Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

His expression was very serious. He merely glanced around and discovered that the number of trainees present had dwindled to almost half of the original thousand or so.

Finally, he looked away, quickly picked up the microphone, and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, the next part is the last part of the residential training program."

"From now on, you will have the privilege of tasting the dishes prepared by all the examiners, which will form a set meal. And I would like to formally announce to you survivors that you have passed all the accommodation training activities for the 6 days and 5 nights."

"Now, you can all enjoy yourselves!"

……

Finished talking.

There was a moment of silence.

Then, the crowd's wails turned into cheers.

"Waaaah... Xiaohui, is it true?"

"All the students in our Polaris Dormitory actually passed the residential training program! Waaaaah... I... I'm so excited and thrilled!"

In the crowd, Yoshino Yuuki, with her hair in a bun, immediately opened her arms and hugged Tadokoro Megumi tightly, bursting into tears of joy.

Just as Isshiki Satoshi had hoped, all the students from the Polar Star Dormitory who went to participate in the residential training program passed, despite an elimination rate of around 50%.

"Yes! The training these past few days has really taken its toll on me."

When Tadokoro Megumi saw Yoshino Yuuki crying, she couldn't help but reach out and pat her on the back, and then said with deep feeling.

"alright."

"Yoshino, stop crying! There's a celebration banquet coming up, hosted by the examiner himself!"

"You know, being able to taste the dishes made by these examiners is something that we students could never have imagined in our entire lives."

He glanced deeply at Yoshino Yuuki from the side.

Like an older sister, Ryoko Sakaki spoke softly with an expectant expression on her face.

"Yes."

"It looks like there are even dishes prepared by the examiners~"

After saying that, Yoshino Yuuki quickly wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

Immediately afterwards, she grabbed Tadokoro Megumi's hand and said, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and grab a good spot."

……

soon.

Amidst gasps of amazement, the feast finally began.

Yoshino Yuuki, who had already secured a good spot, hurriedly reached out and picked up a fish roe and shrimp sushi and an ark shell sushi, then placed them in front of Tadokoro Megumi's plate.

"Xiao Hui, eat quickly, eat quickly."

At this moment, Yoshino Yuuki, who was already slurping her squid ink ramen, quickly spoke to Tadokoro Megumi sitting next to her.

"I understand," Tadokoro Megumi nodded.

Then, she looked up at the ark shell sushi on her plate.

Suddenly, she felt even hungrier, so she couldn't wait to reach out and gently pick up the ark shell sushi from the plate, then ate the whole sushi in one go.

……

Japanese-style sushi.

This is probably the earliest, fastest, and most successful example of their culinary culture export.

After all, when people think of Japanese cuisine, the first thing that comes to mind is probably sushi, which shows the status of Japanese sushi in the culinary world.

in fact.

That makes perfect sense when you think about it.

Japan is a country surrounded by the sea.

Its geographical location, surrounded by the sea on all sides, provides it with abundant marine resources.

The Japanese, who live by the sea, chose to preserve their food by pickling it with salt and rice in order to preserve it for a long time. So, the earliest sushi actually appeared as salted fish.

It wasn't until the Edo period that the Japanese began to use fresh fish with rice as a dish.

From that time on, sushi began to take shape.

World.

The high regard for sushi is undeniable.

After all, it is organic, natural, and rich in protein, representing an elegant and healthy lifestyle.

……

Ark shell.

It is called ark shell.

It is only because it has a bright red body.

The moment the shell was opened, blood was everywhere, creating a chilling feeling of being at a crime scene.

Most shellfish have blood containing a large amount of hemocyanin, which makes them appear blue; however, the blood of ark shells and their relatives contains hemoglobin, so they are unusually red.

The ark shell has some similar-looking relatives in Japan, such as the Sato shell and the monkey-cheeked shell.

Apart from these two.

There are also several other, lesser-known relatives.

However, if you don't have presbyopia and aren't too bad at math, it's not difficult to distinguish them.

The most scientific, simple, and straightforward way to distinguish them is to count their radial ribs, that is, the radial stripes on their shells.

The ark clam has about 42 radial ribs, the Sato clam, which is about the same size as the ark clam, has about 38 ribs, the monkey-cheek clam has about 32 ribs, the unequal-shelled blood clam, which is about the same size as the monkey-cheek clam, has about 29 ribs, and the gray clam has about 17 to 18 ribs.

The fresh meat of the ark shell.

It tastes sweet and rich, yet tender.

At the same time, the freshest sashimi and seasoned rice are mixed together, and you can feel incredibly satisfied the moment you swallow it without needing any dipping sauce.

It requires no fancy techniques or complicated seasonings; all that's needed is the perfection and freshness of the ingredients to bring out their natural flavor!

Obviously.

The original flavor of this ingredient is the best.

And this ark shell sushi that Tadokoro Megumi swallowed whole perfectly embodies that.

The freshness of the ark shell, the richness of its fat, and the sweetness of the rice are all perfectly blended together. The delicate, subtle fragrance lingers in the mouth, refusing to dissipate.

Moreover, ark shells have a very high fat content.

Therefore, unlike regular raw fish which is elastic and chewy, it is soft and melts in your mouth.

……

"Wow~"

"This sushi tastes amazing!"

Megumi Tadokoro's eyes lit up immediately, and she couldn't resist picking up another small piece of ark shell sushi, dipping it in a little wasabi paste, and continuing to eat.

Upon tasting it, all I could taste was the freshness of the ark shell sushi.

The flavor becomes even more complex now, thanks to the spiciness of the wasabi paste.

The beauty of the ark shell, the harmony of its colors, and the creative combination of ingredients make it unforgettable with just one bite!

Simultaneously.

Wasabi puree for added flavor.

That subtle spiciness perfectly complements the savory flavor of the ark shell.

Ultimately, the texture and flavor that one experiences are truly difficult to describe in words.

……

"How about it?"

"My ark shell sushi is just as good as anyone else's, isn't it?"

however.

Right now.

A sweet voice rang out behind Tadokoro Megumi.

Hinako Inui, with a smile on her face, approached Megumi Tadokoro. Looking at the adorable Megumi eating the ark shell sushi she had made, she couldn't help but ask happily.

"Senior, your ark shell sushi tastes good."

Tadokoro Megumi turned to look at Inui Hinako, clearly surprised by Inui Hinako's sudden arrival. But in the end, she smiled and replied.

"Okay, then eat as much as you like~"

Upon hearing this, Hinako felt a warm glow in her heart and personally brought her a plate of gunkan sushi that she had made herself.