The strongest anime shop owner

"The wager is that I can never be a chef for the rest of my life." Clara was clearly not a good person; his eyes were somewhat gloomy. But what was unexpected was that he would say something like that. What was this? Was he just throwing caution to the wind or something?

"Clara, don't go too far." Before anyone could react to what Clara had said, the fat man next to him looked at Clara angrily and said.

Whether the fat man said this to distance himself from the situation or for some other reason, he was clearly a shrewd man.

"Yes, he's just a child. You're really going too far."

"What's wrong with an adult bullying a child?"

"Young man, quickly refuse him! How can you agree to something like this?"

"Immediately afterwards, everyone realized what was happening, looked angrily at Kra, and said."

"Thank you all for your concern, but I have already agreed." Seeing everyone's caring expressions, Su Luo felt a warmth in her heart. However, this matter was impossible to change, after all, 73's cooking skills were truly exceptional.

Aside from Su Luo, whose expression remained calm, Dojima Gin and Shinomiya Kojiro also appeared very composed.

"Young man, are you sure?" Dojima Gin asked calmly.

"determine."

"You need to understand that you have to take responsibility for what you say today. If you lose, there won't be a chance to back out. I'll ask you one more time, are you sure you want to participate in the food battle?"

"I am certain and certain. I have always been a person who keeps my promises. I have never regretted the things I have done. I am just afraid that some people will not be convinced."

"Kid, who are you talking about?" Kela was furious when she saw the look Su Luo gave her.

Seeing Su Luo's resolute expression, Shinomiya Kojiro, who was standing behind Dojima Gin, adjusted his glasses, a hint of interest in his eyes.

"Alright, since you've made this decision, then I'll be the judge. I wonder if any of you have any objections?" Surprisingly, Dojima Gin didn't object. This situation seemed rather... well, strange. Yes, strange.

"No objections," the two said.

Actually, in general, there are three judges for a food battle, but the situation is special now, so we have to do it this way. Besides, neither side has any objections, so this food battle can be considered a rather informal one.

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Chapter Seventeen Pineapple Eight Treasure Rice

"In that case, let's begin," Dojima Gin said, looking at the two of them, his true intentions unknown.

"Well, the food battle is basically just me beating your dish, right?" Souya Su Luo pointed to the seafood rice on the table and said with Clara.

Clara nodded, her expression a mix of mockery and something else, and said nothing.

After seeing Clara nod, Su Luo understood.

Seeing this, everyone was overwhelmed and couldn't understand it at all. Even if Su Luo was naughty, Chef Dojima Gin wouldn't be like this.

Actually, Dojima Gin had already become somewhat interested in Su Luo after seeing her sharp comments earlier. He also seemed to be quite pleased with the current situation. Judging from Su Luo's confident demeanor, her cooking skills must be quite good. That's probably why he agreed to this farcical food battle. It was just a matter of momentary interest.

Although Su Luo looks very young, age doesn't mean anything; there are always exceptions in this world.

“Since you’ve agreed, I’ll get started. I’ll take advantage of you a little and focus on the meal. As for the time, let’s say half an hour! I think he’ll take about the same amount of time. Even though he only took a dozen minutes before, his broth couldn’t have taken less than a few hours. Is that alright?” Seeing that Dojima Gin had nodded in agreement, Su Luo spoke to Clara, her words crisp and clear, without any hesitation.

Although no dish was specified, Su Luo felt like she was taking advantage of others, which made her very unhappy. Even though others didn't see it that way, since everyone sympathizes with the weak, it seemed she had been underestimated and was given the same conditions.

"Kid, it's good enough that you can cook something edible, yet you dare to say such things. You really don't know your place." My silence does not mean that Clara will remain silent.

"Whether you're arrogant or not, you'll find out soon enough. Why are you in such a hurry?" Facing Clara's mockery, Su Luo showed no anger and said calmly.

"Then I'll wait and see what you mean by 'rice' cooking."

After hearing Su Luo's words, everyone fell silent for a moment, unsure of what to say. No one spoke, and Dojima Gin couldn't help but nod in approval of Su Luo's attitude, finding her increasingly pleasing to the eye.

"Then can I borrow your kitchen for a bit? Is that alright?" Su Luo naturally recognized that the person in charge here was this fat man, so she asked him.

"Ah!" Faced with the sudden change, the fat man was still a little dizzy and didn't know what was going on.

"I said, could I use your kitchen and ingredients for a bit?" Seeing the fat man's still bewildered expression, Su Shi was speechless.

"Sure, use it as you like." In this situation, how could the fat man refuse? He quickly said so.

"Um, I wonder if we can go in and take a look?" After seeing this, the fat man was about to lead Su Luo to the kitchen when a voice suddenly came from behind.

Su Luo looked toward the source of the sound, and everyone else looked in that direction as well. The one who spoke was a chef from the restaurant.

When he saw that everyone's eyes were on him, the chef felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat. He felt like he was one of the crowd.

Then, everyone looked at Su Luo, waiting for his answer. Although no one was very optimistic about Su Luo, this kind of thing was still very attractive to them.

“You are the chefs here, so why should I refuse you if you want to come in? However, certain people cannot go.” Su Luo’s words were simple, meaning she agreed to let the chefs in. When she finished speaking, she glanced at Kela, and the meaning was obvious without her saying a word.

"Kid, what kind of look is that? Who would even look at your cooking skills? With your cooking skills, I doubt you can even cook the food properly." Hearing Su Luo's words and look, Kela immediately got angry.

"It's best if you don't watch it," Su Luo said with a shrug.

This is not making a mountain out of a molehill; it's a taboo for chefs. If a chef doesn't agree to let others watch while he's cooking, then no one can watch.

The fat man led Su Luo to the kitchen.

When Su Luo arrived at the kitchen, everything in it came into view. To be honest, despite the small and shabby appearance of the shop, the kitchen was really impressive. The space here was actually much larger than the outside. It was truly a world for chefs.

The kitchen wasn't as dirty or messy as I'd imagined. Everything was neat and tidy, and all the decorations were white, so you could tell how clean it was at a glance.

The decorations were pristine white, free of dust, and the silver utensils gleamed cleanly.

After seeing all this, Su Luo nodded in satisfaction. She had been worried that if the store was like this, the kitchen must be terrible too, but now it seemed that those thoughts were unnecessary.

After entering, Su Luo didn't start cooking immediately. Instead, she familiarized herself with the kitchen. After all, everyone has their own habits, and chefs are no exception. For example, they might know where to put the salt and how to use it.

After reading it, Su Luo began to prepare the utensils and seasonings she needed.

After making all the necessary preparations, the next step is to prepare the ingredients.

Su Luo had initially worried about what would happen if there weren't any ingredients he wanted here, but after seeing the ingredients, he knew that his worries were completely unnecessary.

Su Luo selected the items she wanted from the food storage area: red dates, lotus seeds, peanuts, goji berries, lotus root starch, fragrant rice, a coconut, and a pineapple.

After selecting the ingredients, place them on the kitchen counter, and then you can start cooking.

Before cooking, you need to prepare the ingredients properly, as this will affect the taste of the dish.

After preparing the ingredients, Su Luo started to work without hesitation. First, she picked up a coconut, holding it firmly in one small hand, and in the other hand she held a sharp knife.

Call ~

With a flick of her hand, a flash of silver light appeared before her eyes, without the slightest cutting sound, only the wind speed left by the movement, before she put the knife down.

The movement was so fast that, apart from a flash of white light, no one could see what he was doing.

With a quick touch of the little hand, a small lid came off the coconut.

The layman sees the spectacle, but the expert sees the skill. They all showed surprise at Su Luo's move. The action of being slashed seemed simple, but to do it so well really required some skill. This action not only required speed and good control of the force, but also accurate aiming. Otherwise, problems such as the knife getting stuck halfway through the cut, an imperfect cut, and an unsightly appearance would occur.

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Chapter Eighteen: Tasting

Take out a bowl, pour out some of the coconut juice, and set it aside for later use.

Pick up the pineapple and cut off the skin on all four sides, leaving only a rectangle. Quickly cut the pineapple into chunks. This way, the pineapple chunks will have the same shape. Of course, this requires good knife skills.

After cutting the pineapple into small squares, put the pineapple pieces into salt water. This will remove the astringency and enhance the sweetness.

Remove the cores from the red dates and lotus seeds, put them into a pressure cooker, add peanuts, a small amount of water and two tablespoons of white sugar, cover and cook.

Next is washing the rice. You only need to wash the rice gently once. People who don't know this usually wash it twice and wash it very vigorously, which is actually wrong. This can easily lead to the loss of nutrients. So, if the rice is still white after washing, it's not because it's dirty, but because it's the starch left by the rice itself.

Wash the rice, put it into a coconut containing coconut milk, cover it with the lid, wrap it with aluminum foil, and bake it in the oven.

Wash the goji berries and put them in a bowl containing coconut milk for later use.

After waiting for about twenty minutes, I took out the coconut from the oven and opened the lid. A rich aroma of coconut milk immediately wafted out, making me look like I was enjoying it.

Take out a white plate and place the rice directly on it.

Opening the pressure cooker, there was no moisture inside, and the fruits glistened with a translucent color, exuding an irresistible aroma.

Arrange these red dates, lotus seeds, peanuts, and pineapple chunks on top of the rice as a garnish.

Pour lotus root starch into a pot, then slowly pour in coconut milk containing goji berries while stirring until it becomes a paste that is crystal clear. Make it slightly thinner than usual when eating lotus root starch, so that it can be shaped more easily.

Pour the broth over the rice, covering all the ingredients, as if they are wearing a crystal-clear coat.

Finally, slice a few cucumbers as garnish and place in the refrigerator at the lowest temperature for half a minute before taking it out.

"Done!" Su Luo made this dish in one go without pausing at all. The whole process was like an elegant musical movement. She had a bit of sweat on her body from cooking, but she still smiled when she saw the dish she had finished. She was quite satisfied.

"Pineapple Eight Treasure Rice, please enjoy."

Su Luo covered the plate with a lid, then carried her freshly cooked dish out and soon arrived in front of Dojima Gin. She then placed the dish on the table and said to Dojima Gin.

Everyone was very interested in what kind of dishes Su Luo, a boy of about twelve years old, could make. Of course, this was just interest; they didn't think he could make any outstanding dishes.

Therefore, opinions about him vary, with some observing and others offering sarcasm. Only those who have personally witnessed his cooking skills know how terrifying his abilities are.

When Su Luo's dishes were served, everyone gathered around, eager to see what was going on. Even Dojima Gin and Shinomiya Kojiro were no exception, filled with anticipation and curiosity about the dishes he had prepared.

They were all curious about what kind of dishes such a young boy could make, and whether he possessed the same confident skill he had displayed earlier.

Of course, it is undeniable that there are many geniuses in this world, but a genius is just a genius after all, and that doesn't prove anything.

After Dojima Gin opened the lid, everyone looked at the dish on the table. At first glance, the appearance of the dish immediately attracted everyone's attention because it was so beautifully made. It sat there quietly, and from a distance, it looked like a finely crafted work of art.

Various ingredients are arranged in a regular pattern on top of the rice, and the garnish of these ingredients gives it a dreamlike color, making it very pleasing to the eye. On top of these ingredients is a layer of snow-white lotus root starch, which, due to the addition of coconut milk, becomes like crystal clear milk. The colors inside are faintly visible, giving it a mysterious feel. The whole thing looks like a crystal clear snow mountain. Bright red goji berries are sprinkled on top of the lotus root starch, like red flowers that grow and bloom tenaciously in the snow.

The essence of cooking lies in its color, aroma, and flavor. Only when a dish attracts people's attention will it create a desire to eat it.

Of course, this doesn't mean that something is only good-looking if it tastes good, or that something is bad or inferior if it doesn't look good. A chef who thinks like that will not be a good chef.

As a chef, what I pursue is deliciousness, not some external things.

When they saw this dish, everyone's eyes lit up, but then they were puzzled because the dish didn't have the kind of aroma that most people can smell. After all, aroma is a condition for stimulating people's appetite.

"It's just about making it look a little nicer, what's so great about it?" For some reason, Clara felt a bad feeling when she saw this.

No one paid any attention to Clara's quiet mutterings.

Upon seeing this dish, both Dojima Gin and Shinomiya Kojiro's eyes lit up. It was beautiful enough, but they wondered what it would taste like.

At this point, Dojima Gin naturally didn't hesitate. He picked up a spoon and scooped it out. Immediately, a visible burst of hot air shot out from it, carrying a rich coconut aroma that made everyone's bodies tremble. It was such a gentle aroma, like returning to a mother's embrace.

The aroma immediately whetted Dojima Gin's appetite. He couldn't wait to scoop up a spoonful and put it in his mouth. Instantly, a rich fragrance spread from his mouth: the coconut aroma of rice, the sweet but not cloying sweetness of red dates, plus a layer of cool lotus root starch.

He seemed to see a crystal-clear snow mountain, in which delicate red flowers were slowly blooming amidst the vast white sea of ​​snow.

When you taste those sweet but not cloying red dates, it's like a rising sun, and under its warm glow, the snow-capped mountains gradually melt away.