Food Wars!: I Became a Fantasy Ingredient Supplier

Start imagining it.

The flesh of the nut-shaped taiko fish is thick, oily, and shiny.

Just a few sniffs and a few breaths are enough to make you feel incredibly fresh.

Whether it's braising, frying, stewing, boiling, or making soup, each cooking method can bring out its unique flavor to the fullest, allowing people to fully appreciate the infinite possibilities of imaginative ingredients.

At this moment, Hisako, as the personal secretary, had only one thought echoing in her mind:

If you miss this mouthwatering nut-fed shad feast in your lifetime, your life will be filled with regret until the day you die!

……

"Gudong."

A clear swallowing sound rang out.

Erina Nakiri also swallowed hard.

She tried to calm her slightly agitated emotions, but the aroma of the nut and shad dishes that Ye Chen served kept wafting into her nostrils.

It aroused her great desire, making her feel like a kitten was scratching at her heart, making her very itchy.

"Eat quickly."

"It might not taste as good when it's cold!"

Seeing the two of them drooling with anticipation, Ye Chen could only chuckle.

Hisako Niito, naturally, said nothing and immediately started eating.

Erina, standing next to him, hesitated for a moment before picking up her chopsticks and taking a bite. She immediately noticed that the braised nut and shad cutlet dish was fragrant and had a savory taste.

taste.

seriously.

It was more delicious than any dish she had ever tasted in her life.

……

then.

She stopped thinking about it.

They ate slowly, taking small bites.

It has to be said that nobles are nobles, and young ladies are young ladies; they are not like those nouveau riche or anything like that.

Even in this small restaurant, right here in the heart of the city, eating the dishes Ye Chen made with his imagined ingredients, one can still feel an air of elegance and composure!

"An unparalleled flavor!"

As she ate, Erina's elegant eyes were filled with surprise.

"This braised nut-filled tilapia fillet is tender, plump, and delicious."

"The rich nutty flavor adds a unique surprise to this dish. The mellow aroma of the nuts blends with the freshness of the taiko fish, creating wonderful sparks in the mouth."

"My divine tongue...it's about to...it's about to...ah...I can't take it anymore!"

Say it.

Erina couldn't help but roll her eyes.

Her eyes immediately revealed a lecherous look, a stark contrast to her previously elegant eating manners and demeanor.

Knowing that his cooking had once again conquered the God Tongue, Ye Chen's lips began to curl into a slight smile.

……

"Braised in soy sauce".

What exactly is the flavor?

There are many differences in how to make braised pork, a common dish, across different regions of China, from north to south.

Even in the same area, each housewife has her own unique recipe for braising.

But in Ye Chen's view...

The color "red" comes from soy sauce.

Alternatively, the chef may simply rely on caramelizing sugar to achieve the desired color.

Whether it's the caramelized sugar and spices of the North, or the dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, and Shaoxing wine with sugar of the South...

In Chinese cooking, the core flavor of "braised" is "salty and savory as the base, rich in soy sauce aroma, with a slightly sweet aftertaste," which can be considered a complex flavor profile with rich layers and a mellow balance.

however.

This was something Erina never expected.

This nutty-flavored shad is surprisingly good when prepared by braising!

It should be noted that this technique can only be used for ingredients with a firmer texture and coarser fibers.

For example, pork, lamb, and beef need to be heated for a long time to allow the flavors to penetrate while maintaining the shape of the ingredients, so braising is fine.

However, fish, especially common freshwater fish and sea fish chunks, are used because their flesh is tender, their fibers are short, they are easy to fall apart when cooked for a long time, and their umami substances are released quickly. Therefore, they can only be heated for a short time to absorb the flavor.

Therefore, if we braise it...

Ok.

It's not that it's impossible.

However, controlling the heat is more challenging.

Perhaps it's because the skin of this nut-fed taiko is harder than that of the regular taiko?

Therefore, braising brings out the delicious and smooth texture even more!

"what?"

"what happened?"

Unexpectedly, at this very moment...

Slightly snapping out of her daze, Erina quickly sampled another dish: kimchi, nuts, and sashimi. Her pupils dilated instantly, and her expression became even more astonished.

"It's also delicious when it's made into cabbage, nuts, and sashimi!"

……

Obvious.

This rare and fantastical ingredient.

You can't use common sense and rules from everyday life, and you certainly can't use Erina's most prized ability, the God Tongue, to analyze or spy on her!

"Woooooo~"

At that moment, a sob broke the delicate atmosphere.

"Young Miss, these dishes, made primarily with nut-fed shad, are so delicious that they make your soul tremble."

Hisako Shinto was already crying her eyes out.

But she disregarded her image, her eyes filled with devotion and fascination for the dishes before her.

The taiko fish, which concentrates the endless freshness of the sea, has a tender texture like a cloud. With a gentle touch, it spreads on the tip of the tongue, turning into a delicious wave that sweeps across the entire mouth.

The rich, oily aroma and layered nutty flavor are particularly unique and captivating.

of course.

There's also the control over the heat.

Ye Chen has truly achieved a level of brilliance.

This ensures that each ingredient retains its most authentic flavor and maximizes its value.

The refreshing aroma of various ingredients, along with the rich and delicious broth, allows one to enjoy the flavors without any burden, making Hisako unable to stop eating them.

Honestly, this kind of dish is truly one of a kind in the world!

……

without any exaggeration.

Despite the myriad thoughts churning within Hisako's heart, she found it difficult to accurately describe its deliciousness in words.

The feeling was like suddenly finding a ray of light in the darkness, or like receiving rain after a long drought in the desert. With just one sip, all my emotions turned into tears that welled up in my eyes!

"Ah?"

"what's up?"

Why can't I stop crying? The tears just keep flowing.

Chapter 54 Hexagonal Warrior

color.

Fragrant.