Love comes after eating halberds

"His...hot."

Fortunately, my physical fitness has been strengthened due to the addition of gourmet cells. Otherwise, I would definitely have been burned and blistered. In severe cases, my tongue might even be paralyzed and I would lose my sense of taste.

However, with Gourmet Cells, this level of perm has no effect on Nakiri Erina. Anyway, it is equivalent to adding a taste and a different kind of stimulation.

"It's so fishy! It tastes so wild that I don't want to eat it."

There was an expression of disgust on her face, but Erina Nakiri did not waste the food, but swallowed it all. It must be said that she changed a lot after being with Hoshino Sora.

"Then let's try the bear meat hot pot again."

"Okay, the taste is much better than before, and the fishy smell is not so obvious, but it still doesn't work."

Hoshino Sora also took a bite, and the taste was much more unpleasant than he expected. The wild taste of bear meat bloomed in his mouth, and most people really couldn't handle it.

“Next up is fried bear patties with schisandra.”

"This one is better than the previous two, in terms of taste..."

After that, Hoshino Sora tried a lot of bear meat dishes. With the help of various spices, the taste was countless times better than at the beginning.

"It feels like it still lacks personal characteristics, but for things like bear meat, making fried bear patties at my level is already the limit. There is an ancient dish in China."

"You mean steamed bear paws?"

Hearing Hoshino Sora's words, Nakiri Erina immediately reacted. Speaking of steamed bear paws, this is a famous dish in China. However, because hunting of brown bears is prohibited in China, this dish has gradually been lost...

"Wait, let me take a look."

Hoshino Sora said and took out his mobile phone. He said that this dish was not groundless, but he did have some impressions, as if he had seen it on a certain video platform.

"You... actually have a video of a master cooking!?"

Looking at the master's leisurely cooking on the mobile phone screen, Erina Nakiri's mouth opened with shock. Logically speaking, these should be secrets that are not told!

"After all, hunting of brown bears is now prohibited in China. This video should be the only remaining method of cooking bear paws, steamed bear paws, which was a palace dish in ancient China."

Watching the operation in the video, Hoshino Sora's eyes became brighter and brighter, because the method of making this thing is not difficult, even quite simple.

First, cut the hens and ducks into large pieces, add them to the stew pot over high heat to enhance the freshness, add the bear paws with the hair removed, and add a large amount of onions, ginger, and garlic to remove the unique fishy smell of the bear paws.

When the stew is almost done and the bear paws are soft and tender, take them out and cut them into thin slices, place them in a bowl and steam them for 10 minutes. The secret bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms are placed between the bear paw meat slices. This is a traditional and authentic dish. steamed bear paw.

"Try it, your saliva is almost drooling, little greedy cat."

Looking at Nakiri Erina with longing written on her face, Hoshino Sora said with a smile, and then picked up a piece of steamed bear paw and bamboo shoot slices and shiitake mushroom slices with his hands and brought it to her mouth.

Nakiri Erina didn't dislike it when she saw it. She opened her mouth and bit it in one bite. Her pink tongue even licked Hoshino Sora's hand, looking very charming.

"What a goblin."

Looking at Erina Nakiri, who was direct and unabashed in her movements, Hoshino Sora couldn't help but complain, and her whole body felt hot.

“Delicious. The stewed and steamed bear paws are extremely soft. Combined with the toughness of the mushrooms and the crispness of the bamboo shoots, the three superimpose to form a wonderful texture that is tough, soft and crispy.

Moreover, while the stew is tender, the simplicity of adding seasonings ensures the most essential flavor of the bear meat, which is undoubtedly unmatched by adding more spices.

I really didn’t expect that there is such a way to make bear paws, which only removes the fishy smell, adds a lot of umami, and gets the original flavor of bear paws. Chinese cuisine is really broad and profound. "

The words of admiration lasted for a long time, and Erina showed an intoxicated expression on her face. She swore that this was definitely the best bear meat dish she had ever eaten in her life!

On the premise of removing the fishy smell, the fragrance of the ingredients itself is ensured to the greatest extent, and the charm of seasonal ingredients is perfectly brought out.

"As long as you are satisfied with it, you still have to study how to make it taste better."

Looking at the steamed bear paws in front of him, Hoshino Sora was actually not satisfied, because this dish did not emit shining golden light, and at the same time, it did not have the concentration of golden soul. In other words, he did not reach the best level of making this dish.

It’s normal if you think about it carefully. Although this dish has become a forbidden dish now, it was still eaten by many people 20 years ago. There are not many chefs who know this dish and are still alive. Those who have been immersed in cooking skills for many years It's normal for his old master to be better than him.

"Then come on, I'm looking forward to your cooking."

He was very satisfied and ate all the food in front of him, leaving only the last few pieces to bring to Hoshino Sora's mouth. Although eating alone is wonderful, it is easy to be criticized.

"But then again, what are other people's assessments like?"

"They..."

Hearing Hoshino Sora's question, Nakiri Erina's eyes became a little wandering, and on the other side...

"Son...Shinomiya-sensei."

Looking at the man in front of him with red hair and rimmed glasses, Tazoe shouted nervously and excitedly.

"I heard that you won the top ten seats some time ago. Let me see how much progress you have made during this time!"

"Yes! Teacher Shinomiya."

Scenes like this happened frequently at the third assessment site. Every first-year student with some potential met the top ten of the past. This was Nakiri Erina's arrangement.

In order to allow these students to realize their greater potential, it is the most appropriate choice to let the seniors lead them through training.

Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye it was time for Hoshino to hand in his homework. He got up early that day, cleaned himself up, and went to the private kitchen.

"Are you all ready? Bear meat dishes that satisfy me."

At this time, Dojima Gin was waiting among them, and when he saw Hoshino Sora, who was "late in arriving", he raised his hand and said hello.

"What should I say? If you are not satisfied, just ask me to drop out of school."

"What a confident attitude. Then let me see what you have accumulated during this time!"

Hoshino Sora spoke proudly, and then came to the cooking table to cook. The whole process was as familiar as if he had practiced it hundreds of times. This was also his background.

He didn't know how many times he handled brown bears in the trial space. It can be said that even the top hunters in the outside world are not as skilled as him in dissecting brown bears.

Of course, now he only needs to cook a bear paw.

The right paw of the bear is used for the bear paw. It is the so-called dominant hand. This part of the food has firm muscles and good taste. It is the most suitable part for making steamed bear paw!

"Chinese palace dish, steamed bear paw?"

Looking at the dishes Hoshino Sora was making, Dojima Gin was a little confused at first, but soon he saw what the other party was doing.

"Senior Dojima has a good eye. This is a forbidden Chinese dish, steamed bear paws!"

"I had it at a banquet ten years ago. It tasted extremely delicious. Everything about bears is condensed into this plate. It is really something that should not be underestimated."

Looking at the bear paw that had just been stewed in front of him and cut into thin slices by Hoshino Sora's sharp knife skills, Dojima Gin's words were filled with emotion, and he closed his eyes slightly at the same time, as if reminiscing.

"Then let's let Dojima-senpai recreate the feeling at that time today!"

Hearing Dojima Gin's emotion, Hoshino Sora laughed and said, then put the cut bear paws into a bowl and steamed them in the pot for 17 minutes.

This is the optimal time he calculated based on the size of the bear's paw, which ensures that the bear's paw is tender and juicy while also ensuring that it is cooked thoroughly.

"Hahaha, when asked about the smell of this dish, I can already predict how delicious it will be!"

Because there were only two people in the kitchen, and Hoshino Sora was one of the top ten active service members, Dojima Gin was relatively easy-going when talking to him, without the airs of an elder at all.

In fact, Hoshino Sora's cooking skills now scare Dojima Gin. The aura faintly revealed in this guy is stronger than some graduates who have graduated from Totsuki for several years.

If he comes across an area where the opponent is good at, Dojima Gin thinks that he is not absolutely sure to defeat him.

The only thing he is better than Hoshino Sora now is his experience, the experience of living for decades more, and his understanding of cooking and ingredients, but these can be made up for with time.

Looking at the steamed bear paws with a strong aroma in the steamer in front of him, although Dojima Gin didn't want to admit it, he still had to admit that talent was more important than hard work.

Some people can surpass others' decades of accumulation in just one year.

There is no doubt that Sora Hoshino is such a top talent!

Chapter 7 Umami woven basket!

"It's done, the imperial dish of steamed bear paw, please taste it."

After bringing the freshly baked steamed bear paws to the table, Hoshino Sora had a simple smile on his face, and then stood aside to wait for evaluation. This is the etiquette that a chef should have.

"Wonderful! The unique flavor of bear paws is perfectly preserved, full of wildness and fresh fragrance!

The combination of bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms adds a bit of umami flavor to it, and it is paired with the chicken and duck bone soup that has been simmered for a long time. These different degrees of umami flavors are concentrated together. It is truly a Chinese palace dish! "

A mouthful of steamed bear paw is better than a living god!

The whole body was straight, the muscles were bulging high, and there was an indescribable momentum all over the body. The soft bear meat exploded in the mouth, and the endless taste spread in the mouth!

What a great feeling!Dojima Gin's eyebrows twitched slightly. He did not add any MSG or chicken essence, and only used the most essential taste of the ingredients to enhance the freshness. The texture and taste brought by it are completely different!

To put it simply, dishes that use fresh ingredients have a richer taste. For ordinary people, there may not be much difference, but for people who know how to eat, the difference is huge!

The first is the level. If you only season it with MSG, it will taste very monotonous.

But the dishes made by using chicken and duck to enhance the freshness can bring out the umami flavor of the chicken and duck itself, plus the fresh umami flavor of the bamboo shoots and mushrooms, the resulting layer is very scary!

It feels like a delicately woven basket, solid and without any omissions, perfectly serving the delicate and delicious bear meat dishes!

"It's very good. Compared with the steamed bear paws I knew from the banquet I attended ten years ago, your steamed bear paws are undoubtedly more complete!"

Closing his eyes and savoring the deliciousness of the food, Dojima Gin gave a very high evaluation.

To be able to cook the dish of steamed bear paws to such an extent, it is hard to imagine that this is something that a person who has not come into contact with bear meat two days ago and has no understanding of bear meat can do it!

What a genius!

"As long as you are satisfied, then did I pass the assessment?"

Looking at Dojima Gin who was feasting in front of him, Hoshino Sora's expression remained unchanged and he asked in a gentle voice. Then he did not get an answer from the other party, only a thumbs up.

half an hour.

"It's worthy of being the first among the top ten active elites. I passed the test!"

Even though it’s not an original dish, it’s a great thing to be able to promote a dish created by a senior to such an extent!

There is nothing picky about the taste or appearance of the food. It is no exaggeration to say that the steamed bear paw is the top dish!

"you flatter me."

Hoshino Sora nodded and said with a wry smile. It was not that he was overly modest, but that it was the fact itself.

Despite studying steamed bear paws for two days and two nights, Hoshino Sora still couldn't make this dish that only a few people know how to make it gold-level. This undoubtedly does not mean that his level of cooking is not enough.

After a brief exchange of greetings, Hoshino Sora opened the door and walked out. He stared at the house numbers outside and searched for them, and finally came to Tazoe's assessment room.

Yesterday he promised her to have dinner with her after the assessment, and now it's time to fulfill his promise.

Opening the door of the cooking room softly, Hoshino Sora did not interrupt. He turned around and stood at the door, watching Tadokoro Emi who was sweating in front of the cooking table without making a sound.

Shinomiya Kojiro obviously noticed Hoshino Sora's arrival, but he didn't speak. He just crossed his arms and stared at Tazoe in front of him.

Where is Tadokoro?

At this time, she is making Hoshino Restaurant's signature dish, French anhydrous vegetables, which means cooking a dish without adding a drop of water, in order to perfectly show the charm of the vegetables themselves.

Remove the stems from the cabbage and cut it into strips with one section wide. Peel the radish and carrot and cut into strips, about the thickness of your little finger.

Clean the mushrooms and remove the roots. Cut the tops with a cross knife into four pieces. Then take the French sausage and cut it into a straight pattern on both sides. The knife edge is deep but not continuous.

Seeing Tadokoro's skillful movements, Hoshino Sora's face was filled with relief. This was the dish that the other party was best at. At that time, in order to cater to customers' preferences, he had to practice it countless times before perfecting it.

Cut the secret bacon top knife into wider strips, and then chop half of the onion. The chopped onion must be spread all over the bottom of the pot to prevent other ingredients from sticking to the pot and increase the flavor of the dish.

I have to say, the details are really spot on.

Take a small pot, pour olive oil into the pot, heat it, add onions and spread them out, then add unpeeled potatoes, carrot strips, white radish strips, mushroom chunks, large cabbage strips, sliced ​​sausage and bacon. .

After all the ingredients are arranged, add a little sea salt and black pepper to taste. Finally, put a bay leaf on top, close the lid and reduce to low heat and simmer for about 40 minutes.

"Huh, you're here Hoshino-kun."

After everything was ready, Tadokoro discovered Hoshino Sora standing at the door. He wiped his hands with a towel and walked over to say hello.

And Hoshino Sora also walked up when Tazoe said hello and came to Shinomiya Kojiro and Tazoe.

"Congratulations on becoming a member of Totsuki, Hoshino-kun."

Apparently, Shinomiya Kojiro somehow got the news about Hoshino Sora becoming Totsuki's seat, and when he saw the other party approaching him, he greeted him politely.

Totsuki's first seat is a good status no matter where he is placed, especially in the gourmet world. Even Shinomiya Kojiro would give him some thin noodles when he sees it.

After all, no one would choose to be an enemy if they could be friends.

In particular, Hoshino Sora was an outstanding figure who became one of the top ten in the first grade. His potential is beyond words. It is not an exaggeration to describe him as a genius that is rare in a thousand years.

"I'm sorry, I'm just lucky."

After hearing Shinomiya Kojiro's compliment, Hoshino Sora said modestly as usual.