Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

What came into view was a Japanese dish with salmon roe and eggs as its core ingredients:

Salmon roe gunkan sushi!

The main ingredient, salmon roe, is round and plump, resembling shimmering pearls or rubies carefully polished by nature.

They are arranged closely and neatly, and their surface is covered with a viscous film.

"Huh? This is..."

Erina was shocked and immediately leaned closer, sniffing the air a few times.

……

At last.

She closed her eyes, savoring the moment.

Then, Erina suddenly remembered something, quickly opened her bright eyes, and said, "Salmon roe soaked in truffle oil?"

"Or is this creamy film... made from rooster comb oil extracted at low temperatures?"

"No, no."

"Cock comb oil comes from pigs."

"Specifically, it refers to the fatty band at the edge of the upper lobe of the pig's lung."

"It's fine for ordinary people to use this kind of pig mesenteric fat."

"But I'm a genius chef with the God Tongue! You... you can't be that stupid, can you?"

Chapter 14 The Girl with the God Tongue

A high-end Japanese restaurant.

Generally, four types of caviar are provided:

Herring roe.

Salmon roe.

Crab roe.

Wasabi crab roe.

But what many people may not know is that wasabi crab roe, or the "crab roe" commonly used in Japanese restaurants, actually has nothing to do with crab at all.

It is actually obtained by "artificially creating" flying fish eggs.

……

For many people.

Eating is perhaps the most important part of traveling.

After all, if you can't even eat well, what's the point of having fun?

For a WGO three-star restaurant they've always dreamed of, most people would even take time off work to fly across the ocean to eat there.

of course.

As long as you're willing to spend money.

Going to a good restaurant and eating good food isn't that difficult.

However, due to differences in language, culture, perspectives, and other aspects, it is not so easy to truly understand a good restaurant, especially a high-end sushi restaurant that always seems like an ice queen.

Sushi is just that kind of thing.

The simpler something seems, the harder it is to appreciate its true meaning. Its subtleties require careful sensory observation and a wealth of accumulated understanding over time.

"Miss."

"Others can be fooled, but I... how could I dare to cut corners in front of you?"

The chef felt a chill run down his spine under Erina's sharp gaze and quickly waved his hands, offering an explanation.

"Humph!"

"In my opinion."

"You certainly don't have the guts."

Looking at the timid chef in front of her, Erina couldn't help but feel even more contemptuous.

Immediately afterwards, she straightened her posture, looked back at the plate of salmon roe gunkan sushi on the table, hesitated several times, and then reached out and picked up a small piece of sushi.

……

fingertip.

The moment I touched the sushi.

You can clearly feel the perfect firmness and elasticity of the vinegared rice.

It's neither too loose to hold its shape, nor too firm to lose its soft and chewy texture.

Can't help but.

Erina Nakiri brings the sushi close to her nose.

Instantly, a fresh scent with a hint of the ocean wafted over.

It was the unique sweetness of salmon roe, perfectly blended with the slightly fermented sour aroma of vinegared rice, as if instantly transporting her to that turbulent yet vibrant ocean.

Erina eagerly opened her cherry-like mouth and began to bite into the sushi.

In an instant.

The salmon roe burst open between my teeth.

It was an incredibly wonderful experience, like countless tiny umami bombs exploding simultaneously in your mouth.

The rich and mellow umami flavor instantly fills the taste buds.

Simultaneously.

It also has a slightly salty taste.

It perfectly complements the natural sweetness of the salmon roe!

This sweetness is not the kind that is straightforward and intense, but rather a delicate, mellow, and multi-layered sweetness that leaves a lasting impression!

Finally, there's the vinegared rice.

The soft, chewy texture of the salmon roe created a striking yet harmonious contrast with the bouncy texture of the salmon roe.

The vinegared rice spreads in your mouth, releasing a subtle sour taste. This sourness not only neutralizes the greasiness of the salmon roe but also further enhances the overall umami flavor, making each bite full of rich layers of flavor.

The thin sheet of seaweed adds a touch of caramelized aroma and a crisp texture when chewed.

……

sushi, English sushi

This word is familiar worldwide and can even be used to directly represent the unique food of Japan.

The chef with the eye contact, Yosuke Imada, is the manager of Kyubey, the second sushi restaurant in Japan to be recognized as a three-star restaurant by the WGO (World Food Organization).

Ah!

His life story is truly remarkable.

At the age of 18, Yosuke Imada began his training and was sent to work as an apprentice at a sushi restaurant.

He didn't officially take over as store manager until he was 30 years old, and he still does today.

Despite surviving the Japanese bubble economy, it has grown to include 13 restaurants, mostly located in high-end hotels in Tokyo and Osaka, and even has take-out counters in department stores.

Furthermore, when the WGO executives inspected the Kyubei Sushi restaurant, they found its business philosophy to be quite interesting:

"We refuse any discriminatory treatment!"

Whether they are politicians, celebrities, or tourists who only visit once.

Even if I don't personally make the sushi and serve the guests, I will still personally greet each one of them.

pragmatic.

humble.

This kind of service attitude.

This is indeed an effective and practical approach.

……

Swallowed.

After taking the first bite of sushi.

Erina closed her eyes slightly, her long eyelashes trembling like butterfly wings, as if she wanted to carefully treasure this wonderful moment in the softest corner of her heart.

In this tranquil moment of reflection, time seems to slow down.

Her thoughts, like clouds brushed by the sea breeze, drifted leisurely into the distance.