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After processing the beef, put it into a pressure cooker, add 900ml of boiling water and a bay leaf, and cook for 20 minutes after the pressure is reached. Then let the pressure be released naturally. This will allow the beef to absorb more flavor and become more chewy, but it will not become mushy.

After venting the air, Toyotani Mata removed the bay leaves and poured the beef and broth into a bowl for later use.

At this point, Feng Gujian took out another wok, added a large spoonful of salad oil and 10g of butter, turned it to medium-low heat, and sautéed minced garlic until fragrant before the butter was completely melted. He then added onions and carrots and sautéed until the onions softened. He added potato chunks and continued to sauté until the edges of the potatoes became translucent. He added the beef and all the broth, covered the wok, and simmered. Once the potatoes were tender, he turned off the heat, broke the curry cubes into pieces, added them to the wok, and stirred until the curry cubes were completely melted. He then simmered it over low heat for about 10 more minutes.

As he waited, Feng Gujian couldn't help but look towards Su Luo. Although he believed he had won an overwhelming victory, he couldn't help but look in that direction for psychological reasons.

After selecting the ingredients, Su Luo started by cooking the rice. Although both sides used the same rice, the results were naturally different depending on the chef. Curry rice is similar to rice bowls, so the best way to cook it is to keep each grain separate, similar to how rice is used for sushi. If the rice is cooked too soft, the flavor will mix with the curry when it is poured over, instead of melting together, which would ruin the overall taste of the dish.

Therefore, although rice is not the most important part, it accounts for half of the entire dish. If it is not handled well, it will lower the rating of the dish. Sometimes, when comparing dishes, any small detail can lead to failure.

After cooking the rice, Su Luo used the time to prepare the other ingredients. First, she washed the beef leg and cut it into pieces of roughly the same size, then soaked it in water for 20 minutes to remove the blood.

During these 20 minutes, you can prepare the spices. Su Luo slices the ginger into thin slices, takes out a pressure cooker, puts clean water into the pressure cooker (running water is best), then puts in the beef chunks and ginger slices, pours in cooking wine, brings it to a boil over high heat, then turns to low heat and cooks for about 28-30 minutes. At this point, the beef will be basically cooked until tender.

While the beef was cooking, Su Luo started preparing the other ingredients. She washed the green and red peppers and cut them into small pieces of the same size. She also peeled the outer skin of the onion and cut it into slices similar in size to the beef pieces. This would make the dish look more appealing.

Next, she started processing the eggplant, cutting it lengthwise and then into 4-5cm pieces. Su Luo quickly made cross-shaped cuts on the eggplant skin, keeping the depth and position of the cuts consistent, making it look like a pineapple. It was obviously not easy to do this and maintain this rhythm.

After preparing the ingredients, Su Luo took another pot, lit a fire, added oil, and heated the oil in the pot. To adjust the temperature to her liking, Su Luo placed her hand 20cm above the pot to test the oil temperature. When the oil was slightly hot to the touch, she poured the eggplant into the pot.

After Su Luo put the eggplant into the pot, small bubbles of the same size immediately appeared around it. Once the surface of the eggplant was slightly browned, she took it out and drained off the excess oil.

After the beef is cooked, remove it and set it aside. Pour a little oil into a frying pan, and once the oil is hot, add the onions and sauté until they are slightly browned. Then add the curry cubes and cook over medium-low heat until they melt. Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Then add an appropriate amount of water and simmer for about 1-2 minutes to develop the flavor. Finally, add the cooked beef from step 2.

When Su Luo got to this point, she turned the heat down to low and simmered it slowly. As it simmered, the rich curry flavor gradually became stronger and spread. When the curry sauce gradually thickened, she added green chilies and cooked them until they were just cooked through before turning off the heat.

"Hmm~ What's this smell? It's so delicious." As Feng Gujian turned to look at Su Luo, Su Luo had already begun the final step. At that moment, a rich aroma wafted over, making one want to eat it.

"Uncle, what are you doing?" Su Luo was speechless when she saw Feng Gujian's flushed face and his obvious enjoyment. It was disgusting and she was scared. She wanted to say, "I'm not gay."

"Ah, nothing." After hearing Su Luo's words, Feng Gujian immediately stammered like a child who had done something wrong. However, after saying this, he felt that Su Luo was staring at him, which made him feel embarrassed, so he added, "It's just a little more fragrant. It can't compare to mine at all."

After he finished speaking, he gave a disdainful look, as if he had already won.

Hearing Feng Gujian's inexplicable words, Su Luo was immediately confused. Shy? Don't be ridiculous, do you think you're some kind of tsundere little sister?

"Please start plating, time is almost up." The young man in the suit had been watching their progress and checking the time. When he saw that it was almost time, he reminded them.

Upon hearing this, Su Luo and Feng Gujian quickly finished their work and prepared to plate the food.

At the very end, Feng Gu Jiantian added two spoonfuls of yogurt. After stirring and bringing it to a boil, he started plating it. He put rice in a bowl, placed it on the plate, and removed the bowl to reveal a rice ball shaped like a steamed bun. Finally, he poured the cooked curry on top.

Curry beef brisket rice, done!

Meanwhile, the curry that Su Luo was cooking had thickened. After Su Luo saw that the curry was about the right consistency, she turned off the heat, put a bowl of rice on a plate, poured the cooked curry over it, and finally placed the fried eggplant on top. At the same time, she sprinkled some pepper on the eggplant.

Eggplant and beef curry rice, done!

After they had almost finished plating, the young man said, "Time's up, let's start serving the dishes!" After saying that, he walked out and headed towards the judges' table.

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Chapter 146 Review Results

As the young man walked out, Su Luo and Feng Gujian followed him, carrying their own dishes. The three of them soon arrived at the judges' table.

Su Luo wasn't very familiar with the people sitting on the judges' panel. But speaking of Su Luo, it seems you only know the judges who reviewed you, right?

Seated upstairs are Ms. Yamaeko from Chimiya, Mr. Hadabila, the host of a food expert program, and Mr. Corasis, a curry merchant.

"So, who would like to go first?" Before the young man could speak, Hadabila, one of the examiners, looked at Su Luo and asked. Sure enough, as a TV program host, he always knew how to steal the spotlight, while the young man was truly just a bystander. I wonder if he was already feeling like crying in the bathroom.

"Let this brat go first! Don't blame me for being arrogant later." Before Su Luo could react, Feng Gujian said arrogantly.

"No need, you go first!" Su Luo interrupted before Feng Gujian could finish speaking.

"Hmph! You're really asking for it. Don't cry if you lose, hahaha." Seeing Su Luo's strong will, Feng Gu Jiantian naturally wouldn't hold back and said this.

"I bet you'll be the one crying then! I don't want to serve the dishes first because the inspectors won't even want to look at yours after they've eaten mine. I don't want people to think I'm bullying the strong." Faced with Feng Gujian's provocation, Su Luo was naturally not the kind of person who wouldn't fight back or talk back.

Bullying the strong with the weak? Everyone was speechless. What was going on?

"Hmph! What a quick-witted brat. Even if you say that, it doesn't change the fact that you lost." Seeing how eloquent Su Luo was, Feng Gujian didn't want to say anything more or drag it out any longer. After letting out a cold snort, he served his dishes with a confident look on his face, not taking this food battle seriously at all.

After Toyotani Masada served the dishes, before Toyotani Masada could say anything, Hadabila looked at the plate first. After seeing the appearance of the dishes, she said, "Oh~ it's curry tripe rice! It looks pretty good."

After the dish was placed on the table, its entire appearance was exposed to everyone's eyes. Half of it was snow-white rice, and the other half was covered with broth, but the broth did not completely coat the rice; it only coated it slightly, making it look somewhat uneven. Underneath this half, various ingredients could be seen in the thick broth, which was a soft brown color and seemed to have a gentle sheen.

Upon seeing the dish, the only female judge sitting in the middle, Yamaeko, frowned slightly, clearly not satisfied with her first impression of it, at least not to her.

As for the last inspector, Corasis, he didn't say anything, but he didn't start immediately either. Obviously, as a curry merchant, he had a special fondness for curry. In other words, he had eaten a lot of curry, and they were mostly high-end dishes. So, he wasn't very interested in this dish that looked rather ordinary. So, for him to like it, the appearance wouldn't do; it would have to be the taste of the dish itself, preferably a taste that made people look forward to it.

Hadabira was the first to try it. After taking a bite, the flavor immediately filled his mouth. After another bite, he said, "The aroma of garlic sautéed before the butter was completely melted, the sweet onion, and the sweetness of carrots, all contributed to the wonderful flavor. Both the beef brisket and potatoes were cooked until tender and looked very uniform. However, as you stir, different flavors emerge, like a multicolored popsicle. You can mix and match different flavors to create a unique taste that is endlessly enjoyable. Finally, you add yogurt. Its smooth yet slightly sour taste is very appetizing and enhances the freshness of the dish, making it even more delicious."

Throughout Hadabira's explanation, the other two examiners surprisingly did not interrupt, but they did take a bite. After taking the first bite, Yamaeko did not take any more, and simply said, "It's alright."

“Very good.” As for Kolasis, unlike Yamashiko who only took one bite, he took several bites before stopping. However, his movements didn’t seem very natural, as if he was just being pretentious.

Hearing their comments, Feng Gujian was clearly pleased, and at the same time made a provocative and arrogant gesture toward Su Luo.

The middle-aged man standing to the side clearly noticed something, his brows furrowing slightly, but he didn't say anything, simply waiting quietly for the final result.

"Now that we've finished this dish, let's move on to the next one." Hadabila looked at the other two inspectors who had already stopped eating, and naturally, he felt bad about eating alone, so he also stopped and said directly, taking over the young man's job. The young man was left doing nothing, and he was immediately filled with resentment, glancing at Hadabila with a hint of bitterness in his eyes.

"Beef and eggplant curry rice, please enjoy." After tasting the dishes at Fenggujiantian, it was Su Luo's turn. Su Luo tactfully served her own dish and said politely.

Su Luo's actions undoubtedly won over the judges more than Feng Gujian's. The quality of the dishes was one thing, but the evaluation of a dish's quality was not solely based on that. It could also be influenced by objective factors such as mood, the attitude of the person serving the dish, and the weather. So, it was clear that they were quite satisfied with Su Luo's attitude, as it made them feel respected.

"This was made by a kid, is it even edible?" When Su Luo brought the dishes up, Hadabila's expression was clearly not as enthusiastic as before. It was obvious that after seeing Su Luo's age, he was no longer very interested in the dishes, and was even a little impatient. As the host of a popular show, even if he was going to be a judge, the two sides in the competition should at least be presentable! But one of them was a child. Are you kidding me? It felt like finding a fly in delicious food. He immediately felt like he had been tricked. As a popular show host, he had never been treated like this before.

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Chapter 147 Review Results 2

Although Hadabila's attitude wasn't very good, many people probably thought the same. However, at this moment, the female examiner, Yamaeko, whose face had been indifferent the whole time, changed her tone completely when she saw Su Luo. Instead, she rested her chin on her hand, looked at Su Luo with interest, and said, "Wow! What an adorable child! So young and already able to cook, that's amazing! Regardless of whether your cooking tastes good or not, just looking at you makes me want to give it a try."

Looking at Aishiko's face, which was turning faster than flipping through a book, Su Luo was a little dumbfounded for a moment. Hey, is this a censorship or a look at pretty boys? But, is being good-looking really an advantage? Okay, I'll be a pretty boy for once, and pretend it's for the sake of art.

"Women are so superficial." Looking at Shan Aishizi's appearance, Hadabila couldn't stand it anymore and muttered under his breath, seemingly looking down on her.

"What? Do you have a problem with that?" Although Hadabila spoke very softly, Yamashiko still heard her. She turned her face, her expression unchanged, and her tone was normal, but it made Hadabila feel a sense of dread. She shrank her neck and quickly waved her hand, saying, "No, I have no problem."

After Shan Aishi turned around, Hadabila wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, feeling a sense of relief.

"Since neither of you is going to make the first move, then I won't hold back." Seeing that the other two showed no sign of making a move, Yamashiko clearly understood what they were thinking. They probably both disdainful. However, since she had already said it, she naturally had to support them. So she said this and opened the lid as she spoke.

The other two examiners remained silent in the face of Yamashiko's actions, seemingly waiting to see what would happen, or perhaps letting her test the waters. If it really tasted good, why rush it? So, they all watched with this attitude.

Yamashiko gazed quietly at the dish, slowly extending her hand. Her previously calm heart began to pound with nervous anticipation as she prayed that it would be a delicious dish, otherwise she would be laughed at by the others.

Just as Yamashiko was thinking this, she reached out and opened the lid. The instant it opened, a plume of white smoke billowed out, obscuring the appearance of the dish and making it impossible to see clearly. Although it was invisible, the billowing smoke carried a rich aroma. It wasn't a faint scent, but a very strong smell. Almost as soon as you breathed it, the aroma instantly assaulted your mind and body, making you feel intoxicated and causing you to swallow hard. A sense of appetite immediately arose.

The rich aroma made Yamashiko feel a surge of excitement, and she was even more eager to see what the dish would look like and taste. As the smoke gradually dissipated under everyone's gaze, the dish was soon revealed. Upon seeing the dish, Yamashiko exclaimed, "Wow, it's so beautiful! It certainly didn't disappoint me!"

In a white porcelain plate, there was a bowl of rice, each grain distinct and as white as snow. Curry was poured over one side of the rice, covering half of it with a thick sauce, yet without any unevenness. Its glistening color was quite pleasing to the eye.

Beneath this half lies a thicker broth, in which beef and onions are faintly visible. Above this, two vibrant colors adorn the dish: tender green chilies and eggplant with a brighter, more vivid color after being fried. Scattered specks of black pepper can also be clearly seen on the eggplant. The entire dish looks incredibly fresh and vibrant, unlike the dull, uniform color of the previous dish. The contrast is striking.

"It looks pretty good, but I wonder how it tastes?" Curry merchant Corasis, who was not very optimistic at first and just took it as a joke, had a glint in his eyes after seeing such a colorful dish. He suddenly felt a desire to eat it, and his hand had already reached out. First, he picked up the bright eggplant. Although it looked like a decoration, he did not think that such a well-prepared food, which occupied a relatively important position in the whole dish, was just a decoration.

"Damn it, weren't you planning to watch the show? Now you've made the first move." Seeing that Corasis had already picked up a piece of eggplant and put it in his mouth, Yamashiko said unhappily. As she spoke, she quickly picked up a piece of eggplant and ate it as well.

The moment the vibrant eggplant entered her mouth, its delicate aroma filled the air. With a few specks of pepper, it released a subtle flavor as she stirred it. Yamashiko looked on with obvious enjoyment, clearly appreciating the delicate taste.

"So what if it looks a little better? I believe my dishes are the best." Upon seeing the appearance of the dishes and smelling the aroma, Feng Gujian was taken aback. He was clearly attracted by the dishes and couldn't help but swallow. He thought to himself that he would not think he would lose to a 7 or 8-year-old child.

"Although it's just been fried, the heat was controlled perfectly, allowing the eggplant to bring out its natural flavor. It has a very natural feel, not greasy at all from frying, and the taste is very delicate. It even maintains a uniform color, making it quite delicious. If that's all it is, it would be a great appetizer." This fried eggplant, though simply prepared, impressed Kolasis with its controlled frying time and temperature, skillful knife work, and delicate flavor. He nodded in satisfaction.

"Hmm, it's really nice to have such a delicate dish paired with such a strong-flavored meal. At least I like it. She's such a cute child, so thoughtful." Yamashiko was clearly not particularly interested in this food battle. After all, Chimiya is a small dessert shop, and the flavors are all quite delicate. As the head chef of Chimiya, she naturally prefers delicate flavors. Compared to strong-flavored dishes, although she wouldn't say she hates them, she still has some resistance to them.

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Chapter 148 One-Sided

After hearing this, Su Luoshi was speechless. Does being a cute child automatically mean being considerate? What kind of logic is that?

Seeing how highly Shan Aishi and the others praised it, Hadabila couldn't show any displeasure. He reached out, picked up a piece of eggplant, and put it in his mouth. He initially thought they were exaggerating, but as he stirred it, a delicate flavor gradually spread in his mouth. Compared to the previous strong flavor, the delicate fragrance of fried eggplant was much more prominent. While stirring, he said, "I didn't expect that simple fried eggplant would taste like this. It's really beyond my expectations."

"Then next up is the curry." After enjoying this light and refreshing appetizer, the main course was about to begin, and the three of them couldn't help but think as they looked at the curry in front of them.

After reading the evaluations of the three judges, Feng Gu Jianda didn't say anything, still looking like he had victory in his grasp. He was obviously a little too confident. The middle-aged man standing there was obviously not a playboy like him. He frowned, as if he had seen something, and a bad feeling crept into his heart.

Under the watchful eyes of the others, the three inspectors ate their curry almost simultaneously. As they stirred, an extremely strong flavor exploded, creating a stark contrast to the previous delicate taste. The heavy flavor directly invaded their taste buds upon ingestion.

After taking a bite, Corasis said, "Hmm, the taste is quite good, especially the rice. It's so firm and each grain is distinct. It only breaks down when stirred. I have to say, compared to some people, the attention to detail is excellent. Although rice isn't the most important thing, it does affect the texture of the dish. This rice is probably prepared in the way sushi is made, right?" As he spoke, Corasis looked at Su Luo.

“That’s right, I did use that method. I think if the rice isn’t handled properly, then it’s poured over with boiling hot broth, which will cause the flavors of the rice and broth to mix together instead of blending through stirring. This will make the flavors of the whole dish somewhat mixed, thus affecting the taste,” Su Luo said, seemingly quite frankly.

“I told you so, cute kids are so thoughtful.” At this moment, Yamae Aiko interjected again.

Um... what does this have to do with cuteness? Everyone was speechless at what Yamae Aishiko said, completely baffled as to what was going on in this woman's head.

After a pause, Yamashita closed her eyes, thought for a moment, and then said, "I don't really like such strong-flavored dishes, especially this one with chili peppers; it's really a bit unbearable."

"Haha, that's right, how could a child possibly make such a dish?" Seeing that Yamashiko's evaluation wasn't very good, Toyotani Masada couldn't help but mock her.

"Shut up!" Seeing that someone had interrupted her during her evaluation, Yamashita frowned slightly. She clearly disliked being interrupted, as it was considered very impolite. She shouted, already disliking Toyotani Masada, and now that she was being disturbed, she naturally didn't have a pleasant expression.

After Yamae Akiko said that, Toyotani Masada immediately became quiet. Although he was just a playboy, he was still a graduate of a culinary academy and knew something about the food battle judges and the Food Battle Management Bureau behind them. They were people he couldn't afford to offend. Otherwise, given his personality, he wouldn't have just secretly glanced at such a beautiful woman as Yamae Akiko.

"Although that's the case, he wisely added coconut milk during the cooking process, which reduces the spiciness of the curry. Although it's still very spicy, it makes the spiciness much milder, and the aroma is also more intense. Compared to using yogurt, it's a much wiser choice." After watching Toyotani Masada stop speaking, Yamashita continued, and her last sentence was clearly directed at Toyotani Masada, since his dish used yogurt. Actually, whether you use yogurt or coconut milk, it's pretty much the same, but the taste depends on how the dish is paired. Su Luo's dish clearly used coconut milk, which was a wise choice.

"The broth is also very well-balanced in terms of thickness. It's thick but not too dry, just right. It's very mild and has a jewel-like sheen in appearance," Hadabila commented after eating it.

"Even so, I still prefer the taste of the fried eggplant. The whole dish seems to emphasize that eggplant is a staple food. However, compared to the previous dish, this one is quite good." Yamashiko was clearly not very interested in such strong-flavored food and expressed her thoughts very directly.

“Superficial, that’s just because you personally don’t like strong flavors! You need to know this is curry, not one of your light snacks.” Kolasis clearly disagreed with what Aishiko said and immediately retorted.

"So what if I don't like it? Do you have a problem with my taste?" Seeing Kolasis suddenly say such a thing, Yamashiko was obviously not happy and said that although as a censor she should not have such objective factors, such factors were inevitable.

"Women are just so capricious," Corasis muttered under his breath, pursing his lips.

“So what if I’m willful?” Yamashiko said.

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The audience was stunned to see the two of them bickering. The two who were originally the most indifferent were now... However, Su Luo was different from them and was already deep in thought. Although this situation was somewhat unexpected, it was also expected. After all, you can't know what kind of taste your next customer will have. This kind of thing is completely unavoidable.

"Alright, you two, we're here to be inspectors, not to argue." Hadabila couldn't stand watching them bickering like this anymore. Did they even look like inspectors? So she couldn't help but speak up.

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Chapter 149 One-Sided Approach 2

After hearing this, Yamashiko knew that this would have a bad impact on her. After all, she was now representing the Food Wars Bureau to conduct the review. So she snorted and turned her head away, no longer speaking, as if she didn't care about him. As for Corasis, his face remained unchanged, as if the scene just now was just an illusion.

“I see everyone has almost finished eating, shall we proceed with the vote?” Hadabila looked at the two who had calmed down, hesitated for a moment, and then asked the other two examiners. They couldn’t just stay here in this awkward silence; it would only make the atmosphere strange and uncomfortable.