Food Wars: Starting with Equipping the Greedy Wolf Pot

Ryudou Kobayashi and Alice Nakiri had flushed faces and curled toes, looking as if they had just experienced some intense exercise.

Besides Kobayashi Ryudou and Nakiri Alice, Tsukasa Eishi and Isshiki Satoshi also chose to try the Phoenix Jade Dumplings first.

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"So, the recipes left behind by the Dragon Chef mentioned by Senior Xiang Ji were also for dumplings?" Isshiki Satoshi couldn't help but ask.

The Phoenix Jade Dumplings delivered an even greater taste sensation to Isshiki Satoshi than the Flaming Dumplings. Isshiki Satoshi couldn't believe that Xiang Ji's culinary skills could result in such a significant difference in the taste of the two dishes.

Since it's not a problem with Xiang Ji's culinary skills, the remaining issue is probably the recipe.

Isshiki Kei clearly remembered that Xiang Ji had said that the manuscripts from the auction contained recipes left by Chef Daolong.

"A recipe left behind by Chef Long?"

"Isshiki-kun, you're saying this dumpling recipe was created by a Chinese master chef?" Kobayashi Ryudai's hand was already on Isshiki Satoshi's body.

“Senior Longdan, this is my guess.”

“Senior Xiang Ji told me that the manuscript he won contained Chef Long’s recipe. As for whether it’s this dish, we’ll have to ask Senior Xiang Ji,” Isshiki said with a wry smile.

"Really? I'll go ask Senior Xiang Ji right now." Upon hearing this, Alice Nakiri immediately ran to find Xiang Ji.

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"Great, that's amazing."

"Is this the kind of dish created by a top-tier chef in China? The control of heat is simply amazing."

"Flame Dumplings!"

"No wonder this dish is called Flame Dumplings." After regaining his senses from the taste of the Flame Dumplings, Marui Zenji immediately waved his arms excitedly, looking like a madman.

"Not lovable, not lovable."

"This dish is clearly not cute at all, so why does it taste so delicious?" Momo Akane hugged Butch the teddy bear tightly, unwilling to give up.

"Flaming dumplings, this is the dish that has won me over."

"This power is truly captivating!" Saki roared excitedly, his face flushed, a peculiar fervor gleaming in his eyes.

After tasting the Flaming Dumplings, Marui Zenji and the others immediately reached for the Phoenix Jade Dumplings with their chopsticks.

At the same time.

Kobayashi Rindou and the others reached out their chopsticks towards the flaming dumplings, since the quantity of both types of dumplings was limited.

Boom!

Boom!

Although they tasted the dumplings in a different order, when they put the dumplings in their mouths, Momo Akanekubo and Ryudou Kobayashi were instantly overwhelmed with shock.

What's this?

The refreshing sweet and sour flavor of the Phoenix Jade Dumplings instantly calmed the burning sensation of the Flaming Dumplings.

Tomatoes, spinach... it's as if they grew right from their taste buds; this is a secret vegetable garden from Xiangji.

Flames are burning.

When Isshiki and the others put the flaming dumplings into their mouths, the intensely pungent broth instantly exploded on their tongues.

The flavor has changed; it's a more assertive flavor than before.

Suddenly bursting forth from the flames, a bright red prawn leaped out of the inferno.

Shrimp brains are added to the filling.

No, no!

It's not just shrimp brains, it also contains brandy.

After recovering from the new shock brought by the Flaming Dumplings, Kobayashi Ryudou, Isshiki Satoshi, and the others looked on with disbelief and shock.

The flaming dumplings are even more delicious.

Kobayashi Ryudou and the others naturally didn't think that Xiang Ji hadn't used his full strength in the previous food battles. This food battle involved a stake of over 100 million, not just an ordinary competition between Totsuki Academy students.

Since Xiang Ji didn't hold back during the Food Wars, it can only mean that he had a new idea for the Flaming Dumplings, and even successfully tested it. (Zhi En Ge said)

Did Xiang Ji really evolve his cooking again in just a few hours after the food battle ended?

Moreover, it's a recipe left behind by a top-level chef in the Chinese culinary world.

What kind of monster is this?

Kobayashi Ryudou and the others immediately and subconsciously looked towards Xiang Ji, who was being held back by Nakiri Alice.

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Are recipes important?

certainly!

For example, Dumpling Brothers' Flaming Dumplings are not as good as Master Jidi's Phoenix Jade Dumplings, a fact personally verified by Liu Maoxing's tongue.

But more important than recipes is the chef's skill.

For example, after Master Jidi injured his arm, why did Yangquan Restaurant change its contestant to Xiao Dangjia, and even the Phoenix Jade Dumplings were changed to Xiao Dangjia's special fried dumplings?

Is it the protagonist's halo?

To advance the plot?

Of course, it's because apart from Master Jidi, no one else at Yangquan Restaurant could make Phoenix Jade Dumplings.

To be frank...

Even if Liu Maoxing cooked canned herring with houttuynia cordata, it would still look radiant. Xiang Ji followed the steps of the Phoenix Jade Dumplings recipe step by step, which was basically just putting a drug on the guests.

The cooking skills are insufficient.

Skills come together.

When the original recipe failed to produce a glossy finish, Xiang Ji kept trying to improve the different recipes he had obtained.

Flaming dumplings are not the first, nor will they be the last.

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"Senior Xiang Ji, is your new dumpling recipe also a recipe left by Chef Long of the Chinese culinary world?"

What's its name?

"Which master chef in the history of Chinese cuisine left this behind? Was it Master Jie Lu?" Alice Nakiri, who had caught up with Xiang Ji, was full of curiosity.

Chapter 85 Warm Dumplings, a Calming Taste

"Jade Phoenix Dumplings? A recipe left by Zhou Yu, the master chef of Yangquan Restaurant, a renowned name in Chinese cuisine?"

"Waaaa, it's so great to be able to get to know Senior Xiang Ji."

"I never imagined I would have the chance to taste the dishes created by Master Zhou Yu, the master of the Imperial Examination." Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's sharing, Marui Zenji was instantly moved to tears.

"Who is Zhou Yu, the teacher who helped me pass the imperial examination?"

Why did Marui become so excited after hearing the name of Master Jidi around him?

"Isn't Seven Star Blade Raine also a Dragon Chef? What, is Braised Fish Head also a Dragon Chef's recipe?" Yoshino Yuuki muttered softly.

"Yuhime, what do you know? He's none other than Zhou Yu, the master who taught the imperial examinations!"

"This master chef Zhou Yu was once the teacher of Liu Maoxing, the most powerful dragon chef in the history of Chinese cuisine," Marui Zenji said excitedly.

"real or fake?"

"The master of Liu Maoxing, the most powerful dragon chef?"

"So this Jade Phoenix Dumpling was created by a chef of this caliber?" As Marui Zenji finished speaking, Aoki Daigo and the others immediately let out a shocked shout.

“It’s true, my grandfather told me that.”

“Not only is he my master, but Master Zhou Yu is also the father-in-law of Chef Liu Maoxing.” Alice Nakiri said, winking.

"Eeh eh eh?"

Upon hearing Alice Nakiri's words, Yoshino Yuuki and the others gasped in surprise once again.

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Before he knew it, Xiang Ji had wandered over to Tadokoro Megumi's cooking counter.

Before arriving at Tadokoro Megumi's place, Xiang Ji had already sampled the dishes of Nakiri Alice and Kurokiba Ryo.

Kurokiba Ryo makes seafood dumplings using lobster, sea urchin, and scallops.

Alice Nakiri's volcanic lava dumplings are made with Mexican meat sauce, cheese, and chili oil.

There are also Zenji Marui's squid dumplings, Shun Ibuzaki's smoked dumplings, Satoshi Isshiki's...

At the dumpling festival, the dumpling that left the deepest impression on Xiang Ji's taste buds was Ryoko Sakaki's vegetarian dumplings with fermented bean curd.

Ryoko Sakaki's fermented bean curd vegetarian dumplings use fermented bean curd as the core seasoning, combined with cabbage, wood ear fungus, and vermicelli, thus creating a uniquely flavored fermented dumpling.

Upon seeing Xiang Ji standing before her, Tadokoro Megumi's expression immediately became tense.

“Senior Xiang Ji, you, I…” Tadokoro Megumi’s voice stammered, unable to utter a complete sentence.

"Don't be nervous, Xiaohui. Now, give me a serving of the dumplings you made." Xiang Ji said to Tadokoro Megumi with a smile.

"Yes, Senior Xiang Ji."

Upon hearing that Xiang Ji wanted to try her dumplings, Tadokoro Megumi hurriedly started packing them for him, but she looked a little flustered because she was so nervous.

Is Xiaohui making soup dumplings?

When Xiang Ji saw the dumplings that Tadokoro Megumi handed him, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

Daylily, wood ear fungus, pork, shiitake mushrooms, ...

When Xiang Ji received the dumplings from Tadokoro, he could already tell what ingredients were used to make the dumpling soup.

After taking a sip of dumpling soup in the lake, Xiang Ji immediately felt a warm, cozy sensation.

Daylily and wood ear fungus are both foods that can help nourish qi and blood. They are mild and moistening without causing dryness, and they do not burden the body. Shiitake mushrooms contain matsutake alcohol and other ingredients that can enhance flavor and aroma and stimulate appetite.

After tasting the dumpling soup, Xiang Ji took a bite of a dumpling.

The dumplings are filled with white radish, eggs, tofu, and vermicelli. The shredded white radish is blanched in advance, giving it an incredibly refreshing taste.

Mmm, it's such a comforting dish.

When Xiang Ji took his first bite of the dumpling, he felt like he was soaking in the bathtub after a long day at work, completely relaxing his tense mind and body.

"Xiao Hui, did you specifically choose white radish to pair with eggs, tofu, and glass noodles as filling?"

"White radish contains amylase and mustard oil, which can help break down staple foods, regulate qi and aid digestion. It can be used as a filling for eggs and tofu, giving it a soft texture and reducing the digestive burden."

"Ah, this..."

"I was thinking that since Senior Xiang Ji's cooking is so delicious, everyone will eat a lot of Senior Xiang Ji's cooking, so I thought I would make some dumplings that are gentle on the stomach and easy to digest."

"Waaaaah~"

"As expected of my little Megumi, my little Megumi is truly the best." Just after Tadokoro Megumi finished speaking, Kobayashi Ryudou's voice suddenly rang out.

"Yes, yes, yes, that's Xiaohui's charm."

The people who quietly appeared in front of Megumi Tadokoro's kitchen counter were not just Ryudou Kobayashi; Alice Nakiri and Ryoko Sakaki also gathered around.

“Ryudou-senpai, Isshiki-senpai, um, I…”

"Megumi, I won't let you down. I'll eat all your cooking." Kobayashi Ryudou said as he hugged Tadokoro Megumi.

"No, Ryudai-senpai..." Upon hearing Ryudai Kobayashi's words, Megumi Tadokoro's expression instantly became even more tense. This was not something she wanted to see.

"I'd like to have one of Xiaohui's dishes too."

"I'm still here!"

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"It's just an ordinary dumpling that's not cute at all, but why does it feel so heartwarming?"

"I feel completely calm." After tasting Tadokoro Megumi's cooking, Momo Akane's eyes suddenly became fixed on Tadokoro Megumi.