Food Wars: Starting with Equipping the Greedy Wolf Pot

Moreover!

Katsuya Tanikawa doesn't think he'll lose to Xiang Ji in the Food Wars!

To put it bluntly!

Everyone present was trash in Tanikawa Katsuya's eyes; otherwise, he wouldn't have said that he came to Totsuki Academy to become number one!

A sure victory!

What could Katsuya Tanikawa possibly be afraid to agree to?

……

Food Wars!

Three conditions must be met before the duel can take place!

First, there must be a notary to prove that the food battle is a formal competition; second, there must be an odd number of judges; and third, both parties must agree to the relevant conditions of the competition!

But now...

The only condition that can be met for the time being is the last one, so the food battle between Xiang Ji and Tanikawa Katsuya can be postponed for a while!

Fortunately, Totsuki Academy has a Food Wars Committee specifically responsible for food war battles!

After the application is submitted, the Food Battle Committee will proactively contact the notary responsible for notarizing the food battle matches, as well as the judges who will serve as the evaluators!

The Food Wars Committee even arranges the venue for the food wars!

……

Hehehe!

"The young people this year are really energetic!" Senzaemon Nakiri, with his hands tucked into his sleeves, had a hint of admiration in his eyes!

Senzaemon Nakiri founded Totsuki Culinary Academy with the aim of cultivating and honing absolutely elite chefs!

And those who fell on the road!

They are not even worth Senzaemon Nakiri's attention!

Greedy ambition!

A thirst for battle!

This is exactly the quality that Senzaemon Nakiri wanted to see!

……

The morning session is the opening ceremony;

Classes officially began in the morning;

Totsuki Academy isn't the kind of ordinary high school that gives new students several days after the start of the semester to familiarize themselves with the campus!

Time is precious!

It's the same for both the jade being polished and the stepping stones used to polish the jade!

Aside from cooking, we shouldn't waste time on other things!

And in the morning class.

Xiang Ji didn't encounter Roland Chapel, the mage cooking department head who never smiled, but instead met Shiomi Jun, the youngest person in the history of Totsuki Academy!

Jun Shiomi!

She is hailed as a "spice authority," responsible for teaching about spices, and enjoys a remarkable reputation throughout the Japanese culinary world.

……

"Dear students!"

“I am Jun Shiomi, your spice class instructor! You can call me Professor Shiomi!” the petite Jun Shiomi said in a deep voice.

"So cute!"

"But is she really an instructor at Totsuki Academy? She looks way too young. Could it be some student's prank?"

"Hehehe!"

"Teacher, the secret to my youthful appearance is that I eat beauty-enhancing spices all the time!" Shiomi Jun said to her classmates in the classroom with a grin!

Really?

"Professor Shiomi! Do fragrances with beauty benefits really exist in the world?" A female student in the class couldn't help but ask curiously.

"Of course!"

"I am the best proof! Students who are interested, you are welcome to join my Shiomi Research Club later!" Shiomi Jun continued.

"All right!"

"Now let's officially begin the lesson!" After promoting her club, Shiomi Jun officially began her lesson, delving into the basics of the Spice Class!

"The French spice system!"

"One of the world's eight major spice systems, primarily based on herbal spices!"

"The commonly used core spices are onions, carrots, and celery, combined with butter, and complemented by spices such as parsley, thyme, and bay leaves!"

"Beef stew in Burgundy red wine!"

"I think you've already learned this dish in your French cooking classes, and you're all familiar with the recipe for beef stew in Burgundy red wine!"

"Limited time: four hours!"

"Now everyone, let's get cooking!" tide Jianrun's voice wasn't loud, but it reached Xiang Ji and the others' ears clearly!

……

Beef stewed in Burgundy red wine!

A classic dish that cannot be ignored in French cuisine is the traditional stew from the Burgundy region of France!

The combination of spices is the soul of this dish, beef stew in Burgundy red wine!

Since today's lesson is about French spices, it's perfectly normal for Shiomi Jun to choose beef stew in Burgundy red wine!

Chapter 10 The Cruel Totsuki! (Strict Score)

Beef stewed in Burgundy red wine!

Xiang Ji was indeed surprised that even though he had never met Roland Chapel, the dish he tried at the first session of the Far Moon Hall was still this one!

But let's have beef stew in Burgundy red wine!

Beef stew in Burgundy red wine.

The best cuts of beef for this dish are the neck and shoulder meat, especially the shoulder meat with tendons!

Lean meat can become tough and dry after being stewed for a long time.

The beef shoulder with tendons has a moderate fat content, and the fat melts slowly during stewing, which not only avoids the defect of being dry, but also allows it to better absorb the aroma of red wine and spices!

In addition, beef shoulder with tendons is rich in fascia that is evenly distributed between muscle fibers.

After long simmering, the fascia will transform into a smooth and chewy gelatin, making it softer, juicier, and tender without being dry!

After selecting the beef, Xiang Ji precisely cut the chosen beef shoulder.

The speed is smooth and effortless!

Even without using any secret knife skills from the dark cuisine world, and only using the most basic flat knife, there wasn't a single unnecessary movement when wielding the knife!

The effects of the Greedy Wolf Pot are still working!

Unfortunately, the dish of beef stew in Burgundy red wine does not require particularly high knife skills.

Even more important are the cooking temperature and seasoning!

Pan-fry the meat, stir-fry until fragrant, and simmer slowly;

The core steps of cooking all test the ability to control the heat!

The combination of spices.

This tests one's seasoning skills; the combination of spices is the soul of the flavor of beef stew in Burgundy red wine!

A bundle of bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary provides a deep, woody spiciness while balancing the richness of the meat!

Freshly ground black pepper awakens the overall flavor profile.

Onions, carrots, and garlic!

While complementing the fruity aromas of red wine, it also further enriches the herbal notes of the spices, adding a gentle fragrance that won't overpower the main flavor of the dish!

How long does it take to braise beef in Burgundy red wine?

Three hours!

Slow simmering to reduce the sauce is the most time-consuming process!

……

Three hours passed.

Katsuya Tanikawa, who was the first to complete the Burgundy beef stew, immediately presented his dish to Jun Shiomi with great confidence!

"Unqualified!"

"The temperature wasn't high enough when you were searing the meat! The beef lost its juices during the searing process, and it wasn't as tender as it should be!"

"Not enough herbs!"

"The recipes are for your reference only! They are not for you to follow verbatim!"

"A true chef!"

"When you come into contact with the ingredients, you should be able to automatically adjust the ingredients in the recipe, instead of just doing whatever the recipe says."

"Not enough time to simmer!"

"The beef shoulder isn't tender enough to be easily sliced ​​with a fork!"

"besides!"

"The flavors are not well integrated; the aromas of meat, wine, and herbs are completely separated, resulting in a thin flavor profile without a rich and mellow sense of fusion!"

"The soup is not good!"

"Not only did it fail to develop a thick texture, but it also left a noticeable, pungent alcohol smell!"

Just one bite,

Shiomi Jun immediately found numerous flaws in the beef stew with burgundy wine in front of her.

Spice authority!

As the youngest professor in the history of Totsuki Academy and a member of the golden age of Polaris Dormitory, Shiomi Jun is not just someone who knows how to play with spices.

Upon hearing Shiomi Jun's comments, Tanikawa Katsuya, who had been full of confidence, instantly broke out in a cold sweat and stared nervously at Shiomi Jun in front of him!

Your usual grades!

It also concerns whether Katsuya Tanigawa can continue to stay at Totsuki!

"Did you hear that?"

"I heard you! Professor Shiomi!" Katsuya Tanikawa lowered his head, utterly dejected, and reluctantly admitted defeat!

Facing people of the same age!

Katsuya Tanikawa would try to argue back! But Jun Shiomi is a lecturer at Totsuki Academy, and the gap between him and Jun Shiomi is like an insurmountable chasm!

Facing Shiomi Jun.

Katsuya Tanikawa wouldn't dare to show any sign of anger!

sizzle!

sizzle!

When they saw that Katsuya Tanikawa had been given a D by Jun Shiomi, Issui Kuroiwa and the others couldn't help but gasp.

Too harsh! Extremely harsh!