[Genshin Impact]: I can become stronger by cooking.

Although he had fantasized about this scene many times, when the time actually came, Chao Ke was actually a little scared.

He stood there, motionless, hesitant to take a step forward.

Arecino chuckled and turned to look at Chao Ke, "If you don't come over soon, I'm going to rest."

As if waking from a dream, Chao Ke quickly stepped forward.

Standing close to his older sister, Chao Ke couldn't help but exclaim, "Sis, you're so beautiful."

Arecino smiled slightly but said nothing.

As his fingers gently traced Arecino's fair back, a unique sensation traveled through Chao Ke's fingertips and spread throughout his body.

Arecino's body has a soft yet resilient feel; this physique cannot be achieved without long-term training and shaping.

Beneath the smooth skin lies a group of muscles with explosive power.

Just like a glamorous sports car, no one can ignore the power hidden beneath its beautiful exterior.

Chao Ke first used the rubbing technique, placing his palm on Arecino's beautiful back and moving it in straight lines and circles. Then, he used rubbing, pushing, kneading, and wiping techniques to officially begin the massage process.

When the time was right, Chao Ke switched to a tapping technique, gently tapping with his palms to relieve muscle fatigue and open up the meridians.

When Arecino's originally fair back turned bright red and her closed pores began to open, Chao Ke knew that the time had come.

"Sis, I used essential oils."

"Ah."

Chao Ke opened the cap of the Fiery Essential Oil and carefully dripped a few drops of the liquid onto Arecino's back.

As the essential oils were absorbed by the delicate skin, various unusual phenomena began to appear in Arecino's body.

[Approximately 300 words omitted here]

Finally, before reaching a certain limit, Arecino suddenly took action.

He grabbed Chao Ke, kicked him out of the room, and then slammed the door shut.

"Fuck you!"

Before Chao Ke flew away, he vaguely saw a garden full of spring colors.

Touching his numb buttocks, he remarked to Ke, "This round wasn't a loss."

Arecino sighed and fell silent.

Chapter 46 [Creamy Mushroom Soup]

Brushing the dust off his clothes, Chao Ke sighed, realizing that spending those 10 points of Food Spirit Power was absolutely worth it.

After returning to the first floor via the stairs, Chao Ke drank some cold water to calm his still restless mind.

The fiery essential oil not only affected Arecino, but also Chao Ke, the masseur, absorbed a lot of it, and he's still saluting below.

Fortunately, the effects of the fiery essential oil only lasted for 300 seconds. After sitting on the chair for a while, the strange feeling gradually subsided.

Back in his room, taking advantage of the moment when his mind was clear, Chao Ke decided to learn how to cook a dish to calm his surging emotions.

After some searching, Chao Ke had his sights set on a dish: cream of mushroom soup.

Recipe: Cream of Mushroom Soup

[Description: A readily available thick soup. The ingredients are cooked, then blended into a thick liquid, and heated with cream to create a rich soup. A simple and delicious way to enjoy a steaming bowl of soup that warms both the stomach and the heart.]

Now that the recipe has been obtained, you can enter the God of Cookery Trial Grounds to practice this dish.

[Shall we begin practicing?]

【whether】

"Yes!"

A familiar feeling welled up in my heart again.

First, everything went black, and when he opened his eyes again, Chao Ke found himself on the stage of the God of Cookery Trial Arena.

With a casual pull, he brought the small cart next to the kitchen sink to his side.

Inside the trolley, all the ingredients needed for cream of mushroom soup were neatly stacked.

Mushrooms, flour, onions, butter, peas, and seasonings—all the ingredients are there.

The dish of cream of mushroom soup can be traced back to ancient Rome in Europe, where the Romans used mushrooms as an ingredient to create a dish similar to cream of mushroom soup.

By the 18th century, cream of mushroom soup had become more widely popular in France and its flavor had been improved, gradually developing into a classic French dish.

Comparatively speaking, cream of mushroom soup is not difficult to make, as it is a fairly common dish.

Following the instructions of the system's recipe, Chao Ke first removed the roots of the button mushrooms, and then cut them into thicker slices.

It must be said that the quality of the ingredients provided by the system is really good. The stems of the button mushrooms can be easily broken off, and there is not much black inside the mushrooms, which are all signs of freshness.

Following the instructions of the system recipe, Chao Ke chose a thick-bottomed stainless steel pot when cooking the Cream of Mushroom Soup.

As for the material of the pot, the reason for not choosing cast iron is that iron pots will steal the color (change the color of the food) and the flavor (change the original taste of the food) when cooking mushrooms, while stainless steel will not have this problem.

Choosing a thick bottom ensures even heating of the pot, reducing the likelihood of burning the bottom when cooking the oil batter.

After deciding on the kitchen utensils, Chao Ke started boiling water in a pot, added a handful of salt, and then sprinkled in the mushrooms.

Start another pot and cook the peas as well.

While the vegetables were cooking, Chao Ke took out the onion and chopped it on the cutting board.

Once the mushrooms are cooked, remove them and set them aside.

Place the block of butter in a pot and turn the heat to the lowest setting to melt it slowly.

This step should not be rushed. If you use high heat to melt the block of butter, it will easily become mushy, affecting the quality of the final dish.

Once the butter in the pot has spread evenly but not completely melted, add all the cooked mushrooms into the pot at once.

Turn up the heat and stir-fry quickly. In an instant, the rich aroma of milk mixed with the aroma of mushrooms is released.

Adding chopped onions elevates the aroma that fills the kitchen to another level.

Stir-fry for another two minutes to allow the flavors of the ingredients to fully meld, then set aside.

Chao Ke took a deep breath. Next up was the most difficult part of making this Cream of Mushroom Soup: the stir-fried noodles!

Take another piece of butter and break it up following the previous steps. However, in this step, Chao Ke added a little extra salad oil to reduce lumps when frying the noodles.

Once the butter has softened, turn the heat to low and add the flour.

When frying the noodles, you need to bring out the aroma of the oil and noodles while controlling the heat to prevent lumps from forming when adding milk later.

This dish can be seen as a test of Chao Ke's control over the cooking time.

Chao Ke controlled the spatula, trying his best to keep the temperature of the oil and batter under control.

Five or six minutes later, Chao Ke not only successfully stir-fried the oil and noodles until they were fragrant, but also made the oil and noodles mixture extremely smooth.

Picking up the prepared milk, Chao Ke began to add it in small batches.

As the spatula was stirred, the milk was quickly absorbed by the oily batter and then curdled.

Keeping the heat constant, and adding milk repeatedly, the mixture was eventually cooked into a very smooth white paste.

Having reached this point, all the difficulties in making Cream of Mushroom Soup have been overcome.

The following steps are relatively simple.

First, add water to the thick white paste to adjust it to a suitable consistency, then add a few spoonfuls of salt and sugar for seasoning.

Finally, add the blanched peas and the stir-fried mushrooms together.

Stir well, and this classic French dish, Cream of Mushroom Soup, is ready.

The system's rating arrived as scheduled.

Delicious Cream of Mushroom Soup

[Rating: 87 points]

[Description: A rich soup found everywhere. Its silky, warm texture makes you feel as if you're wrapped in velvet, twirling and leaping on a stage... The performance may have ended, but the lingering aftertaste remains.]

[Review: There is still considerable room for improvement in the control of heat. The preparation of the oil-based batter directly determines the base flavor of this dish.]

Chao Ke was quite satisfied with the system's score; achieving this score on his first attempt was already quite good.

However, if you want to further improve your rating, you still need to refine your own operational methods.

After all, the system provided Chao Ke with the best quality ingredients, kitchen utensils, and every detail required for each step of the recipe.

Chao Ke packed up the cookware and began his attempt once again.

Actually, the recipe that Chao Ke chose this time was quite good. Controlling the heat was one of his major weaknesses, and the key to making Cream of Mushroom Soup was almost entirely about controlling the heat.

Making this dish to the highest XXXX level provides Chao Ke with a suitable training camp to improve his weaknesses.

But perhaps Chao Ke's culinary talent has truly improved, or perhaps the many cooking experiences he has accumulated have allowed him to gain some expertise.

In short, this time, Chao Ke did not have to go through hundreds or thousands of attempts to pass the level as before. Instead, he only had to go through a dozen or so attempts to achieve his goal.

The ultimate creamy mushroom soup

[Rating: 92 points]

[Description: An extremely rare and perfect creation, where the oil, flour, and milk flavors blend perfectly. It's a delight to behold, like a harmonious symphony.]

Looking at the work that had passed the evaluation, Chao Ke breathed a sigh of relief.

He has now taken another step closer to becoming a master chef.

[Does the host choose to leave the Culinary God Trial Grounds?]

【whether】

"Yes!"

After the scenery changed for a while, when his vision returned to normal, Chao Ke was already back in his bedroom.

Lying in bed, I stared blankly at the ceiling.

What is the person upstairs thinking now?