Have you ever seen glowing food? That's why you draw a food-themed anime.

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After frying, it was soon time to bake. The oven was set to a high temperature of over 200 degrees Celsius, and it needed to be preheated before baking.

“A5 Wagyu beef fat has a very low melting point. When it is roasted in an oven at a high temperature of over 200 degrees Celsius, a Maillard reaction will form on the surface.”

Meat Charm explained very carefully, as if afraid that Xu Zhou wouldn't understand, and asked in detail: "Do you know about the Maillard reaction?"

"know."

Xu Zhou now has all sorts of knowledge about cattle in his mind.

For example, when Little Red Hair was explaining cows to himself, he almost started by explaining the origin of cows.

Knowledge enters the brain in a hateful form, and it's impossible to forget it even if you want to.

"This piece of meat has a layer of fat around its edge, and when it is roasted at high temperatures, the surface will caramelize due to the Maillard reaction."

"This allows the surface of the meat to caramelize, creating a unique nutty aroma, and because the outer layer of fat melts at its melting point, the oil penetrates into the muscle fibers of the beef inside."

Xu Zhou looked at the oven that was lit up, and he could already smell the powerful aroma of meat coming from it.

"It's delicious."

...

Standing closer, Xu Zhou could clearly feel the meat in the oven gradually changing.

When the oven is set to 100 to 120 degrees Celsius, the thick layer of fat on the surface of the meat begins to melt.

The oily texture gradually develops as the fat penetrates into the meat.

At temperatures between 150 and 180 degrees Celsius, the breakdown of fats begins to produce a unique aroma.

But when it reached 200 degrees…

"A crispy crust will form around the edges, which will also lock in the juices inside."

"The beauty of this dish lies in maintaining not only a thin outer shell but also a 65-degree temperature inside."

Meat Charm meticulously explained the most essential part of this dish: "The sirloin, after the surface develops a crispy crust, the internal temperature is just right, and with each bite, you can feel the aroma of the oil continuously released..."

This achieves a perfect balance of meatiness, chewiness, and fat, preventing customers from disliking it because it's too greasy.

It has a crispy outer shell, but is full of juice inside.

It's a perfect grilled meat dish.

...

When Xu Zhou took out the meat he had grilled himself.

The roasted meat is now perfectly cooked, with a thin, crispy crust on the surface.

Most of the beef juices and fats are locked inside.

Only the thick layer of fat on the surface melted into oil, and some of it seeped into the meat.

Another portion formed a brittle shell.

The entire piece of meat exuded a deadly and irresistible aroma.

Xu Zhou carefully pricked it with an iron skewer as well.

The juice inside couldn't wait to splash out.

I tried it.

"Sixty-five degrees."

"Just right."

The meat in front of me is already in perfect condition; all I need to do is wait to cut it into the most perfect pieces and arrange them in the bowl.

"Next up is rice."

Meat Charm looked at the ingredients: "Butter and garlic fried rice, it's very simple, I don't think I need to go over the steps again."

"You can try it yourself."

The rice is fried with butter and minced garlic.

After stir-frying, when the whole piece of meat is cut open and placed on top of the rice, the rice presents its most perfect appearance.

All the slices of meat were arranged on the rice like a flower.

Even if it's cut open.

Each piece of meat is incredibly tender inside, yet its surface has a caramelized outer shell formed by the Maillard reaction.

It's like painting the whole flower with a caramel-colored edge.

"All right."

Xu Zhou pushed the food forward: "Try it."

"Hmm, it looks pretty good."

The meat spirit next to him picked up a slice, took a bite, then closed his eyes and began to savor it, feeling a sense of amazement: "You did a great job, this is how this dish should taste."

"No wonder they say you're talented, you really are very talented."

...

Xu Zhou also took a bite, first separating the meat and tasting a mouthful of rice.

At this point, the rice not only has the aroma of the beef fat that has seeped in, but also the fragrance of garlic, butter, and tallow.

Take one bite.

Every grain of rice is oily and fragrant, and your mouth is filled with the flavor of garlic, butter, and beef.

"This food..."

"It tastes better than I expected."

In the manga, this bowl of rice lost to Soma Kohei's bowl of rice.

But at this moment, he felt that the rice also had its own unique flavor.

really.

There are no weaklings at Totsuki Academy!

Xu Zhou picked up another piece of meat and examined it.

The surface of the meat has a slightly sweet caramel flavor, and also has a nutty aroma due to the Maillard reaction.

However, the inside of each slice of meat is heated evenly, and the juices of the entire slice are completely locked in, making it incredibly delicious.

Even now, you can smell the completely different, domineering aroma of the roasted meat.

Such top-quality meat and top-quality roasting methods require no seasoning at all. Instead of adding anything, the focus is on subtraction to highlight the flavor of the meat.

Xu Zhou put the piece of meat in his mouth and then shoveled a mouthful of rice into his mouth.

It wasn't as greasy as I imagined.

The meat has a very rich flavor, the skin is slightly charred, and you can even taste a hint of sweetness when you touch it with your tongue.

The moment you bite into the slice of meat, it is very soft, but not as greasy as the ribeye part.

Sirloin meat is chewy and becomes more fragrant the more you chew it. The full meaty texture and the rich aroma of the fat melting on the skin bring the greatest satisfaction to the eater.

...

A5 beef is supposed to be very greasy.

But today I chose the chewy sirloin cut.

During the roasting process, not only is the pan-frying method used to lock in the moisture initially, but the rapid heating method used later also locks the juices into the meat.

The surface fat melts due to the rapidly rising temperature, and the melted oil is then fed back into the meat inside.

It makes the meat moist but not greasy, and the more you chew, the more fragrant it becomes, and the more addictive it is.

"delicious."

Xu Zhou couldn't help but sigh, "But I still think... it would be perfect with an iced drink."

"Or an ice-cold beer would be fine too."

"This is perfect..."

He turned to look at Meat Charm: "What do you think? I think this set meal would be perfect if it were served with a refreshing, appetizing drink."

...

Meat Demon heard this.

That makes some sense, though.

But then, thinking about how expensive his own flesh was, he made a chopping sound.

"How could ice-cold beer possibly be a match for my food!"

Feeling a little embarrassed by Xu Zhou's gaze, she awkwardly huffed, "I don't know how to brew wine!"

"Ok."

Xu Zhou felt a little regretful, but deep down he was already thinking about creating a wine for his own shop.

Although the store can only sell alcohol after it is upgraded to a star rating.

But we can start preparing now.

[Successfully learned how to make roti (grilled meat) rice bowl!]

[Congratulations on gaining 60% temperature control ability for the Meat Charm]

[The lips' sensitivity to temperature is enhanced...]

Upon hearing this news, Xu Zhou's lips twitched.

Before looking at anything else, I immediately checked the prices of the ingredients.

I gasped when I saw the price.

This must be the most expensive dish in your restaurant, right?

Absolutely none other than that.

This is at a price that would scare you to death.

Chapter 109 Your meat is too expensive!

Then the ingredients finally appeared, with beef being the first one listed.

【Mito Family's Top-Grade A5 Wagyu Sirloin Beef: This is the highest-grade Wagyu beef bred by Mito Family, with a BMS rating of ≥8 and an A-grade yield. One cow once sold for a high price of two million at auction.】

The cattle not only undergo pedigree selection but also have a 36-month rearing cycle. A customized formula is required, along with daily massages, music, and brushing to create a perfect environment to prevent depression…

[Ingredient Price: 4500 yuan/jin / 4 jin needed]

Other ingredients: three portions of rice, plenty of butter, plenty of ghee, minced garlic...

The other ingredients are not very expensive; the most expensive item is beef.

Because not many side dishes and seasonings are used.

The most important aspect of this dish is controlling the temperature of the beef.

It's not just about the oven temperature.

Even when placing it in the oven, the angle at which the entire piece of meat is heated must be calculated to ensure even heating.

...

soon.

Xu Zhou then saw the price of the beef this time.

【Rotori (grilled meat) rice bowl ingredient price: 18100】

[Rot (grilled meat) rice bowl - suggested retail price: NT$23520]

When Xu Zhou saw the price, he actually thought it was a great deal.