Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

The tomatoes also release their nutrients and flavor during the stewing process, creating a perfect complement to the beef brisket.

After simmering for several hours.

The broth in the pot became even thicker and richer!

time.

at this moment.

It becomes gentle and slow.

They permeate and blend together until the beef brisket becomes tender and flavorful.

"Impossible!" Finally, Shinomiya couldn't help but exclaim in surprise, "The tomato stewed beef brisket really was completely cooked and flavorful in less than an hour?"

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fragrance.

It grew increasingly strong, eventually wafting directly into the nose.

It's like a bunch of little elves dancing wildly on the tip of my nose, making my stomach rumble with anticipation.

Swallowed.

Looking at the pot of tomato stewed beef brisket in front of me.

Shinomiya Kojiro quickly picked up a spoon and scooped up a small spoonful.

"It's unbelievable!"

Feeling the exceptionally tender and juicy beef brisket, Shinomiya Kojiro couldn't help but gasp, a chill running down his spine.

Without a doubt, the fact that a dish that would normally take two hours to prepare could be shortened by a full 80 minutes left only one thought in Shinomiya's mind at that moment:

genius.

This Ye Chen is absolutely a genius!

……

"How did you do that?"

After calming himself down, Shinomiya Kojiro felt even more admiration for Ye Chen upon seeing his composed demeanor.

"black tea."

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen answered truthfully.

"What do you mean?"

"Are you saying that you secretly added some black tea to the beef brisket while you were stewing it with tomatoes?"

Shinomiya glanced at Ye Chen's face, a hint of curiosity and doubt in his eyes.

Then, he slowly lowered his head, his gaze fixed intently on the steaming, bubbling pot of tomato stewed beef brisket before him, as if drawn by a magnet.

The rising steam danced gracefully in front of the four palaces.

In an instant.

A glint flashed in Shinomiya's eyes.

He finally seemed to have figured something out, and a thoughtful smile appeared on his lips.

"I remembered!"

"Black tea can enhance the tenderness of beef brisket and shorten the stewing time."

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The alkaline components in black tea.

It can break down the fibrous structure of beef, making the meat more tender and juicy.

This characteristic not only shortens the stewing time, but also allows the beef brisket to achieve the ideal texture of being "fatty but not greasy, and lean but not dry".

For example, adding 10 to 15 grams of black tea to every 1000 grams of beef brisket can significantly improve the tenderness of the meat, while preventing it from becoming dry due to long-term stewing.

Furthermore, the tannins in black tea can effectively neutralize the gamey smell of beef brisket.

Ah!

Its unique aroma.

The flavors blend together with the umami of the beef, creating a complex and rich flavor profile.

The tea has a fresh and rich aroma that can both mask the fishy smell and enhance the savory flavor of the beef brisket, making the aroma of the whole dish more intense and lasting.

"Wow, the combination of beef brisket and black tea is amazing! How come I never understood it before?"

Kojiro Shinomiya was filled with emotion in the end.

……

Followed by.

He stopped talking and began to savor the taste.

Gently scoop up a spoonful, and the bright red broth, carrying tender beef brisket and sweet and sour tomato chunks, trembles slightly in the spoon, like a colorful painting.

After being stewed for a long time, the beef brisket has lost its original toughness and become soft, tender, and elastic.

Every single fiber.

They've all soaked up the sweet and sour juice of the tomatoes.

It melts in your mouth, and the rich, meaty aroma spreads freely throughout your mouth, making you intoxicated and unable to tear yourself away.

And tomatoes also play an indispensable role in this feast for the senses. They are no longer unripe fruits, but after stewing, they are transformed into a sweet and sour sauce that tightly coats the beef brisket.

Swallowed.

Kojiro Shinomiya, a character worth savoring.

These are the only words that come to mind: bright red broth, tangy yet not greasy, delicious and rich soup.

"This smell..."

At this moment, Kojiro Shinomiya was completely captivated.

Chapter 87 Shortcomings

night.

It grew increasingly profound.

Of all types of tea.

Green tea is probably a fairly common item in most households.

Green tea has a relatively high content of tea polyphenols, which can increase the tenderness of meat. However, when stewed in a pot for a long time, the flavor of unfermented green tea after oxidation is not brought out at all.

Fully fermented black tea is different!

aroma.

taste.

Both can achieve excellent leaching.

According to Shinomiya Kojiro's personal understanding, a dish with harmonious flavors should have all its ingredients perfectly blended together. No single ingredient should be overpowered by the flavors of the others.

Clearly, Ye Chen has done an excellent job in this regard!

And who could resist such a sweet and sour, appetizing tomato-braised beef brisket?

……

In fact.

White radish and tomato.

These two ingredients have essentially opposite effects in beef brisket stew.

When white radish is added to beef brisket, it absorbs the essence of the broth like a sponge in water, making it a more flavorful ingredient than the beef brisket, almost overpowering it.

Conversely, adding tomatoes to beef brisket allows the tomatoes to release their sweet and sour flavor, which can enhance the taste of the soup.

At last.

The beef brisket will also continuously absorb the flavors from the broth.

This prevents the flavor from becoming too bland, and instead makes it richer in taste.

"It tastes so familiar!"

The four palaces were still not enough.

At that moment, he felt an immense sense of peace and relaxation within himself.

……

In fact.

Not every student of Totsuki Academy comes from a noble background.