Food Wars, My Dishes Don't Just Shine

Glancing at Bai Yuan beside her with his indifferent gaze, Erina Nakiri's eyes were filled with admiration, and deep within them shone a fervent passion.

In his heart, Bai Yuan is no different from the God of Gourmet Food.

"It was steamed for ten minutes. Although it uses salted egg yolks, it is a genuine egg dish. You'll see once you taste it."

Huang Mei answered concisely that although this dish uses salted egg yolks, it is a genuine egg dish, personally taught by Master Bai Yuan.

"I see."

As she spoke, Erina Nakiri glanced at the pot, which was now set to a very low temperature.

Scrambled eggs? Probably not. Separate the egg whites and yolks into two bowls. Add the chopped yellow croaker meat to the egg whites and mix. Then mix the egg yolks with the salted duck egg yolks...

What kind of dish did this guy make?!

Because she doesn't understand Chinese, Erina Nakiri didn't understand the conversation between Shirabuchi and Huangmei, so she didn't know the name of the dish she was making.

However, one thing is certain: this guy in front of me seems to be more than he appears to be.

Indeed, which of Bai Yuan's disciples is simple?

Beside her, Huang Mei ignored Nakiri Erina's wild thoughts, focusing all her attention on the dish in front of her.

Add the egg whites mixed with yellow croaker meat to a pan with cold oil, and gently push and pull it back and forth with a spatula. Because the egg whites have a high water content, it is normal for them to stick to the pan.

Sensing the changes in temperature within the pot, Huang Mei continuously adjusted the temperature.

Because of her super-sensitive touch, Huangmei has a very precise control over temperature.

Besides temperature, she also has a good grasp of many tactile factors, such as the amount of food and seasonings.

It can be said that as long as Huang Mei is given a recipe with the required amount of each ingredient clearly marked, she can perfectly replicate it.

This is the incredible power of SuperTouch.

However, due to a lack of proficiency, she still makes some mistakes, which requires a lot of practice to improve her super-touch.

Take Bai Yuan for example. After extensive training, his sensitivity and control have improved to the point that the error is no more than 0.1 milligrams, and his knife skills are exceptionally exquisite.

Of course, this ability also has limitations, namely, it requires a high degree of concentration, which is very physically demanding and not suitable for daily use.

However, this ability can be very useful if you are participating in an assessment or a cooking competition.

Add a spoonful of water to the pot and continue to stir-fry slowly. Then add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 10 to 20 seconds before removing from the heat.

The next step is the egg yolk. The method is similar: first, cook it over medium-low heat until it's done, then stir-fry it until it's broken up, and finally place it in the middle of the stir-fried egg white to make the layers distinct.

"I recognize this. It's Shandong cuisine from China, right? It's called 'mock crab'? But it looks pretty ordinary, and it doesn't smell like crab at all. Is it named this because it looks like crab when it's served?"

Looking at the final plating of Huangmei, Erina Nakiri thought for a long time before finally coming up with a name for the dish. Although the aroma it emitted was exceptionally strong, it really had nothing to do with crab.

While she could imagine how delicious it would be, Erina Nakiri was more curious about the origin of its name.

"Heh heh heh, this next dish is about to reveal its true colors! Just watch!"

Huang Mei glanced at Bai Yuan not far away, suppressed the strange emotions in her eyes, and then turned her attention back to the pot.

As she spoke, Huang Mei began to prepare the soul sauce on the spot, according to the portion size of the dish.

Mix minced ginger, sugar, a little salt, and a large spoonful of rice vinegar. Then, lift the bowl full of seasonings high and pour it evenly over the crab roe made from eggs and salted egg yolks.

The next moment, the aroma of the crab roe wafted out, then exploded exponentially, like a rich aroma bomb that exploded instantly after being ignited, with a huge destructive range.

Soma Yukihira, who was standing next to him, also cast a curious glance over. At that moment, he was preparing meat jelly made with chicken broth.

"Gudu."

However, compared to him, the one most affected by the fragrance was Erina Nakiri next to the crab. When she came to her senses, she found that she couldn't take her eyes off it. The rich fragrance rushed into her brain and took control of her body.

"Please enjoy, Chief Examiner Bai Yuan!"

Huang Mei glanced at Erina's increasingly flushed cheeks and uncontrollable body, but ignored her completely. Instead, she scooped up a large spoonful of crab meat and roe and fed it to Bai Yuan.

The girl's eyes were filled with longing and anticipation. Although she knew that her action was somewhat impolite, she still wanted to do it.

As the dish was brought to his face, the rich aroma of crab roe filled his nostrils, causing Bai Yuan's mouth to water profusely. He then opened his mouth and took a bite.

Beside her, Erina Nakiri watched this scene with a pursed lip, saying nothing, but simply took a spoon from Hisako Shinoto and scooped up a spoonful as well.

"Ok!"

With her lips slightly parted, Erina Nakiri swallowed a large mouthful of crab roe and meat, then jumped up excitedly, feeling utterly satisfied.

The rich crab roe flavor and distinct layers of texture make it even tastier than real crab!

To cook eggs to this level, who exactly is this guy? How can he have such superb culinary skills, reaching the top level?!

A sense of bewilderment welled up within her. The taste of this dish had exceeded her expectations, and her body felt an unnatural heat rising within her, as if she were in a dream world.

"Hmm, hot, but, ugh, ah..."

The sticky crab roe and meat crawled onto her body, and the warm touch made her cry out. She grabbed the corner of the table, and her two white, jade-like legs rubbed together uncontrollably.

It seemed as if this could eliminate the effects coming from deep within her body, but in reality, it was impossible to stop the strong fragrance from raging inside her. The crab-like aroma was truly amazing!

The texture of yellow croaker meat combined with egg white is very similar to that of crab meat. In addition, it is a sea fish, and the combination of the two gives this dish an indescribable umami flavor.

The combination of egg yolk and salted egg yolk creates an incredibly rich and layered flavor profile.

The most crucial finishing touch was the addition of the specially made sauce, which brought out the flavor of the crab roe.

This was unlike any dish she had ever eaten before; it was a taste experience she had never had before! Amazing! The crab-like dish was fantastic!

It's about to transform into its shape.

Erina Nakiri's face was flushed as she savored the exquisite flavors on her tongue, while simultaneously filled with curiosity about the girl in front of her.

Judging from her age, she's about the same as me. Could she also be a top-tier expert?!

"You've polished this dish very well. You've only been learning to cook for half a year, yet you can already make a dish that's close to the top grade. That's really impressive."

Although Huang Mei is only a second-class chef, her love for Bai Yuan's cooking and her top-notch talent brought by her super sense of touch enabled her to create a dish that is almost at the special grade.

"Hehe, because I knew it was for the leader to taste, I did my best."

With a hint of exhaustion in her eyes, Huang Mei let out a long sigh, then her legs buckled and she fell into Bai Yuan's arms.

Chapter 156 Erina, Becoming Stronger Comes at a Price

"Sit down and rest."

As Huang Mei suddenly collapsed in front of him, Bai Yuan felt a fragrant breeze, and then the girl was drawn into his arms, her delicate face reflected in his eyes.

With her big eyes, delicate nose, slightly chubby face, and rosy lips, she is undeniably adorable.

It has to be said that since being brought to the world of dark cuisine, this girl's diet has been really good. In just half a year, she has transformed from a skinny little girl into the plump and charming girl she is now.

"Ah."

Feeling the strong arms behind her, with a faint warmth emanating from them, Huang Mei's face flushed slightly, and she responded shyly after hearing his words.

Then, Bai Yuan bent down and picked her up in his arms, gently placing her on a chair in the examination room. Nakiri Erina also turned her gaze over and said, "This dish is absolutely excellent. It makes the eggs taste like crab roe. You have passed this test."

Although there was no objection to it, Huang Mei still showed a happy expression when she actually heard Erina Nakiri say those words.

"Chief, I succeeded."

At this moment, Huang Mei is like a child showing off their achievements to the adults in their family, so happy.

"Yes, it was a success, that's amazing."

Faced with Huang Mei's reaction, Bai Yuan offered her emotional support, patting her head with a smile.

In his eyes, this little girl was no different from his sister, and his sister was someone to be pampered.

"hey-hey"

Huang Mei chuckled, her gaze filled with a peculiar emotion as she looked at the boy's face.

She can finally be with Bai Yuan!

Even though she was just a student at the academy, the thought of seeing him every day made her very happy and content!

"You two still have such a good relationship, but you don't even care about me."

Holding a dish in her hand, Li Wanwan's slightly jealous voice came from not far away. Bai Yuan looked over and saw that she was holding a bowl of noodles.

"Is this Zhajiangmian (noodles with soybean paste)? If my sense of smell is correct, it should be topped with egg and soybean paste."

I took a deep breath of the aroma wafting from not far away, which had a rich egg flavor. There was no doubt that this was a secret-recipe egg sauce.

"That's right, give it a try."

After a long separation, there was no excessive small talk. Instead, she simply placed the freshly cooked egg noodles with soybean paste in front of his nose, making an inviting gesture.

"Then I have to taste it."

Bai Yuan nodded, then took the egg and fried noodles that Li Wanwan handed him. Their fingers accidentally touched, causing the girl to blush.

Although they separated as quickly as if electrocuted, one could still feel the warmth emanating from their fingertips, making one's mind wander.

"Eat quickly."

Withdrawing her hand, Li Wanwan looked on expectantly.

"Ah."

As Bai Yuan spoke, he used his chopsticks to stir the egg and soybean paste noodles. The heat from the noodles once again enhanced the aroma of the egg and soybean paste, filling his nostrils.

"This smells amazing, I don't even need to think about it!"

As Bai Yuan spoke, he put the mixed noodles into his mouth, and a rich aroma exploded in his mouth, along with the flavors of scallions, ginger, and garlic.

Prepare scallions, ginger, and garlic in advance.

Heat oil in a pan and fry the eggs until fluffy. Remove and set aside. Add dried shrimp to the remaining oil in the pan to enhance the flavor. Stir-fry the dried shrimp until the moisture is released, then remove from the pan.

Heat oil in a pan, then add garlic, ginger, and scallions in that order, creating layers. Next, add a mixture of soybean paste and dried shrimp water, and simmer over high heat for three to four minutes to combine the oil and water. Finally, add the fried dried shrimp and eggs and mix well. Am I right?

With a bite of fried sauce and a bite of noodles, savoring the flavor on his tongue, Bai Yuan closed his eyes and pondered for a few seconds before opening them and beginning to explain the cooking process.

"Sure enough, no matter what kind of dish it is, it can be easily dissected in front of you."

Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Li Wanwan let out a long sigh of relief and couldn't help but complain.

The flavor of fried sauce varies from family to family, with each person having a slightly different recipe, so there's no way to know it in advance.

In other words, Bai Yuan can describe the recipe for the fried sauce so accurately because he analyzes the flavors bit by bit with his tongue.