Food Wars!: Delicious Food of the Heavens

Chapter 87 Shredded Pork with Green Peppers

"Of course we should do it! Why not do it once it's done?" Lin Yu laughed.

Hisako Niito exclaimed in surprise, "But there's not enough time!"

"How long have you put it in the refrigerator?" Hisako Shinto asked with some concern.

"That's definitely not enough time for the ingredients to cool down to a sufficient temperature, is it?"

"Don't worry, of course I know that."

Lin Yu patted Hisako Shinto on the shoulder, revealing a confident expression.

"I had this question in mind when I decided to make this impromptu dish."

Under Hisako Niito's watchful gaze, Lin Yu pulled out something that looked like a gas canister from under the table.

"Finally, I found this!"

Hisako Niito exclaimed, "Liquid nitrogen!"

"That's right." Lin Yu happily waved the gas cylinder in his hand. "With this, my sudden inspiration is no longer a mirage."

Lin Yu carefully placed the liquid nitrogen bottle on the table. "Hisako, you go serve the food first!"

Hisako Shinto pointed to herself, her tone somewhat surprised.

Am I alone?

"Yeah, right." Lin Yu raised an eyebrow at her. "As Erina's assistant, handling this kind of small situation should be a piece of cake for you, shouldn't it?"

"Don't panic!"

Lin Yu placed one hand on Hisako Shinto's shoulder and gently applied pressure.

"Don't worry, our group's cooking skills are very high, we won't be eliminated."

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"Trust me! It'll be fine."

Suddenly, Lin Yu remembered something and reminded Hisako Shinoto, "Oh right, remember to remind Kikuchi-senpai that the order of eating is to eat the green pepper and shredded pork first, then the apple stewed pork chops. That way, the flavors in your mouth will be more harmonious."

"I'll appear shortly after we've finished tasting the two dishes to give our group a perfect ending to our cooking session!"

Lin Yu grinned and gave Hisako Shinto a thumbs-up to cheer her on.

"Go, Hisako!"

"I believe in you, don't let me down."

After saying that, Lin Yu ignored Hisako Shinto, turned around, took out the cooled blueberry jam and yam puree from the refrigerator, and began operating the liquid nitrogen cylinder in his hand.

On the other side, Hisako Shinto saw that Lin Yu was already focused on the third dish, so she could only take a deep breath and encourage herself.

"It's okay, Hisako, it's nothing serious, you can do it."

Feeling the marks left by Lin Yu's pressure on her shoulder, Hisako Shinoto took a few deep breaths and quickly calmed herself down.

She carried the food away from the kitchen counter and walked towards the podium.

Hisako Shinto was the first person in the entire classroom to submit her dish, and coupled with Lin Yu's eye-catching and dazzling performance, she immediately attracted a lot of attention.

Everyone was naturally curious and wanted to see how the first group to submit their work would be evaluated.

This can also help them understand the mentor's review standards and difficulty.

"It seems the first group of students has already finished cooking!"

"It's incredibly fast!"

Kikuchi Yoko looked at Shinoto Hisako with a smile as she walked up to her.

"By the way, where are the guys in your group?"

"He... he's still making the third dish," Hisako Shinoto hesitated for a moment before answering honestly.

Upon hearing this, Kikuchi Yoko's face immediately lit up with surprise and delight.

"Huh?!"

"I only asked for two dishes, but I didn't expect a student to voluntarily ask for three!"

Kikuchi Sonoka leaned to one side, peering towards the kitchen counter.

"Is he still doing it?"

"Yes!"

Hisako Niito, fearing the other party might be unhappy, quickly explained, "But please don't worry! He'll definitely make it!"

Hisako Shinto said this with a very serious tone.

Kikuchi Sonoka was amused by the serious look on the junior's face.

"Alright, since you trust your partner, I'll sample the two dishes that are already finished and look forward to the third!"

Thank you for your understanding!

Seeing the gentle smile on Kikuchi Sonoka's face, Shinoto Hisako immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

"Also, if possible, please taste the shredded pork with green peppers first, then the stewed pork chops with apples, in that order. This will help to make the flavors of the dishes more harmonious."

Kikuchi Sonoka smiled and said, "Of course, no problem!"

"After all, you are the chefs who cook the dishes, and in this regard, diners should definitely listen to the chefs' advice."

Kikuchi Sonoka smiled and agreed to Hisako Shinomiya's request. She then took chopsticks, picked up a piece of shredded beef, and put it in her mouth.

Before she could even savor it, the moment her teeth fell, Kikuchi Yoko's eyes widened, and a light even shone deep within her pupils.

"So soft and tender!"

"And it feels so refreshing!"

Kikuchi Sonoka covered her mouth, chewing and humming softly in admiration, her face showing a very happy expression.

The shredded beef is coated with a rich amber sauce that is slightly sweet but not greasy.

During the intense stir-frying process, the surface of the sauce developed a slightly charred crust under the high temperature, releasing a unique, fruity aroma.

After biting through the outer layer of sauce, the tender beef inside reveals its full tenderness.

Kikuchi Yoko felt that she barely had to use her teeth and didn't feel any resistance at all as she smoothly cut the beef.

The beef is incredibly tender, and when you bite into it, it oozes out tempting juices.

But it's not just beef juice; it also has a unique fruity aroma, adding a refreshing fruity fragrance to the rich meaty flavor of the beef.

"Next, let's try combining the beef with the other ingredients. What will it taste like?"

Kikuchi Yonka picked up another large mouthful, containing all the ingredients, and put the shredded beef, bamboo shoots, and green peppers into her mouth together.

"Hmm~"

Kikuchi Yoko comfortably closed her eyes and let out a long, soft hum.

"The deliciousness has been elevated to another level!"

Compared to the simple tender meaty texture in my mouth just now, there are now two more ingredients, making the taste even richer.

Bamboo shoots possess an elegant tenderness with a touch of gentle crispness.

Green bell peppers are distinctly fresh, crisp, and fragrant.

In addition, the incredibly tender shredded beef creates a magical and layered chewing experience as you chew, with three different textures overlapping.

Kikuchienka chews her food slowly, with gentle movements and a very elegant posture.

As she swallowed the food in her mouth, Kikuchi Sonoka showed a very satisfied expression and nodded in contentment.

"What a harmonious flavor!"

"What an amazing junior!"

Kikuchi clapped her hands and couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

This is Kikuchi Yoko's heartfelt praise.

During her tasting just now.

Crisp green peppers, tender bamboo shoots, and succulent beef.

Three ingredients with different textures and three distinct flavors are brought together on one plate without any conflict or disharmony.

It's as if... these three ingredients were naturally meant to be paired together like this.

But Kikuchi Sonoka knew that this was because there was a key in this dish that connected all the ingredients.

It is this ingredient that powerfully and harmoniously blends all the ingredients together.

"Rich in flavor, with a mellow sweetness, yet not at all cloying..."

""

Kikuchi Sonoka raised her head, looked at Shinoto Hisako, a gentle smile curving her lips.

"Hisako-san, is that golden sauce on the plate from persimmons?"

Kikuchi Enka hit the nail on the head.

Hisako Niito nodded. "Yes, that's right!"

"But it shouldn't be just that, right?" Kikuchi Sonoka suddenly said.

Then, she picked up another piece of food, put it in her mouth, squinted her eyes slightly, and chewed very carefully, as if she was savoring it.

"The persimmon sauce is ground very finely and stir-fried in oil, which not only enhances the texture of the sauce but also further brings out the flavor of the persimmons."

Kikuchi Sonoka's eyes narrowed. "But to make this flavor, this sauce alone is definitely not enough!"