Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

"After coming to Totsuki Culinary Arts, I gradually realized that cooking is not just about pursuing novelty and creativity. While those fancy presentations and complicated production processes can attract people's attention, the most important thing is to satisfy people's taste buds and bring them deliciousness and happiness."

"It's a sense of satisfaction that comes from within, a happiness that makes you smile with just one bite."

"But in my pursuit of molecular gastronomy, I gradually overlooked this point."

"Yes!"

"I felt like I had wandered into a maze."

"They were so focused on finding novelty in the exits that they forgot the original purpose: the joy of tasting delicious food."

As Alice spoke, she unconsciously clenched her fists, her nails turning slightly white from the force, as if expressing her regret and determination: "Just like this candied sweet potato ball, it may seem simple, but it contains the essence of traditional cuisine."

"That sweet taste and soft, chewy texture are the result of countless generations of inheritance and improvement."

"But I almost missed these most essential things in pursuit of so-called innovation."

"so……"

"I now need to extract something useful from traditional cuisine."

"Incorporate it into my molecular gastronomy!"

Alice said firmly, her voice echoing in the room like a battle horn.

She knew that Totsuki Culinary Academy was a fiercely competitive place, a gathering place for culinary geniuses from all over the world, each with their own dreams and ambitions.

Only by continuously learning and improving can one gain a foothold here.

Traditional cuisine contains a wealth of wisdom and experience; those ancient cooking methods and unique seasoning techniques are exactly what she needs.

They are like a treasure trove, waiting for her to discover and utilize them.

……

It is clear.

Faced with his mother's incomprehension.

Alice deeply revealed her thoughts.

She elaborated on the lessons she learned from making this candied sweet potato ball, from the selection of ingredients to the cooking temperature, from the combination of seasonings to the art of plating. Every detail was filled with her respect for traditional cuisine and her expectations for the future.

She hopes her mother can understand her choice and support her decision, just like when she was a child, her mother always stood behind her and cheered her on.

"Ok?"

Listening to Alice's words.

Leonora was taken aback.

Her eyes were wide open, as if she couldn't believe what was happening before her eyes.

In that instant, she suddenly felt like she didn't recognize her daughter anymore. The little girl who used to always rely on her and had naive fantasies about cooking had now grown into a thoughtful and independent young woman.

It's important to know that even Alice's mother was completely unaware of these problems.

She always thought that her daughter's development in the field of molecular gastronomy was very smooth, like a sailboat sailing on a calm sea without encountering any big storms.

She watched her daughter win awards in various competitions and sign contracts with major culinary institutions, feeling proud and gratified, but she overlooked the confusion and uncertainty that might exist deep in her daughter's heart.

but.

nowadays.

Alice was able to realize this and worked tirelessly to change herself.

This result clearly had a strong impact on Leonora Nakiri.

She looked at her daughter, her eyes filled with complex emotions—surprise, relief, and a touch of guilt. She realized that, as a mother, although she had always been by her daughter's side, she hadn't truly entered her daughter's inner world.

Until now.

Seeing the determination and resolve in her daughter's eyes.

She then realized that it was a sign of growth and transformation.

She knew that her daughter had grown up; she had her own thoughts and judgments and was able to face and solve problems independently.

Like a butterfly emerging from its cocoon, it begins to fly freely in its own sky!

……

"Alice, you've really grown up."

Leonora said softly, her voice filled with emotion.

The voice was like a spring breeze, gently caressing Alice's heart. Then, she stepped forward and hugged her daughter tightly. The hug was like a warm harbor, giving Alice a sense of endless security and support.

It was as if it was telling her that no matter what choice she made, it would always support her.

And in this embrace.

Alice felt her mother's love and trust.

She knew that her path was full of challenges, but with her mother's support, she had the motivation to move forward.

Alice closed her eyes and quietly enjoyed the warmth of the moment, secretly vowing to make a brilliant career in cooking and make her mother proud!

Chapter 109 Fantasy Ingredients, Lv20 Elephant Bear

Totsuki Academy.

The kitchen on the top floor of a magnificent high-rise building.

This is the private kitchen of Erina Nakiri, the tenth seat of the Elite Ten. The entire interior space is bright and spacious, and at this moment, she is witnessing Ye Chen taking out new fantasy ingredients:

The paw of a bear!

This fantastical ingredient was a reward Ye Chen received for checking in during the accommodation and training program.

The elephant bear is a mammal, with a capture level of Lv20. Its habitat is in high-altitude areas and other regions rich in food. It can reach a length of 20 meters, a height of 30 meters, and a weight of up to 40 tons!

Its appearance is that of a hybrid of an elephant and a bear, commonly known as the 'mammoth bear'.

Ah!

Despite taking it out.

Even its hands were surprisingly large.

Erina's eyes widened instantly, her face filled with shock and disbelief: "What...what is this? I've never seen such a strange creature before!"

Hisako stood beside Erina, equally stunned by the elephant bear paw before her.

She covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes wide like copper bells, her body trembling slightly, thinking to herself, if even her palms are this big, then how tall and big must this kind of fantastical ingredient be?

"These are the paws of an elephant bear!"

Ye Chen replied.

象？

熊？

Upon hearing this, Erina's shock intensified.

She couldn't help but step forward and examine the elephant bear's paws closely, as if admiring a priceless treasure: "What must the flesh of such a huge creature be like?"

Ye Chen continued, "When elephant bears are awake, they will eat everything in front of them to store up nutrients for the next hibernation period. They are definitely omnivores."

"Despite possessing absolute strength, it is said that elephant bears store all kinds of nutrients and fats in their bodies. Having stored all the bounty of nature, the meat of elephant bears is a super delicious congealed flavor, with the tenderness of top-grade fish and the sweetness of various fruits."

"It's so delicious it'll bring tears to your eyes!"

Therefore, some people are even willing to risk their lives to hunt for these delicacies.

Hisako's eyes flashed with excitement upon hearing this, but then a look of worry appeared on her face: "Such precious ingredients must be very difficult to cook, right? What if it's ruined? Wouldn't that be such a waste?"

Erina nodded, agreeing wholeheartedly, and said, "That's right, such rare ingredients must be treated with the most exquisite cooking techniques."

"After all, ordinary cooking methods simply cannot bring out its true value."

Say it.

She turned to look at Ye Chen.

Her bright eyes were filled with anticipation: "How do you plan to cook this bear paw?"

Ye Chen smiled slightly and said confidently, "How to cook this is no problem for a world-class chef like me!"

……

From ancient history to the prosperous present.

Humanity's exploration of delicious food has never stopped.

To satisfy the insatiable desire for food, all sorts of dazzling cooking methods were invented.

Especially in China, a country with a long and rich culinary culture, the ancients reached the pinnacle of culinary skills. On their tables, birds and beasts, as long as they belonged to the animal category, could become delicacies.

For most people.

The meat we eat daily is mostly from common animals, such as:

Tender chicken.