Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

Unexpectedly, at this moment, Nakiri Managi's delicate hand tightened, as Ye Chen's large hand grabbed it.

Looking up, she saw Ye Chen's serious expression: "I admit, if it were your offer of five times the market price, I wouldn't be very tempted. But one must adhere to principles, and I'm not interested in things that rely on connections and power."

"I would consider collaborating with the WGO Food Organization."

"Really?"

"Then... what are your conditions?"

Upon hearing this, Nakiri Managi's eyes immediately lit up.

"Some inexpensive and readily available fantasy ingredients."

"For example, Lv1 roasted whole pig, or the upcoming nut-based katana ingredient. I can trade with your WGO separately, and I guarantee I won't sell it to anyone else."

"But higher-level ones, like this Lv12 Rainbow Fruit, well, they're not impossible to trade separately, it depends on my mood!"

"it is good."

"Your words are enough."

Managi's eyes flickered, then she replied excitedly.

……

Inside the magnificent, golden building.

Every space is meticulously crafted, equipped with the finest fabrics, exquisite furniture, and cutting-edge smart devices.

A spacious kitchen.

A wide variety of cooking utensils are on display.

At a clean dining table sat a proud young lady with long golden hair, enjoying a bowl of lotus seed, lily bulb, and lean pork soup.

The soup has a color that is neither oily nor greasy, and a clear and fragrant taste.

Like the rays of sunlight filtering through the leaves in summer, warm but not scorching.

It gives people a very comfortable and pleasant feeling.

……

Generally speaking.

People who drink less soup may not be familiar with lily bulbs, a food that is both medicinal and edible.

Lily bulbs are more commonly found in lotus seed and lily bulb soup, which is cooked with lotus seeds. In autumn, lotus seed, lily bulb, and lean pork soup is a nourishing soup that nourishes yin, moistens the lungs, and calms the mind.

The earliest extant monograph on traditional Chinese medicine diet therapy, "Dietary Therapy Materia Medica," records: "Lily bulbs are used to treat jaundice caused by heart palpitations. They should be steamed, mixed with honey, and eaten."

Lily bulbs are used to treat excessive heat in the spleen and stomach.

Steamed lilies can be eaten with honey, or they are especially good when made into powder.

Fresh lilies, after being dried in the sun and air, are made into dried lilies, which can be used all year round.

Because lily enters the heart meridian, traditional Chinese medicine believes that lily has a calming and soothing effect on lingering heat or emotional distress caused by restlessness, palpitations, insomnia, excessive dreaming, and mental confusion.

this time.

Erina's work as a taste tester was making her increasingly busy.

Often suffering from poor sleep quality due to anxiety, Hisako, who works as his personal assistant, made this lotus seed, lily bulb, and lean pork soup.

……

"very good."

"Hisako, your theory and practical experience in medicinal cuisine have improved a lot recently."

Erina swallowed hard, opened her eyes, looked at Hisako, and couldn't help but give her a very high evaluation.

"what?"

"Really...really?"

"I recently learned that Miss has been having trouble sleeping and I'm very worried about your health, so I've been researching more about dietary therapy."

Upon hearing this, Hisako was so excited she almost jumped up.

As long as she can gain Erina's approval and affirmation, then all her hard work is not worth mentioning.

"You have a heart."

Erina was somewhat moved.

Since her mother, Nakiri Managi, left home, she has been living with her lackey, cough cough, secretary, for the past ten years.

And it is thanks to her meticulous care and companionship over the years that I am not so lonely.

"No, it's what I should do."

Feishao said.

……

Just as the atmosphere became quiet.

Erina, savoring the taste and texture of the lotus seed, lily bulb, and lean pork soup, said, "Well, actually, your cooking still has quite a few mistakes and flaws."

"What?" Hisako asked, her face turning pale.

Upon learning that her painstakingly prepared medicinal cuisine had many problems, she felt a pang of guilt.

"You have a fatal problem in the area of ​​controlling the heat alone."

"Dried lotus seeds are not easy to cook until soft, so you should first bring them to a boil over high heat, then simmer over low heat for 30 minutes. Remember, don't underestimate the importance of adjusting the heat; only then can the flavor of the lotus seeds be brought out!"

Chapter 33 Apple Juice That Surpasses Everything

Any dish.

"Perfection" is impossible.

There used to be a couplet in the restaurant that read: "It's hard to please everyone; come from all directions to taste what's available."

Such words.

That's pure nonsense.

Kobe beef is highly regarded and expensive, but using it to make braised beef is a waste.

Many people say KFC is delicious, but some people just don't like it!

Nothing in the world is perfect, and the world itself is imperfect. If we were to force a perfect thing, in Erina's mind, it would be fresh enough ingredients, like the imaginary ingredient that startles an apple.

But how many fantastical ingredients actually exist in this world?

……

"Miss."

"I will always remember your admonition."

Finally, Hisako bowed slightly, her expression respectful and focused.

"admonition?"

Erina was stunned for a moment.

He then realized that his occupational habit had kicked in again: he liked to use his God Tongue ability to analyze and find flaws after tasting a dish.

"Although your cooking still has some flaws in certain details."

"But when this whole bowl of lotus seed, lily bulb, and lean pork soup is placed in front of you, the rich and tempting aroma still wafts over you, making it irresistible!"

After saying that, under Hisako's expectant and nervous gaze, Erina scooped up another spoonful and put it in her mouth, then ate it with gusto, her actions showing her approval of the nourishing soup.

……

Lotus seeds.

Round and white.

The lilies, petals unfurled, and the shredded lean pork, like agile fish swimming at the bottom of a lake, appear and disappear in the soup.

The broth slid down her throat like a warm stream, carrying the sweetness of lotus seeds, the fragrance of lilies, and the tender lean meat, beginning to nourish every corner of her body.

All that remains is a heart full of joy and peace.

碗。

Empty.

Not a single drop of soup was left.

Hisako was very happy and then wanted to clean up the dishes and leave the room.

"Hisako, don't leave yet, stay and talk to me."

Unexpectedly, Erina suddenly called out to her.

Knowing that Erina has been feeling down lately, and with the appearance of the fantasy ingredients, especially after personally tasting the frightening apple, she has become even more distracted.

Therefore, Hisako did not hesitate at all and quickly sat down next to her to keep her company.