Crossover Anime: Starting with a Fusion of Master Chef, a Top-Tier Master Chef

Lin Youshu bowed slightly: "I apologize, this dish does take a relatively long time to prepare. However, please believe me, it will definitely not disappoint you!"

The twelve small bowls were arranged in a row.

The photographer quickly aimed the camera so that the contestants on stage and the viewers in front of their televisions could clearly see what the finished dish looked like on the screen.

"Is this chicken tofu?"

The middle-aged man, whose hair and appearance were impeccable, asked in surprise, "383."

As a top gourmet, I could naturally see the extraordinary nature of this dish at a glance.

Putting everything else aside, the premium clear broth and the chicken mince chopped with such superb knife skills are both worth savoring.

It was worth the long wait.

"Yes, this is chicken tofu!"

Lin Youshu nodded: "It comes from the Sichuan cuisine, one of the ten classic Sichuan dishes, and is known as a divine delicacy. It uses chicken breast as the main ingredient and is served with a premium clear broth. It has a tender and smooth texture that melts in your mouth. It also has the effects of strengthening the spleen and stomach and replenishing qi and blood, making it suitable for the elderly and children."

After his brief introduction, the judges still couldn't hide the surprise in their eyes.

"Are you sure this dish is really made with chicken?"

"It looks like ordinary tofu pudding to me."

"Its texture is just as smooth as tofu pudding. If someone had told me before that it was possible to make something like this with chicken, I definitely wouldn't have believed it!"

"..."

The judge in the middle, with a square face, focused his gaze and said in a deep voice after a long while, "It is indeed the authentic Sichuan dish, the legendary Chicken Tofu Pudding!"

In fact, he had long been unable to contain his inner shock.

The chicken and tofu pudding in front of him, judging from its exquisite appearance alone, was even better than the one made by the legendary master he had seen back then!

His first reaction was, "How is that possible!"

What does it mean to be even more powerful than that legendary master?

The person who made this dish is clearly just a kid in his teens, obviously not even an adult yet!

Could it be that the other person actually has the soul of a culinary master with fifty or sixty years of experience in Sichuan cuisine hidden inside their body?

Impossible!

Then he wondered if he was getting old, confused, or if his memory was failing him.

In short, my mood was far from as calm as I appeared.

……

The athletes waiting in the rest area were even more impressed.

Look at the small bowl in front of the camera. The tofu pudding is snow-white, and under the high-definition lens, you can clearly see how delicate it is through the clear tea-colored soup.

A small green bok choy next to it, the contrast between white and green creates a surprisingly striking visual impact.

hiss--

It's terrifying just to look at.

What kind of knife skills and techniques are needed to cook chicken to this extent?

This has transcended the realm of ordinary cuisine and reached the level of art!

"Is that guy a monster? What kind of Great Heavenly Demon level swordsmanship does he have?!"

"I think I... never mind, I really can't do it."

"Could he be a machine in human skin? It just doesn't make sense!"

"I've been learning to cook since I was little, so how come there's such a big difference?!"

"Are you sure they didn't secretly replace the chicken with real tofu?"

"I don't believe it! Unless I taste it!"

"Damn it, I can't hold my drool in anymore!"

"..."

Tadokoro Megumi, sitting in the corner, stared wide-eyed, at a loss for words.

Clearly, this dish was beyond her comprehension.

In comparison, her submitted works could truly be described as coarse pig feed!

Today she made Aizu-style braised chicken soy sauce ramen.

Yesterday, Lin Youshu told her to show her best side and use her strengths to cover up her weaknesses.

So she used her skills in farm work and wild vegetables to make an authentic country dish!

When it was served, the judges took a sip of soup after finishing their first sip and then another sip after giving their comments.

It's important to know that the judges only tasted many of the contestants' work once, and very few took a second bite.

This is clearly a great affirmation and encouragement for her!

Tadokoro was so moved that she almost cried.

Although the final score wasn't very high, it seems there's still a chance to advance to the next round!

Before this, she never dared to imagine that she could make it to the third round!

The person I am most grateful to is naturally Lin Youshu.

If Lin Youshu hadn't reminded her, she'd probably still be in a daze, and her cooking wouldn't have satisfied the judges, resulting in her immediate elimination.

but……

She was completely stunned after seeing Lin Youshu's work.

"The difference is just too big!"

So much so that she subconsciously felt ashamed of herself and even doubted whether she was really not suited for the path of cooking. At the same time, her admiration for Lin Youshu was like looking up at a towering mountain.

It's foreseeable that the other party will definitely go all the way and become a new legend in the Japanese culinary world!

"If only I could get some guidance from Senior Lin Youshu."

This thought suddenly popped into her mind.

Even though I know it's a pipe dream, I still can't help but fantasize and look forward to it.

Backstage at the venue.

The blonde beauty crossed her arms, her eyes fixed on the screen, staring intently at the chicken tofu served in a small white porcelain bowl, which was being filmed up close by the camera. Her expression gradually became serious.

"Top-notch knife skills, combined with such amazing cooking techniques, ultimately create a bowl of chicken tofu that can be described as divine? Interesting!"

"However, whether it meets the standard or not will only be known after the judges have given their scores. We hope it doesn't turn out badly."

……

And the viewers in front of the television.

Although I couldn't understand the significance of the knife skills involved in making this small bowl of chicken tofu, I was equally surprised to hear that this tofu-like dish was actually made with chicken.

"This is amazing!"

"I've never heard of anything like it! I definitely have to try it sometime!"

"It's that perfect scorer from yesterday! He certainly didn't disappoint; his work this time is just as amazing!"

"Is this what real Chinese cuisine is? So, all those Tianjin rice and Mapo tofu sold in those 2.6 restaurants outside are just a scam?"

"Mom, I want to eat this!"

"..."

Touma, curled up on the sofa, had a smile on his lips.

"I told you, you definitely wouldn't let everyone down."

On the other side, Xuecai patted her chest and breathed a sigh of relief: "Thank goodness I made it in time. Wow, this dish called Chicken Tofu looks amazing!"

Yoshino, after taking a big gulp of beer, had a slightly drunken look in his eyes: "It seems you're much more capable than I thought."

Thinking that he had worked hard for half his life but was not as good as a young boy, he immediately laughed at himself.

Talent is really important!

But then he laughed it off: "Who cares? It's already an honor enough to be the introducer of a new legend in the culinary world!"

Young man, you must stand until the very end!

Chapter 56 Don't just focus on eating, what about your comments?!

The white-bearded Sato carefully picked up the small bowl in front of him.

First, take a light sniff: "Hmm, although it's not as fragrant as the braised cabbage with scallops from the previous round, it still has a fragrance, a very clear one, not so unrestrained, but a kind of restrained fragrance. However, in terms of its attractiveness, it is by no means weak."

The aroma is so enticing that it's no exaggeration to describe it as refreshing and delightful.

so amazing!

It's clearly chicken soup, but it has a hint of oil and impurities, almost like clear water, and the aroma is also delicate.

However, they should not be underestimated.

This soup is absolutely full of essence!

Lin Youshu replied, "Chicken tofu pudding follows a light and mellow style, so it's not suitable to add my secret seasoning oil. The premium clear broth made from various ingredients, combined with chicken paste made from a mixture of various seasonings, creates a natural aroma that is already sufficient."

The meticulous, handsome middle-aged man next to me nodded: "Indeed, I almost threw up after eating so much greasy chicken. It's good to try something light."

Upon hearing this, some of the contestants couldn't sit still.

"Damn it, how could I not have thought of that!"

"That guy is so despicable. He deliberately waited until we had all handed in our answers and the judges were already tired of the chicken before he served a vegetarian dish."

"Waaah, I should have made it into a vegetarian dish too."

Of course, some people scoffed and laughed.

"Come on, it's not like no one has done a light dish before, and their score wasn't necessarily higher than others. To put it bluntly, it still comes down to individual skill."