Crossover Anime: Starting with a Fusion of Master Chef, a Top-Tier Master Chef

"How I transformed a cabbage into something you can't afford!"

Chapter 72 The judges couldn't understand it.

What does knife skill mean in people's eyes?

Is it Wensi Tofu, which can be sliced ​​into thin strips without them getting messy, and can even be threaded through a needle?

Or is it a three-piece duck where the whole duck is deboned without breaking the skin?

Or is it the "蓑衣刀法" (a type of knife technique) that can cut a normal cucumber into three-meter-long pieces without breaking it?

Or perhaps it's the shredded tripe that's often used as a chef's assessment item?

If you were to ask Hayashi Yuuki to answer...

All of the above, but not entirely!

As a chef, you not only need to know various cutting methods, but also need to make different judgments and choices when faced with different ingredients!

When you can use a kitchen knife to cut a scallion in more than ten different ways, you can barely be considered to have entered the inner circle.

To go further, you need to learn to accurately use different types of knives to process different types of ingredients during the cooking process, so as to achieve speed, precision and perfection!

That requires talent.

If you lack talent, then hard work can make up for it, and practice makes perfect!

Unfortunately, many people never reach this level in their entire lives.

For Lin Youshu,

The level of knife skills he pursues is far beyond what ordinary culinary masters can achieve.

If I had to explain it, it would be like turning a dish into an art form!

What is art?

That is, creative imagination, which aims to express technical proficiency, aesthetics, emotions, etc.

Creativity is something not everyone possesses.

……

Back to topic.

How can you make a cabbage so stunning that it becomes a work of art?

Lin Youshu will show everyone through his actions!

First, remove the outer, older leaves of the cabbage that don't taste good, keeping only the tenderest part, about the size of a fist, in the middle. Then, cut off the top leaves.

The heart of the cabbage was held firmly in his hand, while the tip of the knife carefully removed the leaves bit by bit along the stem.

The roots at the bottom also need to be removed.

The key is to remove all the parts that affect the taste of the cabbage without breaking it apart.

Fortunately, he had already come up with a plan.

Just as Lin Youshu was busy processing the cabbage, the judges on the stage were puzzled.

"What is he doing?"

"Cabbage? I think I have a pretty good idea of ​​what he's going to cook!"

Indeed, the answer is quite obvious!

"Could it be that world-famous boiled cabbage in clear broth?"

"The materials match, it must be him!"

"Hiss, if this is really the dish, then whether it's meat or not doesn't matter!"

"Heh heh, Sato, you old man, you've changed pretty quickly."

"..."

Boiled cabbage in clear broth is a dish that is famous all over the world and is loved by foreign guests from all over the world.

It is far more well-known than chicken pea flowers.

Some of the players in the stands, along with the viewers watching the live broadcast on television, also guessed it.

While surprised, they also expressed their anticipation.

After all, boiled cabbage in clear broth is a top-notch dish that is in no way inferior to chicken tofu. I want to see how it will turn out in Lin Youshu's hands!

but……

Everyone was also curious as to why Lin Youshu prepared the cabbage in this way.

Isn't the tenderest part of a cabbage the leafy part?

"Is there any particular reason for removing the yellow leaves and leaving the white stems?"

"What kind of special practice is this?"

"It seems that the leaves weren't completely removed; at least the very center ones weren't."

"He attacked you as soon as you finished speaking."

"..."

In short, Lin Youshu's actions left many people confused.

Not only did the audience not understand it, but even the judges didn't understand it.

After a moment's thought, Nakiri Managi said, "They're probably planning to go down the sculpting route!"

"engraving?!"

The others were stunned.

On second thought, it makes sense. Look at the cleaver in his hand; with each stroke, cabbage leaves are removed, clearly indicating that he's carving with cabbage.

I didn't understand it before; I was simply misled by that kitchen knife.

Reminded by Nakiri Managi, he instantly understood.

However, despite understanding the situation, the judges felt a tightness in their chests as they watched.

Who would use a kitchen knife meant for cutting vegetables to carve food?

There were other knives right there!

And what shape do you plan to carve the cabbage into?

Why couldn't you have prepared the food earlier and served it sooner?!

Nakiri Managi smiled and said, "Although I don't know exactly what he wants to sculpt, I feel that what the little guy is planning to make will not be ordinary!"

As a world-class gourmet, she had naturally tasted the dish "boiled cabbage in clear broth," which left a good impression on her at the time.

Lin Youshu made boiled cabbage in clear broth, but it seemed a little different from the traditional boiled cabbage in clear broth, which made her look forward to Lin Youshu even more.

Then I noticed Erina Nakiri, who was also busy with her head down not far away...

Nakiri Managi frowned slightly: "Lobster French cuisine? After all these years, if this is all the progress you've made, Erina, then the result is already obvious."

I thought my daughter would bring out something different, but it turned out to be the same old thing.

Disappointment filled my heart. Nothing but disappointment.

……

"Phew~ Finally finished!"

Lin Youshu put down the last cabbage and let out a long sigh.

There was no other way; there were quite a few judges, and he wanted to perfectly present his inner thoughts to the public, so he had to work a little harder.

After arranging the cabbage, it was boiled in another pot until just cooked, drained, and then placed on a plate that had been prepared on the side.

The judges' eyes remained fixed on him, and upon seeing this, they couldn't help but whisper among themselves.

"Can you see anything special about this cabbage of a man?"

"Hmm, doesn't it look like a flower? One that hasn't fully bloomed yet?"

"What you're saying is indeed a bit..."

"Carving a cabbage into a flower? That's interesting."

"I feel like the cabbage won't taste as good as the chicken tofu!"

"It's hard to say, we'll only know after we try it!"

"..."

The judges are professionals after all, and they have a keen eye for talent.

The problem is that ordinary viewers can't figure it out. They can only stare wide-eyed, scratching their heads and ears, feeling anxious and restless, wishing they could solve the mystery immediately.

At this point, only half of the match time had passed.

However, what's exciting is that some contestants have already completed their works and submitted them.

Those who make it to the finals are naturally all experts.

The Charité steak rice bowl in front of me is quite good; both its color and aroma are excellent.

After tasting it, most of the judges nodded in approval.

Only Nakiri Managi, after just a light sniff, slowly shook her head, without even moving her chopsticks.

Upon seeing this, the once confident contestant turned pale and became utterly dejected.

Although he ultimately achieved a respectable score of 8.8, everyone knew that he had failed!

The championship battle has ended, and the first player to be eliminated has been determined!

This scene made the contestants, including Erina Nakiri, who were still preparing, tense up.

Chapter 73: Works by Erina Nakiri

"Is it really impossible to arouse her interest at all if she doesn't even try it?"

The contestants who were cooking felt increasingly disheartened upon seeing this scene.