Food Wars, my food not only glows!

　Seeing Bai Yuan step back to the cooking station, everyone on the scene immediately knelt down and began pleading for him, while some onlookers even started to criticize him while praising him.

　"Alright, everyone, be quiet."

　Do you really think you've mastered fried rice? Fried rice in Chinese cuisine is the foundation of everything, the ultimate expression of mastering the control of heat!

　To gauge a chef's skill level, just have them cook a bowl of rice; that will tell you most of the story. Alice, come up here and demonstrate for everyone.

　Bai Yuan looked at Erina Nakiri and the others, and slowly began to explain.

　He said this more to them, because fried rice is not just about cooking rice, but more about mastering this type of dish.

　"Yes!"

　Alice Nakiri responded and then got up and went forward. She first scanned the kitchen counter, and then looked at Bai Yuan, who was sitting to the side watching her.

　Could this be Bai Yuan testing her?!

　"Since this is a rare opportunity, I'll demonstrate how to make a mixed fried rice for everyone."

　Long spit

　After letting out a sigh of relief, Alice suddenly felt a little nervous. This was the first time Bai Yuan had asked her to go on stage to demonstrate, and she absolutely couldn't mess it up!

　"Fried rice is made by stir-frying rice and side dishes in a pan. The rice is of very high quality; only good rice can make good fried rice."

　Watching Alice Nakiri prepare ingredients such as shiitake mushrooms, sausages, green beans, ham, and carrots, Bai Yuan nodded inwardly.

　Alice Nakiri is now at a top-tier level in every aspect.

　This is especially true in Chinese cuisine, where stir-fries, noodles, and seafood are particularly outstanding, making them their forte!

　Mixed fried rice, consisting of three meat dishes and four vegetable dishes, plus rice, totaling eight dishes, is usually the last main course at state banquets and holds a very high status.

　Doing it well is neither too difficult nor too easy.

　"Teacher, teacher, I know how to do this question. Good fried rice needs to be made with leftover rice, right?"

　Yoshino Yuuki excitedly raised her hand, and after saying that, she smiled slightly, looked into Bai Yuan's eyes, and put on an expression that asked for praise.

　"In conclusion, that statement is correct, but I still hope you can see beyond the surface to the essence."

　The main reason for using leftover rice is that time has removed some of the moisture from the rice. Dry, separate grains of rice are the best choice for making fried rice, because the core purpose of fried rice is to thoroughly cook the rice grains.

　Upon hearing Yoshino Yuuki's words, Bai Yuan nodded and then explained the reasoning behind the rumor, which made many people look enlightened.

　"I see. The key isn't leaving it overnight, but rather reducing the moisture content of the rice to a certain level..."

　Yoshino Yuuki pinched her chin and muttered to herself.

　"What amazing knife skills! Everyone, look over at the kitchen counter!"

　Suddenly, someone shouted, and the students who were still discussing what kind of rice to use for fried rice all turned their attention to the cooking station.

　Alice Nakiri was seen holding a kitchen knife in one hand and continuously placing ingredients down with the other.

　In just a short while, the originally whole ingredients were turned into small, evenly sized pieces and fell back into their own small bowls.

　Such exquisite knife skills instantly stunned the students on the spot, some even opening their mouths slightly, unsure of what to say.

　You mean, these students are in the same grade as us, and the same age?!

　Chapter 98 Erina Nakiri: Hakubuchi-sensei, please help me!

　Turn the flame to maximum until it perfectly coats the wok, then add peanut oil and wait for the wok to heat up.

　"The chicken... the egg actually flew up!"

　Suddenly, someone gasped, covering their mouth as they watched Alice Nakiri toss the eggs into the air one by one, creating graceful arcs that were about to fall to the ground, resulting in a complete mess.

　"Hey!"

　Alice Nakiri would never allow such a thing to happen.

　Looking at the eggs in the sky, the girl let out a soft shout, and the spatula in her hand instantly made contact with the eggs, cracking them open one by one in the air.

　In an instant, the golden egg liquid fell into the pot, came into contact with the boiling oil, and released an amazing egg aroma.

　"Wh...what?! If I'm not mistaken, that guy just cracked the egg open with a ladle! And the eggshell landed perfectly in the trash can, while the yolk went into the oil!"

　Such a scene is visually stunning, especially considering that the performers are around the same age as them.

　"This is absolutely amazing! This is the first time I've ever seen this kind of technology!"

　Everyone at the scene knows how to crack an egg, but no one except Bai Yuan can crack an egg in such a magnificent way.

　"Master, did you see everything?"

　Glancing in Bai Yuan's direction, Alice Nakiri quickly added the rice and pressed it down with a spatula to blend the egg with the rice.

　Stir-fry over high heat and toss the wok quickly.

　Next, add the prepared diced shiitake mushrooms, diced sausage, and other ingredients, and stir-fry quickly over high heat until they release a rich aroma.

　"That's amazing wok-flipping skill! The rice flew more than two meters high, but it didn't spill at all!"

　Who is this girl? I've never seen her before. Not only is her egg-beating skill superb, but her pan-flipping technique is also exceptional. With such solid fundamentals, there's no way I haven't heard of her!

　"I'm not sure, she seems to be a new transfer student, and I heard her surname is also Nakiri..."

　"His surname is Nakiri? In that case, it's not entirely incomprehensible that he could go to such lengths."

　As the rice soared high into the air, a buzz of discussion erupted, with the students expressing their awe at the astonishing sight.

　Ten minutes on stage requires ten years of practice off stage!

　Alice Nakiri's skill level must be the result of extensive practice.

　"As expected of Senior Sister Alice! Her precise control of the heat is definitely at the level of a master chef!"

　Miyoko Hojo couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

　It's said that laymen watch the spectacle while experts appreciate the details. As fellow Chinese chefs, only Alice Nakiri and Bai Yuan at the scene knew the true value of her skills.

　How terrifying!

　A girl the same age as her actually possesses the fighting power of a master chef!

　You should know that the current elementary school doesn't even have a single first-class chef...

　No, in terms of combat strength, there is one.

　Think of this

　Miyoko Hojo then glanced furtively at Erina Nakiri, who was standing not far away and whose expression remained unchanged.

　Last year, when she and her senior went to Guangzhou to take the second-class chef exam, this young lady went to take the first-class chef exam in Japan.

　Unfortunately, he was eliminated in the second round of assessments due to improper handling of the ingredients.

　However, after a year of honing his skills, and with the guidance of Teacher Baiyuan, this year should be no problem.

　If we were to ask who among the students of the Tokyuu Primary School is most likely to rival Alice Nakiri.

　There must be only Erina Nakiri, who inherited the God Tongue and has top-notch talent in cooking!

　Of course, this will take at least a few years.

　After all, Alice Nakiri is just too overpowered right now; without nerfing her, it's practically unplayable. This year's students will likely live in her shadow...

　"Ok?"

　On the other side, noticing that someone was looking at her, Erina Nakiri looked around in confusion, but found nothing amiss.

　"What's wrong, Erina-sama?"

　Hisako Niito noticed her odd behavior and looked in the direction she was looking, but found nothing unusual either, so she asked in confusion.

　"It's nothing, it's probably just my imagination."

　Shaking her head, Erina Nakiri continued to look at Alice Nakiri on the stage, studying each step frame by frame, her eyes burning with surging fighting spirit.

　She will pay back the humiliation she suffered that day sooner or later!

　Now, under Bai Yuan's guidance, she has already achieved the skill of a first-class chef, making her the number one chef in the early elementary school class after Nakiri Alice.

　But that's far from enough!!

　She wants to become stronger, to surpass Alice Nakiri, and to make that guy call her Erina-neechan with humiliation, right in front of Shirabuchi!

　Although the month of training had exhausted her, her strength was increasing at an astonishing rate.

　The most obvious change is in her tongue, which has become much more resistant to food and can now withstand the delicious impact of premium dishes!

　Of course, they still have no ability to resist someone of Bai Yuan's level.

　She even ripped her clothes in front of him a few times. At Alice Nakiri's house, the two of them together caused quite a few awkward situations.

　Later, she got smarter and would go to the bathroom when she tasted the food. After eating, she would take a shower and feel refreshed, which was very nice.

　"It's done cooking! It smells amazing!"

　"What exactly does it taste like? It must be top-grade! Without a doubt, this is absolutely top-grade cuisine! My god, does our class have such a master chef?"

　Turn off the heat and transfer the mixed fried rice to a plate.

　The amazing aroma wafting through the air instantly sparked a buzz of discussion, with everyone turning their gaze to the fried rice on the counter, their faces filled with longing.

　"Master, please have a taste."

　Picking up the fried rice from the table, Alice Nakiri went straight to Bai Yuan, staring at him intently with anticipation on her face.

　"What deserves praise is that you blanched the green beans in advance and kept them in cold water. You made the same mistake when you first learned to cook, Squirrel Fish."

　Secondly, the shiitake mushrooms were steamed before being diced. Many chefs soak them in water to soften them, then dice them and stir-fry them directly. That doesn't allow the shiitake mushrooms to release their aroma. Your method is excellent.

　Looking at the mixed fried rice on the plate, Bai Yuan praised her without any politeness, but his appearance made Nakiri Alice's heart race.

　Now that we've talked about the advantages, let's talk about the disadvantages.

　First, there's the heat. A hot pan and cold oil are the essence of fried rice. With such a high heat, the oil is heated so that the eggs are cooked through the moment they hit the pan. Even if rice is added afterward, the flavors can't blend together; they remain separate.

　The correct order is to first use low heat to allow the aroma of the egg and rice to meld. Then add all the ingredients and turn the heat to high.

　Don't underestimate the difference in details; sometimes, the difference in culinary quality lies precisely in these subtle differences!

　He finished all the mixed fried rice in front of him.

　Bai Yuan stood up from his seat. This was a small test he had given to Nakiri Alice, and she had done a so-so job of completing it.

　I stepped over to the counter and heated the pot over a low flame.

　Quickly crack two eggs into a bowl, add a little salt to season, then add oil to lower the temperature of the pan, and at the same time add the egg mixture and rice.

　Use a spatula to quickly press the two together until they are perfectly blended. Then add all the other ingredients to the pot and continue to stir-fry over low heat.

　"You can add a little bit of scallion beforehand to enhance the aroma of the fried rice, but you can't add it all at once, otherwise the pan will just taste like cooked scallions."

　I remember explaining the principle of adding ingredients twice to your rice before. Go back and practice making fried rice a hundred times until you memorize all the details!

　"Huh...?!"

　As they spoke, Bai Yuan turned off the stove and added the remaining scallions to the cutting board, using the residual heat from the fried rice to reheat them.

　Adding scallions in this way will result in a particularly pronounced flavor, while also giving the dish a vibrant color that enhances the appeal of the fried rice.

　As the dishes were served, a dazzling golden light instantly filled the entire classroom, but apart from a few people, there was no shock or cheering.

　They've seen this kind of scene so many times that they've become somewhat desensitized.

　One spoonful per person.

　The class assignment this time was also simple: everyone make a plate of fried rice.

　Only if the taste satisfies me can I afford to eat more!

　As Bai Yuan spoke, he picked up one of the two plates of fried rice in front of him, returned to his seat, crossed his legs, and began to enjoy the rice by himself.

　He completely ignored the slightly resentful gaze of Alice Nakiri beside him.

　You were the one who asked me to demonstrate, and not only did you criticize her in public, but you also made her practice even more when she got home. Ugh, why is her life so miserable!

　"Great!"

　"Finally, the happiest moment of Professor Baiyuan's class has arrived!"

　"I came here specifically for this meal, and even if I get the lowest rating, it'll still be worth the ticket price!"

　"Alright, I know you can't wait, so hurry up and line up. If you keep making noise, you might not even get a single bite!"