Food Wars: Let him cook

"It's quite well-made. The flavor profile is excellent, the color is golden yellow, and the shrimp on top look very appetizing. Let me try how it tastes."

Looking at the Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs served on a long plate, Erina Nakiri secretly swallowed. Because Dylan was a teacher of Chinese cuisine, she now had a special filter for Chinese food and favored it a little more.

Wiping her hands clean with a wet towel, Wang Jing smiled at Erina Nakiri and made a 'please' gesture, then confidently stood aside to await the result.

"Hisako."

"Erina-sama, here you go."

Seeing Erina Nakiri extend her hand towards her, Hisako Arato handed over the chopsticks she had prepared long ago. After taking the chopsticks, Erina focused her gaze on the shrimp in the Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs.

She used the chopsticks to pick up a piece of shrimp, simultaneously bringing along the surrounding semi-coagulated, "tender" state of the scrambled eggs. Erina Nakiri didn't hesitate much before putting it into her mouth, then closed her eyes to savor it.

The egg liquid from the pasteurized eggs had a smoother texture than that of ordinary eggs, with a faint salty flavor and the spiciness of pepper, as well as the aroma of sesame oil. These flavors intertwined in her mouth, both clear and mellow.

"The egg liquid, during the cooking process, maintained a perfect tenderness. Every bite allows you to feel that 'tender' texture, neither too raw nor too tough. This is the ultimate control over the heat. The shrimp, with heads and shells removed and deveined, retained their most delicious and pristine meat. Seasoned with yellow wine and pepper, they exude an enticing seafood aroma, forming a perfect harmony with the flavor of the eggs."

Feeling the firmness of the shrimp and the softness of the eggs, Erina Nakiri enjoyed it to the fullest. This perfect sensation was simply wonderful to the extreme!

The shrimp was firm yet elastic, forming a sharp contrast with the smooth and tender egg liquid, allowing one to feel a distinct change in texture while tasting.

Closing her eyes again, the flavor of the dish spread in her mouth. At this moment, she felt as if she were no longer at the examination site, but had traveled to the seaside.

At dawn, the sun slowly rose from the sea level, its golden light sprinkling on the sparkling surface of the sea, creating an extremely beautiful scene.

The texture of the shrimp was as full of vitality as the rising sun, while the smoothness of the egg liquid was like the sea gently lapping against the sand, gentle and delicate.

The sea breeze brushed through her hair, making her squint her eyes in comfort.

"Not bad. You pass."

Opening her eyes, Erina Nakiri looked at the young woman before her with satisfaction, a hint of surprise in her eyes.

This dish of Shrimp and Scrambled Eggs had already reached the standard of a weak first-grade dish, and looking at this girl's demeanor, it seemed she wasn't even being completely serious.

"I'm done on my side too. Please, beautiful young lady, come and have a taste."

Ning Feng's voice sounded. He then brought a dish of golden-colored, fragrant and sweet Crispy Yellow Vegetables to Erina Nakiri. The dish emitted an incredibly sweet aroma, smelling exceptionally enticing.

"Caramelized eggs? This is quite good. It's a relatively famous dish from the three northeastern provinces of China, often appearing at wedding banquets. The ingredients, from beginning to end, are all eggs. It fits the theme of this assessment quite well."

Looking at the dish in the plate before him, Dylan praised with considerable satisfaction, then took the chopsticks Erina Nakiri had just used and began to taste.

"Leader, when did you arrive!?"

Hearing the voice, Ning Feng turned his head, and then a mixed expression of surprise and joy appeared on his face.

"I've been here all along. You all were just too focused on your cooking, so you didn't notice me. In a sense, it's also a manifestation of your concentration."

Winking, Dylan said teasingly.

This sentence was not false. He had indeed been there since just now, but these people were all immersed in their cooking, so no one had noticed him.

"Master Dylan, are you here to inspect?"

Looking at the handsome face before her, Erina Nakiri asked with some curiosity.

She had seen Dylan from the beginning, but he had signaled for her and Hisako not to make a sound yet, which was why they hadn't called out to him.

But the current situation, did Dylan know these few examinees? Or were these few examinees arranged by Master Dylan himself?

If that were the case, it would explain why their skills were so good.

"It's not an inspection. I'm also an examiner for this assessment. But you are the main one. I'm just watching from the side."

"Ah? You're also an examiner for this assessment?!"

Dylan's voice wasn't loud. As he spoke, he put a piece of the Crispy Yellow Vegetables into his mouth, a look of someone who had just tasted a delicious sweet treat on his face.

"Sweets are indeed wonderful. This Crispy Yellow Vegetable dish, from beginning to end, is made from eggs, with only a little starch water added. Coated with a perfectly made syrup and pulled into threads, that taste, it's incredible. Eating it has made my mood a little better."

Savoring the taste in his mouth, Dylan couldn't help but praise. The charm of sweets was best demonstrated at this moment.

The eggy fragrance of the Crispy Yellow Vegetables was rich, perfectly showcasing the deliciousness of the eggs.

"This dish, which looks like sesame balls, is actually made entirely from eggs?! How did it puff up like that? Could it be..."

"Add an appropriate amount of starch water to the egg liquid and stir it evenly with chopsticks. Add a generous amount of oil to a wok to coat it, then pour out the oil, leaving a base layer. Take the wok off the heat, and use the residual heat to pour in half of the egg liquid. When the egg liquid has slightly solidified, fold it up, press it firm with a spatula, and finally form a two-sided folded egg pancake. Cut the egg pancake into small, equal-sized diamond shapes, then deep-fry them in a generous amount of oil over low heat, and briefly toss them with the prepared syrup."

Hearing Erina Nakiri's puzzled question, Dylan briefly explained the principle.

Although the method for this dish was simple, it was the best interpretation of the egg's flavor. It had to be said, that kid Ning Feng knew how to stick to the theme.

"I see!"

Hearing Dylan's explanation, a look of sudden realization appeared on Erina Nakiri's face.

Folding two layers of egg pancake together, pressing them tight, and then deep-frying them would indeed cause them to puff up quickly, turning into these little puffed-up balls.

Thinking of this, Erina Nakiri looked at Hisako Arato. Hisako Arato immediately understood, preparing to get another pair of chopsticks, but saw Dylan pick up a piece of Crispy Yellow Vegetable and bring it to her lips.

"Ah, mmm."

Without much hesitation, Erina Nakiri opened her mouth and took a bite. Feeling the sweet taste, and thinking that Dylan had just used these chopsticks, a faint blush couldn't help but appear on her face.

"The umami of the egg is fully brought out. Every bite allows you to feel a rich eggy fragrance. And it's not monotonous like ordinary eggs; it incorporates the delicate texture brought by the starch water, making the egg pancake both soft and slightly chewy. During the frying process, the outside of the egg pieces becomes golden and crispy, while the inside remains tender and smooth, forming a wonderful contrast of crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."

The God's Tongue activated. Feeling the rich flavors brought by the dish, especially that rich eggy fragrance, Erina Nakiri couldn't help but let out a soft moan.

"Finally, the addition of the syrup is the masterstroke of this dish. The perfectly made syrup not only coats the Crispy Yellow Vegetables with a crystal-clear sugar glaze but also brings a sweet but not cloying taste. The sweetness of the syrup and the umami of the egg intertwine, creating an indescribably harmonious beauty. At the same time, the sweetness carries a subtle caramel fragrance, which both enhances the overall flavor and adds a touch of temptation."

Closing her eyes, feeling the caramel and egg fragrance linger on her tongue, Erina Nakiri's body couldn't help but tremble slightly.

The reason was simple: the taste of sweets was just too wonderful!

"Master Dylan is here, I should start too."

Seeing Dylan enter the scene, a flash of excitement appeared in Huang Mei's eyes, but on the surface, she maintained her composure, preparing to show off her skills.

"What dish are you planning to make?"

At this moment, in front of her cooking station, were a tube of eggs, a yellow croaker, and four salted duck yolks that had been removed from their shells. This also made Hisako Arato, who was watching from the side, show a curious look.

Taking four eggs and separating them into two bowls, Huang Mei spoke mysteriously. This was a dish Dylan had taught her step-by-step, so she remembered it vividly.

Just then, Dylan walked over from not far away. Looking at the ingredients Huang Mei had prepared, a peculiar look appeared in his eyes.

Back then, Huang Mei had curiously asked him if he liked this dish. He had casually replied that it was alright, but he never expected her to remember it to this day.

A strange feeling of being touched rose in his heart.

"You're making Sautéed Crab Roe Substitute, aren't you? I'm looking forward to it."

After a thought, Dylan showed a gentle smile and at the same time gave Huang Mei a high degree of affirmation.

"I'll do my best!"

Hearing Dylan's encouragement, Huang Mei's heart beat a little faster, and she agreed excitedly as if she had been injected with chicken blood.

"Such a rich smell of salt and egg yolk. What you're steaming in the steamer should be salted egg yolks, right? But, our theme is chicken eggs. Why are you using salted duck egg yolks?"

On the other side, Erina Nakiri walked over. Smelling the aroma in the air, her expression was slightly puzzled. Their theme was chicken eggs, not just eggs.

"If she really makes a dish that's off-topic, should I find an excuse to let her pass later? She seems to be very familiar with Master Dylan."

This thought appeared in her mind. Out of affection for the master, she extended it to his associates. If the other person was very familiar with Master Dylan, she didn't mind giving him some face.

Glancing at Dylan, whose expression was calm, Erina Nakiri's eyes were full of admiration, with a deep reverence hidden in their depths.

In her heart, the current Dylan was no different from a God of Cuisine.

"It took ten minutes to steam. Although this dish uses salted egg yolks, it is a genuine chicken egg dish. You'll know once you taste it later."

Huang Mei answered concisely. Although this dish used salted egg yolks, it was a genuine chicken egg dish. Master Dylan...

Erina Nakiri, meanwhile, looked at the pot, where the temperature had been turned down very low.

Stir-frying eggs? It shouldn't be. The egg whites and yolks were separated into two bowls. The egg whites were mixed with chopped yellow croaker meat and stirred.

What on earth was this girl making?!

Because she didn't understand Chinese, Erina Nakiri hadn't heard the conversation between Dylan and Huang Mei, so she also didn't know the name of the dish she was currently making.

But she could be sure that this girl before her was not simple.

That's right, which of Dylan's disciples was simple?

Beside her, Huang Mei ignored Erina Nakiri's wild thoughts. At this moment, she focused all her energy on the dish before her.

The egg whites mixed with yellow croaker meat were put into the wok with cool oil. She gently pushed them back and forth with a spatula. Because egg whites have a high water content, sticking to the wok was a normal phenomenon.

Sensing the change in the wok's temperature, Huang Mei continuously adjusted.

Because she possessed Super Touch, Huang Mei's control over temperature was extremely precise.

Besides temperature, she also had excellent control over things related to touch, such as the weight of dishes and seasonings.

It could be said that as long as Huang Mei was given a recipe with clearly marked quantities for each ingredient, she could replicate it perfectly.

This was the formidable aspect of Super Touch.

Of course, this ability also had its limits. It required a high degree of concentration, which would consume a lot of stamina and was not suitable for daily life use.

However, if it was for an assessment or some kind of cooking competition, this ability could be of great use.

Like Dylan, for example. After a great deal of training, the control of his Super Touch had an error margin of no more than 0.1 milligrams, and his knife skills were even more exquisite.

She added a spoonful of water to the wok, continued to stir-fry slowly, then added starch water to thicken it slightly, and after cooking for another ten to twenty seconds, it was ready to be taken out.

The next step was the egg yolk part. The method was more or less the same. First, she cooked it on low to medium heat, then stir-fried it until it was scrambled. After finishing, she arranged it in the middle of the stir-fried egg whites, making the layers distinct.

"I see now. This is a Shandong cuisine dish from China, right? Sautéed Crab Roe Substitute? But it looks quite ordinary, and it doesn't smell like crab. Did it get this name just because the final plating looks similar?"

Looking at Huang Mei's final plating, Erina Nakiri thought for a long time and finally remembered the name of this dish. Although the aroma it emitted was exceptionally rich, it really had nothing to do with crab.

Although she could imagine its deliciousness, Erina Nakiri was more curious about the origin of its name.

"Hmph hmph hmph, this dish is about to show its true form! Watch closely!"

Glancing at Dylan not far away, Huang Mei suppressed the strange emotion in her eyes, then refocused her gaze on the wok.

As she spoke, Huang Mei began to mix the soul sauce on the spot according to the portion size of the dish.

Minced ginger, sugar, a little bit of salt, then a large spoonful of rice vinegar, stirred evenly. She then held the bowl full of seasoning high and poured it evenly over the "crab roe" made from egg and salted egg yolk.

The next moment, the aroma of the crab roe part emerged from it, then grew and exploded exponentially, like a concentrated aroma bomb being lit and instantly detonating, with a huge blast radius.

Even Soma Yukihira, who was nearby, cast a curious glance over. At this moment, he was processing a meat jelly made with chicken stock.

"Mmmph..."

But compared to him, the one most deeply affected by the aroma was Erina Nakiri, who was right next to the Sautéed Crab Roe Substitute. By the time she came to her senses, she found that her gaze could no longer move away. The rich aroma had entered her brain, taking control of her body.

"Please enjoy, Head Examiner Dylan!"

Glancing at Erina's gradually flushing cheeks and her uncontrolled body, Huang Mei paid her no mind. Instead, she took a large spoonful of the "crab meat and crab roe" and brought it to Dylan's lips in a feeding gesture.

The young woman's eyes were filled with longing and expectation. Although she knew this action was somewhat impolite, she still wanted to do it.

As the dish approached, the rich aroma of crab roe rushed into his nose, causing Dylan's saliva to secrete in large amounts. He then opened his mouth and took a bite.

Beside him, Erina Nakiri's mouth twitched at this scene. She didn't say much, just took a spoon from Hisako Arato and also scooped up a spoonful.

Gasp!

Her vermilion lips parted, swallowing the large mouthful of crab roe and crab meat. Erina Nakiri excitedly bounced on her feet, a look of great satisfaction on her face.

The rich taste of crab roe, the layered texture, was even better than real crab!

To be able to make eggs to this level, who on earth was this girl before her? To have such superb culinary skills, was she at the Special Grade level?!

Her heart filled with confusion, and at this moment, her body was unnaturally hot, as if she were in an illusion.

"Mmm, nn, but, hmph, ooh, yah..."

Sticky crab roe and crab meat clung to her body. The warm and hot sensation made her unable to help but cry out. Her hands held onto the corner of the table, her two jade-white legs constantly rubbing against each other.

As if this could eliminate the influence coming from deep within her body. But the truth was, it was impossible to stop that rich aroma from ravaging her insides. The Sautéed Crab Roe Substitute was simply too formidable!

The texture of the yellow croaker meat combined with the egg whites was very similar to crab meat, and since it was a sea fish, the two combined to provide an indescribable umami to this dish.

The combination of egg yolk and salted egg yolk created an incredibly rich layering.

And the most crucial finishing touch was the addition of the specially-made sauce later, which stimulated that feeling of crab roe.

This was unlike any dish she had ever eaten before, a taste territory she had never experienced! It's so good, Sautéed Crab Roe Substitute is so good!

I'm going to become its shape~

Erina Nakiri's small face was flushed. Savoring the top-tier deliciousness on her tongue, she was also full of curiosity about the young woman before her.

Looking at her age, she was about the same as her. Could she also be a Special Grade powerhouse?!

"You've polished this dish very well. After only half a year of learning to cook, you can already make a dish that is close to Special Grade. It's really not bad."

Although Huang Mei was only a second-grade chef, with her love for Dylan's favorite dishes and the top-tier talent brought by her Super Touch, she had created this dish whose level was close to reaching Special Grade.

"Hehe, because I knew I was making it for the Leader to taste, I gave it my all."

A hint of fatigue in her eyes, Huang Mei let out a long breath, then her legs unnaturally went soft, and she fell into Dylan's arms.

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