his all out of respect.

"What's going on? The ingredients...the ingredients look much rounder and plumper?! As if they were just slaughtered!"

Looking at the ingredients in front of him, Kobayashi Rindou couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, his eyes revealing disbelief.

The ingredients, processed some time ago, are now as fresh as if they were just slaughtered!

"Don't make a fuss, this is the legendary kitchen utensil, the Everlasting Knife, which has the magical ability to restore the freshness of ingredients that have lost their flavor."

Seeing Kobayashi Rindou's startled reaction, Bai Yuan shrugged.

Next, put the prepared chicken into a pot of hot water without blanching it, so that all the flavor is locked in the soup. Just skim off the foam on the surface of the soup.

"I see..."

"So that's how big it is! How can there be such a magical knife in the world? This is simply incredible. Can I take a look?"

Watching Bai Yuan loosen the ginger by crushing it, and at the same time find angelica and codonopsis in the classroom, put the three ingredients into a gauze and put them into the chicken soup pot.

Like a little girl who has discovered a doll, Kobayashi Rindou rushed up to them, looking at them with excitement.

It was as if she would do anything as long as Bai Yuan nodded and allowed her to touch the legendary Eternal Spirit Blade.

This is a legendary kitchen utensil that can bring back the freshness of ingredients! I don't know what the principle is, but it can do such a magical thing.

"It's on the table, take it and see for yourself."

Bai Yuan was not stingy about this. On the one hand, no one but him could use the Eternal Spirit Blade, and on the other hand, he was confident in his own strength.

Even if Kobayashi Rindou were truly greedy and ran away with a kitchen knife, he was absolutely confident that he could catch up with her and teach her a lesson!

Turn the heat to low and keep the pot bubbling like fish eyes; this will ensure the chicken soup is bright and flavorful.

On the other side, pour all the soybeans into a bowl, and wait for the chicken soup to cook before pouring it all in at once, so that the soybeans can absorb the flavor of the soup.

The purpose of this step is to make the tofu flavorful with meat.

Looking at the soaking soybeans, Bai Yuan turned his gaze to the fresh Erjingtiao and Chaotianchi peppers on the cooking counter, and then started boiling water in a pot.

Blanch the two types of chili peppers in hot water for 20 seconds, then take them out and dry them in the sun.

During the sun exposure process, the chlorophyllase in the chili peppers is oxidized by light, causing the chili peppers to become colorless and transparent, turning them into white chili peppers.

"What are they doing? Aren't they making Mapo Tofu? Why boil the chilies first and then dry them? This is a completely pointless step."

During the cooking process, Terunori Kuga kept a close eye on Hakugen's actions.

The pressure from a five-star chef was immense; when he actually started cooking, he was nothing like the nonchalant person he had initially appeared to be.

"Could it be some kind of cooking method I don't know? After all, he's a five-star chef, so it's normal for him to know things that ordinary people don't!"

No, this is too intriguing! I must ask him for advice after the competition!

Unable to figure it out, he simply stopped thinking about it. Hisagi Teruki suppressed his curiosity and refocused his attention on the soy milk that had just been cooked in front of him.