The delicacies of the heavens begin with obtaining gem meat.

Chapter 146 Review in Progress

Akira Hayama served his dish to the five judges.

"Flavorful Roasted Duck Leg! Please enjoy."

The caramel-colored mixed fruit honey, like amber, evenly coats the tender duck meat, shimmering with an enticing glow under the light, like the warmest autumn sunshine.

The sight alone is enough to make one's mouth water.

"The aroma of the duck meat marinated with a secret blend of spices is simply irresistible."

Charme took a deep breath, the rich and complex aroma filling his nostrils, his gaze fixed on the plate, unable to look away for even a moment.

"The smell of this makes me feel like I'm melting. I'm so curious to see what it would be like to put it in my mouth."

An, standing to the side, blushed slightly, her eyes filled with eager anticipation.

"Alright, let's begin the taste test!"

"Nakiri Senzaemon said in a deep voice."

As he spoke, Senzaemon Nakiri picked up his knife and fork. With a soft slicing sound, the duck meat was neatly cut open, and the tender juices slowly seeped out, releasing an even stronger aroma.

The other four judges immediately followed suit, picking up their knives and forks to begin tasting.

Put the duck meat into your mouth.

The moment the incredibly tender duck meat touches the tongue, a spicy yet rich aroma, like a sharp spear, instantly pierces through everyone's senses and goes straight into the depths of the soul!

The dormant taste buds are awakened, and every taste cell is cheering wildly.

The spicy kick, the sweetness of mixed fruits and honey, the tenderness of the duck meat, and the rich flavor of spices—all intertwine wildly in the mouth.

Collision, fusion.

The layers of spices are incredibly rich: a powerful and stimulating spiciness, a mellow and sweet aftertaste, a rich and deep woody aroma, and a fresh and lively herbal scent —

The flavors of more than a dozen spices, far from being chaotic, achieve a perfect balance, blending and complementing each other to bring out the tenderness of the duck meat to its fullest.

It creates a top-notch culinary feast that is intoxicating and irresistible.

As the duck meat was slowly swallowed, the intoxicating aroma lingered in the nasal cavity and between the lips and teeth, refusing to dissipate.

Immediately afterwards, Kirisuke and Cherylonora demonstrated their respective "Breakthroughs" once again.

Seeing everyone's reaction, Ye Shanliang smiled.

However, when he turned his head and looked at Jiang Yan, Yukihira Soma and Kurokiba Ryo in the venue, his expression suddenly became serious.

Although this dish represents the limit of what he could achieve.

But Hayama Akira was still not confident about winning.

After Hayama Ryo, Kurokiba Ryo carried his tray and walked towards the judges' table.

The air still lingers with the rich aroma of spices and duck meat from Ryo Hayama's cooking.

But Kurokiba Ryo's expression remained unchanged.

"Next up is Kurokiba Ryo's dish!"

The host, Rei Kawashima, suddenly raised her voice, with just the right amount of excitement, drawing the attention of the entire audience, contestants, and judges to Ryo Kurokiba.

"I wonder what kind of dish Kurokiba Ryo, who specializes in seafood cuisine, will bring to the table this time, and what unique culinary creations he will present!"

Without uttering any unnecessary words, Kurokiba Ryo placed the plates on the table in front of the five judges.

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After setting down his plate, Kurokiba Ryo slightly raised his eyes and said with a manic expression.

"Enjoy this French-style braised bacon and sea snake roll!"

At this moment, Kurokiba Ryo was like a beast poised to pounce, and this dish was his sharp claws to tear apart all his opponents.

The food on the plate attracted everyone's attention.

The perfectly prepared sea snake meat is tightly wrapped in layers of evenly thick bacon.

The stewed meat has a warm, light pink color, which is intertwined with the golden brown of the caramelized bacon. The surface is coated with a layer of crystal-clear, thick sauce that slowly flows to the bottom of the plate, outlining an enticing curve.

The bacon fat seeped into the snake meat, making the originally delicate sea snake meat appear even fuller and richer, giving it a heavy and substantial feel just by looking at it.

"Wow! It looks so substantial!"

Cherie was the first to exclaim in surprise.

The presentation of the dish in front of her caught her eye.

"The rich, fatty texture of the bacon perfectly complements the sea serpent's thick, juicy flesh; just looking at it makes you imagine how juicy it will be in your mouth!"

The sea snake meat on the plate, wrapped in bacon, gained an extra layer of smoky richness, and the outlines of the two ingredients blended perfectly.

Although the aroma is not as aggressive as that of Akira Hayama's dishes, it is calm and rich, subtly penetrating the nasal cavity and leaving a lingering aftertaste.

"Hmph, it's already lost because of the smell!"

Charme gave a disdainful snort.

"How can someone who relies on empty boasting to maintain appearances possibly make something truly delicious that will tantalize your taste buds!"

Soma Yukihira's previous dishes were known for their creativity and visual impact, while Akira Hayama's dishes are so fragrant that they can overwhelm the entire room, making them an ultimate olfactory feast.

In comparison, Kurokiba Ryō's French-style braised bacon sea snake roll, in terms of both the explosive aroma and the stunning visual appeal, seemed rather bland, even somewhat unremarkable.

Upon hearing Chalme's assessment, Kurokiba Ryo glared angrily.

He glared at Chalme and said in a very rude manner.

"Stop arguing and eat quickly, the food will get cold if you leave it any longer. People who waste food have no right to criticize!"

"Ha! What are you saying, you bastard!"

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Charme slammed his hand on the table, stood up, and looked at Kurokiba Ryo with great displeasure.

"Would you like me to teach you what proper etiquette is for the judges?"

"Don't think that just because you're a student of Totsuki Academy, you can be so arrogant and rude!"

Although his words did seem nitpicky, it was simply part of the judging process.

Kurokiba Ryo's attitude greatly displeased him.

The atmosphere in the venue instantly became tense.

"alright."

An interrupted Kurokiba Ryo and Charme's eye contact with a helpless expression.

"The quality and taste of a dish can only be judged by tasting it yourself; arguing about it is meaningless."

Although this dish wasn't as amazing as the previous two, it was actually quite good.

It's just slightly inferior in comparison, but the taste is more important.

Hearing Ann's words, Charme could only sit back down in his seat, no longer daring to provoke her, but he still glared fiercely at Kurokiba Ryo.

Senzaemon Nakiri slowly raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the dishes on the plate, then glancing at the agitated Ryo Kurokiba, and said in a deep voice.

"Don't waste time, start tasting."

Nodding, the other four judges picked up their knives and forks.

An took the initiative, and the moment the knife gently cut into the meat roll, she felt a completely different sensation.

The outer layer of bacon retains a perfect crispness, without becoming mushy due to the long stewing process.

After the knife cut through the bacon, it revealed perfectly stewed sea snake meat.

"Ah—after a long stewing process, the sea snake meat has become extremely tender, melting in your mouth, while the outer bacon still retains a certain crispness, creating a wonderful contrast."

A hint of surprise flashed in An's eyes, then she gently brought the sliced ​​meat roll to her nose, smelled it, and immediately her expression relaxed.

"Before grilling, it was marinated with a mixture of spices and red wine coconut jelly to remove the fishy smell of the seafood and instead add a refreshing and mellow aroma, making it much more complex than it looks."

Upon hearing this, Charme, who was standing to the side, relaxed his disdainful expression slightly, and his eyes became more scrutinizing.

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Looking at Kurokiba Ryo, who still had an unruly demeanor, I felt that he was not only imposing, but also had some skill in cooking.

Of course, the final taste can only be determined after tasting it yourself.

Just as the judges were observing closely, Kurokiba Ryo stepped forward and arrogantly announced.

"I've planted explosives inside!"

"It's an ignition device used to blow you all up!"

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