Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Upon hearing Toth's words, Jesse immediately exclaimed, especially since he was sporting a slicked-back hairstyle, his thick hair making it particularly difficult to dissipate heat in the sunlight.

　"We're here to eat, not to cause trouble."

　Even if it's a challenge, to show respect for the other side, it should be done late at night, when everyone is gone and closing time is approaching. Provoking someone in front of a large audience will inevitably cause one side to lose face, and that will create enmity.

　I don't object to your arrogant behavior; it's part of your personality. But if you continue to make enemies so easily, you definitely won't go far in the future!

　Hearing Jesse's complaints, Thoth couldn't help but frown, then silently moved to the very end of the line. As a chef, he could endure the high temperatures in the kitchen, so this little bit of sun was nothing to him.

　Since you're eating at someone else's restaurant, you have to follow their rules. You can't expect to receive preferential treatment just because you're in the same industry; that's not right.

　"Ok."

　Seeing that Thoth seemed a little angry, Jesse immediately backed down and stopped mentioning going directly to his door, silently following him to the end of the line.

　Seeing this, Thurben had no choice but to follow along, inwardly cursing Toth for being so hypocritical, actually abiding by such a ridiculous rule in this heat. Now even he had to queue up, which was truly torture!

　It's so hot...

　Sweat gradually condensed on their foreheads and streamed down their cheeks. The people in front of them were in better condition because they were under the eaves, but they, the newcomers to the group, were directly exposed to the sun.

　Fortunately, as time went by, the group slowly made its way forward and eventually reached a cooler area. To their surprise, not a single guest chose to leave after all this time.

　It's obvious these guys are all stubborn!

　Jancis's lips twitched. At that moment, he felt unbearably hot, and his slicked-back hair was quite oily. Fortunately, it would be their turn soon.

　"You can't go in. The other two, please come in."

　Bai Yuan had already noticed Jessie and Toth beside her in the group, as well as Turben, who had been cowering behind them from the beginning. So he looked at Turben and said.

　"Why?"

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Turben instantly flew into a rage. He had already been thrown out for cutting in line earlier, and now that he was obediently queuing to come in, why was this guy blocking him?! Did he have a grudge against him?!

　"I don't like seeing you, and this is my restaurant. Do I need to explain?"

　Bai Yuan's voice was calm, revealing no change in emotion. Although he did not intend to dwell on the past, it did not mean he would forgive him.

　The thought of letting such a person eat at his restaurant made him feel disgusted. The fact that he hadn't acted immediately was the result of years of self-cultivation by Alice Nakiri's side.

　Of course, although he didn't make a move, Bai Yuan still gathered an extremely powerful aura, which directly pressed down on Turben, causing his hands and feet to go weak.

　The next moment, perhaps genuinely believing that Bai Yuan would attack him, Turben swallowed hard, not daring to utter a single harsh word, and fled in a panic.

　As for Bai Yuan, he simply watched his departing figure silently until it completely disappeared before approaching Thoth and Jessie who were waiting at the door.

　"Come over here, what would you like?"

　Looking at the composed middle-aged man in front of him, Bai Yuan spoke directly.

　The master chef, Jancis, hadn't said a word from the beginning, and the person who had entered the restaurant was behind him. In other words, the middle-aged man in front of him was of higher status.

　"Could it be that the older one was beaten up after the younger one was beaten up?"

　Although this kind of plot is cliché, it's a normal mentality to seek revenge on one's parents when trouble can't be resolved outside.

　but...

　You have people above you, but I don't have anyone above me!

　"I have a halibut here. I'd like to order your 'Fish Dish Blind Box'; it looks quite interesting."

　As he spoke, Toth handed over the halibut that his subordinate had bought while he was queuing, his face always bearing a kind smile that made him impossible to dislike.

　Even after his companions were expelled, he remained expressionless, clearly unconcerned about the feud between Thurben and Baiyuan.

　"Okay, fish blind box dishes, right? Just wait and see!"

　Taking the bag from Tote, Bai Yuan glanced at the fish inside. They would occasionally move, indicating they had been in the tank not long ago.

　Halibut is quite abundant in Denmark, and Bai Yuan has cooked many dishes with it, so he has a certain understanding of its texture, taste, and mouthfeel.

　He could naturally tell that the two men had come here to test his skills and see if he was qualified to be their opponent.

　While this situation could be resolved by simply driving them away and leaving them confused, it wouldn't be in line with Bai Yuan's style as a chef in the world of dark cuisine.

　As someone in the world of culinary disasters, I naturally solve culinary problems through cooking!

　Carrying the flounder into the kitchen, Bai Yuan walked to the unused cooking counter opposite Nakiri Alice and placed the flounder on it.

　When friends come from afar, how can we not treat them well?

　That doesn't make sense. Since they're from the world of dark cuisine, they should show their true colors at a time like this!

　Let's make a simple dish that shines.

　By world standards, he should be an eight-star chef, a national treasure in his country, and would be highly respected wherever he goes.

　I'm getting a little excited. I wonder if that guy will still be able to stay calm after seeing his cooking!

　"Brother Bai Yuan, are you planning to do it yourself?"

　Inside the kitchen, after several hours of intensive practice, Alice Nakiri was able to skillfully control four pots at the same time.

　If you were just a beginner before, you can now be considered an expert. With a little more practice, you should be able to try cooking five pots at once.

　The training of the Silver Chopsticks Ten Pots Return technique is like this: you need to constantly increase the intensity and adapt to it. When you come to your senses, you have already mastered this ultimate skill!

　"Well, we have a rather picky customer outside. You just go about your business. I need to let them try Chinese food and give them a little shock."

　"Brother Bai Yuan, are you going to take this cooking seriously? What kind of guest is this that you're treating them so well!"

　The image of the person next to Jesse came to mind. Although he didn't say much, high-class chefs always exuded a mysterious aura.

　This kind of temperament is not something that ordinary people can sense, but as a fellow master chef, he noticed it immediately.

　Rough hands, neatly trimmed nails, meticulously styled hair, and a very dry face—despite being middle-aged, she still exudes a clean and refreshing aura.

　"A somewhat serious middle-aged man would make a good opponent. I really want to have a match with him; it would be very interesting!"

　Bai Yuan muttered to himself, his eyes revealing a fighting spirit, as he placed the flounder from the bag onto the cutting board; it was still alive and wriggling.

　Since we're going to cook fish, we should do it to the best of our ability. The ultimate goal in cooking fish is to use the original broth to enhance the original flavor of the fish!

　To perfectly bring out the true flavor of a fish dish, you need to utilize all the relevant ingredients!

　What Bai Yuan is going to do this time is one of the classic ways to prepare meat dishes: lion's head meatballs. Of course, not lion's head meatballs in the traditional sense, but rather fish lion's head meatballs, which are different from the traditional ones!

　This dish is an extension of the common lion's head meatballs. In addition, he has tried making other meats such as chicken, duck, and goose.

　But his favorite of all is the fish meat lion's head!

　White inside and out, with a lingering fragrance, it incorporates the essence of an entire fish into a small piece of fish meat lion's head.

　Chapter 47 Can the cook's actions be called stealing food?

　"drink!"

　With a soft shout from Bai Yuan, the "Po Jun" blade from the Seven Star Blade was drawn and pierced directly into the flounder's head, stopping its leaping body and splitting it in two.

　Immediately afterwards, the "Lianzhen Knife" also jumped out, dancing gracefully in the air, removing the bones from the halibut that had been split in two, while the "Wenqu Knife" scraped off the scales on its surface and removed the skin for later use.

　Remove the fish bones and skin, cut the fish meat into small cubes about the size of chopsticks, rinse them in cold water to remove any remaining blood and impurities, and finally squeeze them dry in a gauze bag.

　This step requires skill; although a lot of force is used, it is essential to ensure that the fish meat does not break. It is a dish that truly requires skill and technique.

　Place the drained fish meat on a cutting board and gently chop it with a knife. This is the biggest difference between fish meat lion's head and fish meatballs!

　To make fish balls, simply pound the fish meat with an iron rod until it becomes a paste and elastic. Fish meat lion's head meatballs, on the other hand, are made by chopping the fish meat into small cubes but not breaking them into pieces.

　This makes it easier for the flavors to penetrate, and it also increases the stickiness of the fish, making it easier to form a paste when mixing it later.

　Crush the water chestnuts and cut them into small pieces, about a quarter of the amount of fish meat. Too many pieces will affect the shape of the lion's head meatballs.

　Add salt, rice wine, pepper, and 1/3 of the scallion and ginger water to the diced fish. Use your wrist to quickly stir clockwise.

　The power used here is still rotation, the White Snake Spinning Chain, which can be used not only for dough but also in a variety of cooking methods.

　Studying and mastering techniques is essential, but if you only blindly apply them without knowing how to use them flexibly, you are destined never to become a master chef!

　Watching the fish meat cubes quickly become sticky and gelatinous in the large bowl, Bai Yuan continued to add 1/3 of the scallion and ginger water. He repeated this process three times until the fish meat reached the standard for making lion's head meatballs.

　This is somewhat different from pork. Pork becomes sticky after being mixed a few times, while fish requires the chef's care and perseverance, so not many people are willing to try it, and even fewer succeed in making it.

　At least, Bai Yuan has never eaten fish meat lion's head in a restaurant before, and has never even heard of it.

　The process of making the fish meat gelatinous is the most important step, and also the most difficult and time-consuming.

　Egg whites and starch can be added to help the lion's head meatballs take shape faster, but Bai Yuan did not do so in order to highlight the freshness of the fresh sea fish.

　Adding egg whites will increase the turbidity of the soup, and the help of starch will affect the taste of the fish meat lion's head. Although the impact is very small, it still has an effect!

　Glowing-level cuisine and continuous

　The difference between the dishes lies in these one or two details. Only by fully grasping their characteristics can you create truly top-notch dishes!

　Of course, with Bai Yuan's current abilities, he is only extremely close to the limit. He says he still has a long way to go before he can create the most unparalleled delicacy in the world.

　Of course, even so, he could easily deal with the chefs of this world.

　After all, in this world, top-tier chefs seem to be the pinnacle, the apex of the food chain, while dragon chefs are something beyond legend.

　The Dragon Chef in this world is different from the Dragon Chef in "Cooking Master Boy". The Dragon Chef in "Cooking Master Boy" is a royal chef, but in essence, he is still a special chef.

　However, the Dragon Chefs of this world are truly above the top tier. Even someone like Thoth, the royal chef of the British Royal Family, is only recognized as a five-star chef internationally.

　However, even a five-star chef is considered an absolute upper-class person in this world, which is why Lancy Jon was so surprised when Bai Yuan rejected the conditions proposed by him.

　"One halibut is enough to make three halibut lion's head meatballs."

　Divide the fish meat in the large bowl into three equal portions. Bai Yuan takes out a pot, pours in water, and heats it at a temperature between 60 and 80 degrees Celsius to simmer it until cooked through, which can also be called "nurturing" the meatballs. This long process gives the lion's head meatballs their unique flavor.

　Pick up the three pieces of fish meat from the bowl, soak your palms in ice water, and quickly roll the fish meat into fist-sized lion's head shapes.

　Once the lion's head meatballs are cooked, they can be directly thrown into the pot. Stir the warm water in the pot with a spoon to ensure that the meatballs do not stick together. Then add scallions, ginger, and Shaoxing wine to give the soup a base flavor.

　"Master, lemon slices."

　"Wow, you actually guessed what I was thinking! How did you know I wanted lemon?"

　Seeing that Nakiri Alice had casually sliced ​​two lemons for him while chopping vegetables, Bai Yuan was both surprised and pleased. This kid had really taken it to heart!

　"Don't underestimate me, okay? You taught me this before. The acidity of lemon can effectively remove the fishy smell from fish. Although this is sea fish, it will still have a slight fishy smell. Using lemon is just right and can also add layers of flavor."

　Alice Nakiri smiled slyly, clearly pleased with Bai Yuan's surprise, or perhaps excited that she could be of help!

　"That's right, that's exactly what I wanted to say. I'll save one for you to try later; you probably haven't had this dish before."

　The remaining two are just enough for each of them, and they won't fight over the extra one. It's a brilliant idea that kills two birds with one stone!

　Bai Yuan casually came up with a lame excuse and left the extra halibut lion's head meatballs to Nakiri Alice, ostensibly to prevent them from fighting over the food.

　"Huh? These are ingredients brought by a customer. Would it be wrong for us to sneak a bite..."

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri hesitated. As a chef, stealing food from customers seemed rather immoral!

　"Nonsense! How can a chef's actions be called stealing food? This is called tasting. Do you want to serve customers dishes that don't taste good?"

　In some high-end hotels, the head chef typically doesn't cook, but they are responsible for tasting the food before serving to ensure it meets the required standards. This cannot be considered "stealing food."

　Hearing Alice Nakiri's righteous words, Bai Yuan's face turned slightly red, but he still put on a serious face and began to lecture her.

　In the culinary world, there is no such thing as stealing food. Sometimes, chefs feel more wronged than Dou E when they are misunderstanding someone else's attempt to taste something.

　"I see, I was ignorant."

　Upon hearing Bai Yuan's words, Alice Nakiri had a look of sudden realization. It seemed that she had misunderstood the chefs before; this was called a tasting.

　"You can't accuse someone of stealing food when you go into their kitchen, otherwise they'll definitely get angry with you. It's very impolite, understand?"

　Bai Yuan patiently explained, and was very satisfied with her changed attitude. This was how a top chef should behave!

　"Understood!"

　Watching Shirayuki skim the foam off the halibut and lion's head soup, Alice Nakiri nodded emphatically, indicating that she understood.

　I learned something new today, it was a truly fulfilling day!

　Chapter Forty-Eight: Lion's Head Meatballs Gathered in One Bowl!

　"Alright, go ahead and do your thing. I can handle things here."

　As he spoke, Bai Yuan focused all his attention on the pot in front of him. Then he took out a small pot, poured in water and brought it to a boil. He then carefully broke off the tender inner leaves of the cabbage and threw them all in for a basic blanching.

　Blanching cabbage will reduce its cabbage flavor by more than half, making it less likely to affect the taste of other dishes.

　After blanching the cabbage, cool it in cold water. Then, pick it up and unfold it to form a huge fan. Place the fan flat on the head of the halibut lion's head, fitting it tightly, and it will act as a pot lid.