Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Only through constant battles can he truly grow stronger.

　All the experience accumulated over the years can only be digested in battle!

　"I'm waiting for your good news."

　Seeing that Yukihira Joichiro was moved, Bai Yuan was not in a hurry. After saying this, he glanced at the scenery below.

　It must be said that living in a remote area has its advantages. At least there are no tall buildings here, you can look down and overlook the whole city, and look up and see a sky full of stars.

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　It was past 10 p.m. when they returned from the mountain. As soon as they arrived at the entrance of the Yukihira Restaurant, Shirabuchi and Yukihira Joichiro smelled the fragrance emanating from inside.

　"Let's go. I didn't eat much tonight, and after walking around outside, I'm almost hungry again."

　Touching his stomach and feeling the hunger emanating from it, Bai Yuan spoke to Yukihira Joichiro and then stepped forward to push open the shop door.

　In an instant, a rich fragrance wafted out. After Bai Yuan went in, he sat down in the same spot they had been sitting in before.

　They then looked at Soma Yukihira, who had bandages wrapped around his head and was staring at the pot, seemingly unaware of their arrival.

　Unlike Joichiro Yukihira, who is already a five-star chef, this guy has not yet matured and is not worth inviting into the world of dark cuisine.

　However, as the protagonist of this work, he is worth developing.

　Hopefully he can grow up quickly, so that he...

　Witness the power of the world's protagonist; the feeling of being invincible in the world is far too lonely.

　There was a faint sense of emptiness.

　"Teacher Bai Yuan, you're back?"

　It only takes a few minutes to cook. After trying more than ten times, I finally found the perfect heat!

　Hearing a commotion outside, she looked up at the dining table and saw that familiar figure. A look of surprise and delight appeared on Kikuchi Sonoka's face.

　"Take your time, there's no rush."

　When Kikuchi Soma greeted him, compared to Yukihira Soma who was focused on cooking and didn't even look up, Shirabuchi saw a lack of respect in her.

　Although there is indeed a significant gap in strength between the two sides, Kikuchi Sonoka's underestimation of her opponent is hardly a good thing.

　Pride comes before a fall! We must make her realize this.

　But what are some good methods?

　Bai Yuan remained silent for a moment, recalling the methods he usually used to deal with Nakiri Alice.

　Each time he implemented it, the other party remembered it, and the effect was surprisingly good. So he had an idea.

　"Done! Steamed beef, shrimp and tofu!"

　Just then, Soma Yukihira cheered excitedly and lifted the lid of the pot, releasing a rich aroma.

　"Dad, Teacher Bai Yuan, you're back! Come and try my cooking!"

　Because of the nickname "Kikuchi Sonoka", Soma Yukihira also started calling Shirabuchi-sensei.

　Upon seeing him, he nodded respectfully, took the food from the pot with a towel, and placed it in front of the two of them.

　"Using beef and shrimp to make tofu dishes? That's certainly a great choice, but the most important thing about cooking is the taste."

　Looking at the steamed bowl of beef, shrimp, and tofu in front of him, Bai Yuan's eyes showed a hint of surprise.

　When he returned, he guessed that Soma Yukihira would serve ramen or rice bowls, since there weren't many options for Japanese cuisine.

　But I never expected it to be a steamed tofu bowl.

　"Because I had thought about selling grilled tofu last night, there was some tofu left in the shop, and it would be a waste to leave it there, so I used it."

　Bai Yuan's words stirred Yukihira Soshin's heart, and he then expressed his own thoughts.

　"I see, then I'll get started."

　Upon hearing Yukihira Soma's words, Hakugen picked up a spoon, scooped up a spoonful, and held it in front of him to examine it. This was something he always did before tasting the food.

　From its appearance, this dish mainly uses beef, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms as the source of texture, as well as the most crucial ingredient, tofu.

　Cut the soft tofu into small pieces and place them in a steaming bowl.

　Thinly sliced ​​beef is wrapped around tofu, then topped with shrimp and shiitake mushroom slices.

　Prepare a special sauce and pour it over the ingredients in the steaming bowl. Then place the bowl in a steamer and steam over high heat for 10-15 minutes until the ingredients are cooked through.

　Remove the steaming bowl, sprinkle with shredded green onions, drizzle with sesame oil and a stronger-flavored sauce, and that's all for this steamed tofu dish.

　The essence of this dish's flavor lies entirely in the sauce poured over it; if the sauce is delicious, then the dish will taste good.

　On the contrary, the dish tastes bad.

　However, judging from the fragrance wafting in the air, it's easy to tell that Soma Yukihira put a lot of effort into this, and the taste shouldn't be too bad.

　"The combination of the freshness of shrimp and the richness of beef brings out the flavors of seafood and meat."

　The delicate texture of the tofu melts in your mouth, contrasting sharply with the chewy texture of the beef and shrimp, thus adding layers of flavor.

　Savoring the delicious food before him, Bai Yuan's face showed an expression of enjoyment, and then he began to comment on its flavor.

　"As for the sauce poured over the tofu, if I'm not mistaken, it should be made by first heating the pan with cold oil, then sautéing ginger slices and minced garlic until fragrant, and then adding miso, soy sauce, rice wine, sugar, oyster sauce and an appropriate amount of water and boiling it to make the sauce."

　The lingering taste on the tongue reveals the recipe for Baiyuan sauce, a type of sauce that pairs perfectly with tofu, beef, shrimp, and shiitake mushrooms.

　"This is the best sauce I've come up with after several attempts! It allows bland tofu to absorb the flavor to the fullest extent."

　However, it's incredible that you could tell me how to make it after just one bite!

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Yukihira Soma nodded subconsciously, then looked at him with a surprised expression.

　I spent an hour experimenting and refining the sauce myself, and this guy figured out how to make it after just one bite?!

　"My sense of taste is more sensitive than most people's, so you don't need to worry about it."

　Sensing Yukihira Soma's shock, Bai Yuan waved his hand and then looked at the steamed bowl of beef, shrimp and tofu in front of him.

　On the other side, when Yukihira Joichiro saw Shiro Abe begin to comment, he didn't say anything, but simply picked up a spoon and tasted it, nodding inwardly.

　It was just an idea at first, but after tasting the dish, he made up his mind.

　Soma Yukihira is sent to Totsuki Culinary Academy to compete with his peers, grow stronger, and improve his skills. Meanwhile, he heads off to the world of dark cuisine!

　This is better for both of them.

　He had nothing more to teach Yukihira Soma. Continuing like this would only be a waste of each other's time. It was time to start a new journey.

　Young birds always have to leave the nest, despite all the risks involved; it's an inevitable path for them.

　"These are the main advantages. Now let's talk about the areas that need improvement."

　Unlike Joichiro Yukihira's cooking, Soma Yukihira's dishes, despite his best efforts, still have many flaws and areas for improvement.

　"What areas need improvement?"

　"That's right, I won't talk about the materials that aren't available here, it's pointless. Let's talk about the improvements that can be made using the materials that are available here."

　For example, you can boil the shrimp shells and heads after peeling shrimp into shrimp oil, then briefly cook tofu with an egg mixture. This will make the tofu more flavorful and infuse it with the taste of shrimp.

　Besides this method, you can also cut it into small pieces, boil it briefly in salt water to give it a base flavor while removing the beany taste.

　Or perhaps...

　Looking at the steamed bowl of beef, shrimp, and tofu in front of him, Bai Yuan began to talk non-stop, quickly coming up with four or five ways to take it a step further.

　"I see.

　Wow, there are so many ways to go further! I've really learned something new!

　Yukihira Soma listened attentively, his surprise growing with each word, until he finally understood. Receiving guidance from such a master chef was no easy feat.

　Bai Yuan's words broadened his horizons and allowed him to see a wider world.

　"By exploring the cuisines of other countries, learning from their strengths and compensating for their weaknesses, you can eventually develop your own unique style of cooking."

　"I will work towards that goal!"

　Seeing the boy's expression shift from confusion to understanding, Bai Yuan further pointed him in the right direction.

　Japanese cuisine originated from Chinese cuisine, and the two have many similarities.

　Soma Yukihira started learning Japanese cuisine from a young age, but he knew very little about Chinese food. His expertise mainly lay in creative dishes.

　Creative dishes usually require a lot of experimentation to be made.

　If you suddenly let Soma Yukihira start cooking, he can still make delicious dishes, but there will be many drawbacks.

　This is partly due to his lack of experience, but more importantly, it's because Japanese cuisine has limited cooking techniques and a small variety of ingredients.

　He had nothing to learn from.

　This is also the real reason why Soma Yukihira's strength improved by leaps and bounds after he entered Totsuki Culinary Academy and learned the cuisines of France, Italy, Denmark, and other countries.

　Although Yukihira Joichiro knows the cuisines of many countries, he understands the principle of not trying to do too much at once. In addition, the customers around him prefer local cuisine, so the restaurant mainly sells Japanese food.

　Of course, he would occasionally modify one or two foreign dishes so that Soma Yukihira could gain experience from them, thereby broadening his thinking and increasing his creativity.

　"My dish is almost ready too, come and try my cooking!"

　On the other side, after seeing that Shiro had finished speaking, Kikuchi Sonoka came over with a plate of golden bread, her eyes full of tenderness as she looked at him.

　"What you made is... spicy chicken cutlet? No, I smell shrimp on it. You replaced the chicken filling with shrimp paste, didn't you?"

　After smelling the air, Bai Yuan looked at Mujichi Yuanguo and then explained her innovative part.

　"In addition, the beef was simply cooked and stuffed into thick slices of bread, adding a new layer of texture."

　Taking another deep breath, Bai Yuan smelled an even deeper scent.

　Instead of doing anything else, Kikuchi Sonoka integrated his dishes, combining them all into one dish.

　“That’s right. I’m wondering what it would taste like to taste three dishes at the same time. This kind of cooking should be fine, right?”

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Mujichi Yuanguo blushed, because in a sense, her dish was plagiarizing his idea.

　"Don't worry about it, improving dishes is also a remarkable thing."

　Mastering the proportions of ingredients requires a chef's extensive experience; even if an average chef makes improvements, the final taste will likely only be worse.

　Seeing the girl's unease, Bai Yuan waved his hand. Even he would modify other people's dishes; this was a common practice in the culinary world.

　Only by standing on the shoulders of giants can we see a wider world.

　"Then let me taste your improved results."

　Without saying much, Bai Yuan reached out and picked up the spicy shrimp cutlet in front of him, took a bite, and put it to his mouth.

　"Fragrant, crispy, tender, crispy, tender."

　Slightly toasted white sesame seeds, crispy fried bread, small pieces of beef in the middle, and mango instead of orange.

　Most importantly, before you stuff the beef filling into it, cut the thick slice of bread in half lengthwise.

　Then they're quickly deep-fried in hot oil before being filled. Only in this way can the inside of the bread also achieve a crispy texture!

　As he spoke, Bai Yuan turned his gaze to Kikuchi Sonoka, who was also staring at him intently with a smile on her face.

　Chapter 136 Alice Nakiri's Call

　"But if I had to say, it is actually somewhat similar to the roujiamo (meat sandwich) in Xi'an."

　The only difference is that you used bread instead of steamed buns, and it was deep-fried.

　Savoring the taste in his mouth, Bai Yuan nodded, a look of approval on his face.

　With each bite, you're greeted by a burst of flavorful ingredients, their tastes intertwining to create an irresistible deliciousness!

　The aroma of sesame seeds, the aroma of bread, the aroma of mango, black pepper, and beef cubes, and the aroma of shrimp patties.

　Bai Yuan even tasted the garlic flavor.

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　"It seems you've made quite a few innovations on this, even adding minced garlic."

　"This is the optimal solution I came up with after many attempts. It combines the method of making French garlic bread, which can make the flavor of this dish richer and bring out the original flavor of the ingredients."

　Moreover, whether it's bread, beef cubes, or shrimp, they all pair very well with minced garlic.