Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

With a "whoosh," it opened its mouth wide and ate it.

Just entered the mouth.

Rantabi was completely stunned.

Unlike the plain whiteness of ordinary table salt, orange salt has a unique salty taste with a hint of orange aroma, like a dazzling shooting star streaking across the night sky, instantly blooming with brilliant light on the taste buds!

"What? I...I've finished eating?"

When she came to her senses, she was surprised to find that the orange-salt baked sea bass in front of her was completely empty.

However, the rich and mellow taste still lingered in his mouth, making Lantabbi feel as if he had just had a beautiful dream, and the aftertaste of this dream lingered for a long time, always entwining in his mind and heart!

I guess I'm completely addicted to this orange-salt baked sea bass.

……

"It's outrageous."

"This has never happened before. How could a dish make me completely lose consciousness!"

After saying that, Rantabi pouted and felt sullen: "I don't even remember when I finished the whole plate of orange salt baked sea bass. Ugh, this dish, no, this orange salt is terrible."

It cannot be denied.

Almost 99% of the components in table salt are sodium chloride.

However, their structural differences and the remaining 1% are enough to determine the distinctive characteristics of a salt.

Salt flowers from France, salt flowers from Italy, rose rock salt from China, and black sea salt from Hawaii or Iceland all inevitably exhibit subtle differences due to different climates, salt-making processes, and the effects of thousands of years of geological changes!

Therefore, these special salts are relatively expensive.

However, high-grade salt is usually not used as a seasoning in cooking, but rather sprinkled directly on the food at the end of cooking as a finishing touch to the dish.

In other words.

Besides the basic saltiness.

These special salts also retain their original flavor characteristics.

For example, the fleur de salsa from Guérande, France, is clear, clean, and mellow. Because it contains trace amounts of algae and other substances, it often emits a special aroma, which gourmets describe as "a captivating violet fragrance."

In short, the world is vast, so vast that even something as simple as salt has many unique characteristics.

……

The world of food.

Sometimes, it's just amazing.

This most ordinary salt, if selected properly and used skillfully, can bring people an amazing experience.

However, the orange salt that Ye Chen fantasizes about cannot be described as "amazing"; it is a "monster" among salts!

"Even a slight difference in flavor between dishes can create very different experiences."

Rantabhi sighed at Ye Chen, "Salt is the king of all flavors, and many chefs and cooks often overlook its value. Little do they know that top-quality salt is not just expensive, but its unique flavor can often completely transform a dish!"

"Ye Chen, your orange salt is probably worth far more than I imagined. It might just be something that could completely change the culinary world."

Yes!

Tonight at this little restaurant.

But I saw something truly terrifying.

……

time.

It flows back slightly.

In the distant land of neon, Totsuki Academy.

Wearing a pristine white chef's uniform, Erina Nakiri resembles a blooming, elegant lily.

The pure white, like snow untouched by the world, made her skin appear even more radiant and jade-like. The form-fitting chef's uniform clung tightly to her graceful figure, outlining an elegant and perfect "S" curve!

Just standing there, Erina exuded an ethereal and sacred "beauty," and even the air seemed fresh and sweet because of her presence.

Ah!

It's a pity.

Such a beautiful and picturesque scene.

Only the moon outside the window, and Hisako watching from the side, can truly appreciate it!

……

Remove the head and fins from the Akashi sea bream.

Then, the fish bones are simmered over low heat to extract their essence. Next, bonito, sardines, mackerel, and kelp are added and simmered together to create a golden broth that has been adjusted in proportions multiple times.

Blanch the cleaned cuttlefish pieces, oysters, and marinated sea bream slices in boiling water, then remove and set aside.

Bring the broth to a boil.

Add the ramen noodles and cook for about 2 minutes.

Next, add blanched squid pieces, sea bream slices, oysters, cleaned clams, shredded cabbage, and shredded carrots. Then, add salt to taste, cook until the clams open, add chopped green onions, and pour into a noodle bowl.

Thus, the Taiyaki White Broth Ramen - God Tongue revamped version is complete!

……

"Young Miss, you really are a little different!"

Looking at the steaming hot sea bream ramen in front of her, Hisako couldn't help but take a deep breath and said with a happy mood, "At least in terms of ingredients, you haven't seen as much as that star chef Konishi."

"Besides the main ingredient, Akashi sea bream, all you have is squid, oysters, clams, cabbage, and carrots."

"Ok!"

Erina hummed softly.

"Sometimes, more ingredients are not necessarily better; rather, simplicity is the ultimate sophistication."

"His dish made a big mistake. He used too much seafood and added too many seasonings, which prevented the expensive and uniquely flavored Akashi sea bream from bringing out its true taste!"

"So I simplified it and only used cuttlefish, oysters, clams, cabbage, and carrots."

Upon hearing this, Hisako pondered for a moment, and then suddenly realized what was going on.

indeed.

More ingredients don't necessarily mean more flavors.

Moreover, some ingredients are meant to be enjoyed in their original flavor, with other seasonings serving only as supplementary and appropriate combinations.

……

"Okay."

"Hurry up and try my new dish!"

Seeing Hisako still lost in thought, Erina quickly reminded her.

Hisako let out an "oh," then moved a dining chair over and sat down. She then eagerly picked up her chopsticks, took a small bite of sea bream soup ramen, and began to slurp it down.

First of all.

A serious explanation is required.

Hisako, who has been by Erina's side since childhood, truly loves Erina's cooking!

This bowl of sea bream ramen is an improvement on the God Tongue ability.

Undoubtedly, it is also one of Hisako's favorites.

……

On the surface.

The ingredients used are not many.

However, the broth was made by simmering the head and tail of Akashi sea bream, along with bonito, sardines, mackerel, and kelp.

Therefore, the white broth is actually very rich. For Hisako, it's even a bit too heavy, but the delicious broth of the sea bream ramen is simply irresistible!

Broth.

Rich, white, and delicious.

Although it was a bit heavy, it didn't have any fishy smell at all.

The ramen noodles are cooked to the perfect firmness, and are simmered with natural Akashi sea bream, squid, oysters, clams, cabbage, and carrots, resulting in an exceptionally fresh flavor.

Every bite is incredibly satisfying.

Finally, there's that very eye-catching Sakura Wood Smoked Soft-Boiled Egg, with tender and bouncy egg whites and perfectly set yolks.

Meanwhile, the smoky aroma of the cherry wood gives the soft-boiled egg a unique fragrance and flavor. When eaten with ramen and a thick white soup, the taste is so delicious that Hisako's eyes rolled back and she gradually lost consciousness.

……

"Phew, that was really exhilarating!"