Food Wars, my food not only glows!

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　As the crowd entered, they entered a large hall.

　Soma Yukihira looked around. By this time, the butler and bodyguards had left, leaving only the wealthy young men who had come to take the transfer student exam.

　"What happened?"

　They found that all the people were standing still, mainly on the side near the entrance, while there were only two people on the inside side, forming an absolute dividing line in the middle.

　Seeing this, Soma Yukihira couldn't help but squeeze forward, wanting to see what was going on.

　"That person...could it be?"

　"It can't be wrong..."

　"What do we do? It's actually..."

　Seeing Erina Nakiri standing in front of everyone, wearing her school uniform that accentuated her curvaceous figure, the surrounding examinees instantly became restless.

　Anxiety spread through the crowd.

　"Dear candidates, I am your sole examiner today, Erina Nakiri."

　With her arms crossed over her chest, which accentuated her voluptuous figure, Erina Nakiri looked down disdainfully at the anxious examinees below. After a pause, she turned to Hisako Shinoto, who stood obediently to her side, and said, "Where is the admissions office's announcement? It will be read now."

　"First, based on the information, we will conduct group interviews in groups of 10, followed by a technical test of three dishes. Those who pass will then..."

　"Hmph, utterly boring. Here's what we'll do... bring the kitchen counter over here."

　Before Hisako Shinto could finish reading the manuscript in her hand, Erina Nakiri snorted disdainfully and then ordered her to bring over the kitchen counter.

　"Yes!"

　"What are you doing? What are you trying to do?"

　"Material?"

　Seeing Erina Nakiri's actions violate the admissions department's announcement, the people below immediately started discussing among themselves, some of them wondering what she was doing.

　"The main ingredient is eggs. Only those who can create a dish that satisfies my palate will be allowed to enter Totsuki Academy."

　Holding the egg in her hand and fiddling with it, Erina Nakiri looked at the puzzled students in front of her with a playful smile on her face.

　"Those who are taking the exam must make a decision within one minute from now. I allow you to give up the exam, which means you abstain."

　Looking at the panicked and flustered examinees below, Erina Nakiri knew she had achieved her goal, and her mood immediately improved.

　Once the assessment here is over, we can go back to Teacher Bai Yuan's class. It's such a waste to waste her time on these useless people!

　"Huh, one minute?"

　"I...I abstain! I abstain!"

　Shouting and yelling as they ran, the group, already unsettled by Erina Nakiri's appearance, seemed to have found an outlet and frantically ran towards the door.

　"What happened? Why are you running?!"

　Seeing this scene, Soma Yukihira looked puzzled and didn't know what to say. He wanted to grab someone to ask, but they ran too fast and didn't give him the chance.

　So he turned his attention to Erina Nakiri, wanting to see what was so special about her that she could scare away so many people.

　"As expected of the God Tongue, which is on par with the Super Taste, it eliminated most of our competitors with just a few simple words."

　Seeing this scene, Ning Feng couldn't help but sigh.

　"God's Tongue? I think it's called Erina Nakiri? It doesn't look particularly special."

　"Anything else, but her figure is almost frighteningly good, is she really a high school student?!"

　Wang Jing looked at her meager chest and couldn't help but feel a sense of regret. This was definitely not the amount of weight she should have at her age!

　"You can't tell from appearances. Take Xiaomei, for example. If she didn't tell you she has super-touch, would you know?"

　"What you're saying isn't entirely unreasonable..."

　"But the examiner is so young! I thought he'd be an old man..."

　"I thought he was the leader."

　"You're overthinking it. The leader is extremely busy; he doesn't have time for such trivial matters."

　In less than a minute, only seven people remained on the scene. Looking at the empty surroundings, the group dressed in black robes began to chat idly.

　Erina Nakiri also looked over and was somewhat surprised to see so many people staying.

　"Lady Erina."

　Beside her, Hisako Shinoto quickly found the information on the people in front of her and handed it to Erina Nakiri before standing aside.

　"Someone dares to challenge my authority with such arrogance! Very well! Show me your full strength and satisfy my tongue!"

　He quickly flipped through the information in his hand. Apart from one red-haired boy whose family owned a humble restaurant, the information of the others was incomplete. He had no idea how these guys had passed the academy's review.

　Although I want to get off work quickly, since there are so many courageous people, it's not unreasonable to give them a chance.

　"What I said before remains the same: the theme is eggs, and the condition for passing the level is to satisfy my tongue. Now, begin your cooking!"

　So Erina Nakiri moved a chair over and sat down, waiting for them to start cooking.

　"Is the theme eggs? They're a common ingredient in cooking, easy to prepare, but not easy to do well."

　Stepping forward, Li Wanwan looked at the eggs laid out on the table and fell into deep thought.

　"I thought of golden fried rice, which mainly uses eggs and rice. It's very easy to make and I feel like I can pass this assessment quickly."

　Liu Yu pinched her chin. If there was any dish that was both perfect for eggs and quick and easy, golden fried rice would undoubtedly be one of them.

　"Golden fried rice is a bit too ordinary. After all, it's an entrance exam for a prestigious school for transfer students. I feel like I need to show off a little to pass."

　Zhang Chen, standing nearby, couldn't help but complain.

　"The key is the taste of the dish. It doesn't matter how it's made. Since you all think it's just average, I'll make it. You can think of other dishes."

　Liu Yu hummed softly, and the more she thought about it, the more she felt it was a good idea. So she made up her mind, strode to the kitchen counter, and began preparing to cook.

　"I'm making shrimp and scrambled eggs, don't make the same thing as me."

　Seeing that Liu Yu made a decision so quickly, Wang Jing thought for a moment and then spoke to the others before jogging to the kitchen counter.

　"It shouldn't be a big deal if I bumped into something, I'll just make some crispy yellow vegetables."

　Ning Feng shrugged, appearing nonchalant, and then told him what dish he was going to make.

　"That's good. Save me a portion when it's done. I'll make 'mock crab,' the chief really likes that dish."

　Huang Mei was the only one present who knew Bai Yuan would be there, so she chose a famous egg dish that Bai Yuan quite liked: "mock crab".

　"That dish requires quite a bit of skill. Are you able to handle it now?"

　Liu Yu, who was already prepared, spoke up. When he heard that Huang Mei was going to make crab-themed dishes, a subtle expression appeared on his face.

　This dish can taste very strange if not prepared properly, so it really tests the chef's skills.

　"Don't worry, I've practiced the dishes that the leader likes at least a hundred times in private. I won't let him down at such a crucial moment."

　"Don't worry about that. Xiaomei has super tactile senses. She can't possibly be stumped by a simple crab dish."

　Chatting amongst themselves, the men in black robes each chose a cooking station. Huang Mei also chose one, a corner of the classroom next to Yukihira Soma.

　"Eggs are a fundamental ingredient in Chinese, Japanese, and Western cuisines alike. Given that Erina-sama enjoys all sorts of sophisticated egg dishes every day, what kind of meal will she create...?"

　Because of the distance, Hisako Shinoto and Erina Nakiri did not hear the conversation. They only saw them huddle together for a few words before dispersing and going to the kitchen counter.

　"These guys are not simple."

　After observing for a while, noticing the calm demeanor of the people in front of her and the blank spaces in the files, Erina Nakiri came to this conclusion.

　Given Totsuki Academy's status in Japan, it is absolutely impossible for its archives to be blank, unless the person who left the archives has a special identity.

　"His technique is very skillful, and his basic skills are also very solid."

　Beside her, Hisako Shinto also spoke up.

　After Bai Yuan's special training over this period, their basic skills and perspectives have greatly improved, so they can naturally see how formidable the people in front of them are.

　"Although he's dressed a bit like a vampire, he's surprisingly powerful."

　Erina Nakiri stated the conclusion.

　The cooking is now in full swing.

　"The ingredients here are quite complete. I was thinking that since I couldn't make shrimp and scrambled eggs, I would just make a simple scrambled egg dish. Now I can really unleash my creativity."

　Looking at the ingredients in front of her, Wang Jing nodded in satisfaction, then selected seven or eight large shrimp and quickly...

　Remove the head and shell, cut open the back to remove the source of its fishy smell and the shrimp vein.

　Add a little salt to the prepared shrimp, quickly mix them with your hands until they become sticky, then rinse them thoroughly under running water.

　The most important thing about shrimp and scrambled eggs is the egg liquid; it should have a 'slippery' texture, so Wang Jing chose pasteurized eggs.

　Add a pinch of salt, pepper, sesame oil, and a small amount of cornstarch to the eggs, and whisk quickly with chopsticks until well combined.

　Add Shaoxing wine, pepper, and a little salt to the shrimp for a base flavor, then add cornstarch and mix well.

　Bring a pot of water to a boil, add the shrimp, and blanch them until they are about 70-80% cooked, since they will be stir-fried later. Then, remove them and put them directly into the beaten eggs.

　Add a suitable amount of oil to the pan. Scrambled eggs must be cooked over low heat, using a pushing motion, which is extremely demanding on the chef's control of the heat.

　"It smells so good, this must be shrimp and scrambled eggs in Chinese cuisine."

　As the egg mixture and shrimp were added to the pot, a rich aroma immediately filled the air, attracting Erina Nakiri's attention and prompting her to get up and step forward.

　"That's right, I made a more old version of shrimp and scrambled eggs, with some personal innovations. This dish requires a lot of oil to stir-fry, otherwise the eggs won't be fluffy."

　When taking it out of the pan, you need to drain off some of the oil, otherwise it will be too greasy. But don't drain it too much, or it won't taste right.

　Upon hearing Erina Nakiri's voice, Wang Jing simply drained the oil from the shrimp and scrambled eggs while explaining the process to her.

　Shrimp and scrambled eggs may seem simple, but making it delicious requires a high level of skill in controlling the flame. It's a perfect dish for performance evaluation!

　Chapter 153 A Special Grade Dish: Imitation Crab!

　"It looks pretty good. It has a rich aroma and a golden color. It looks very appetizing. Let me try it and see how it tastes."

　Looking at the shrimp and scrambled eggs served on a long plate in front of her, Erina Nakiri swallowed hard. Because Shirai was a Chinese cuisine teacher, she now had a special filter on Chinese food and was more inclined to prefer it.

　"Please taste it."

　After wiping her hands clean with a wet wipe, Wang Jing smiled and gestured for Nakiri Erina to proceed, then confidently stood aside to await the result.

　"Fei Sha."

　"Lady Erina, here you go."

　Seeing Erina Nakiri extend her hand to her, Hisako Shinoto handed over the chopsticks she had prepared beforehand. After taking the chopsticks, Erina focused her attention on the shrimp in the shrimp and scrambled eggs dish.

　Using her chopsticks, Erina Nakiri picked up a piece of shrimp, simultaneously stirring the semi-solid, scrambled egg around it. Without much hesitation, she put it into her mouth and then closed her eyes to savor it.

　The yolk of a pasteurized egg is smoother than that of a regular egg, with a slightly salty and spicy aroma, the spiciness of pepper, and the fragrance of sesame oil. These flavors intertwine in the mouth, creating a taste that is both refreshing and mellow.

　"The egg mixture maintains just the right tenderness during the cooking process, and you can feel the 'sizzling' texture in every bite. It is neither too raw nor too tough. This is the ultimate control of the heat."

　The shrimp are deveined, shelled, and headless, preserving their freshest and whitest flesh.

　Seasoned with Shaoxing wine and pepper, they exuded an enticing seafood aroma, perfectly complementing the flavor of the eggs.

　Feeling the bouncy texture of the shrimp and the softness of the egg, Erina Nakiri's face was full of enjoyment. This perfect feeling was simply wonderful!

　The firm and elastic shrimp contrasts sharply with the smooth egg liquid, creating a distinct layered texture when tasted.

　“This feeling…”

　She closed her eyes again, the flavors of the dish spreading in her mouth. At that moment, she felt as if she were no longer in the exam room, but had been transported to the seaside.

　At dawn, the sun slowly rises from the sea, and the golden sunlight shines on the sparkling sea, creating an extremely beautiful scene.

　The shrimp meat is as vibrant as the rising sun, while the smooth egg liquid is as gentle and delicate as waves lapping against the beach.

　The sea breeze ruffled her hair, making her squint comfortably.

　"Yes, you are qualified."

　Opening her eyes, Erina Nakiri looked at the girl in front of her with satisfaction, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

　This shrimp and scrambled eggs dish is already at the level of a slightly inferior dish, but judging from the look on this guy's face, he doesn't seem to be taking it seriously at all.