Food Wars!: God's Tongue is no match for me.

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Anything.

When things develop to an extreme, they will turn in the opposite direction.

What should have been a research association dedicated to promoting cuisine is now riddled with intractable problems.

Let's set aside the problems of corruption, infighting, the pursuit of fame and fortune, lack of achievements, and the fact that they only know how to leech off Totsuki Academy!

Taking the original story as an example, the Chocolate Research Association should be one of the top clubs at Totsuki Academy, but in the school festival, they only ranked fourth in the Corridor District, which was even worse than the Rice Bowl Research Association.

It's worth noting that at that time, Mito Ikumi, who was directly affiliated with the Rice Bowl Research Association, didn't even make it to the top eight in the Autumn Selection Tournament.

and.

Analyze carefully.

You can also discover that there are many powerful people in the Far Moon region, most of whom are not in the Research Association.

Characters like Erina Nakiri, Alice Nakiri, Soma Yukihira, Takumi, Eishi Tsukasa, and Rindou Kobayashi all trained quietly on their own.

The only research association that can be considered somewhat impressive is the Eighth Seat Kuga Chinese Cuisine Research Association.

The rest, in Lin Xu's eyes, were:

Newbie!

……

time.

Fleeting.

Both of their ramen dishes were ready quickly.

Compared to the rather arrogant white char siu clinging to the rim of the bowl like it was taking a bath, the rich, bubbly pork bone broth was even more amazing.

At this moment, placed in front of the three judges was Hakata tonkotsu ramen made by Erina.

Ah!

That white soup with a protein-like texture.

It's the result of simmering over high heat for at least 2 hours.

They also use vegetables such as onions, carrots, and corn to suppress the pork's fishy smell, giving it a rich flavor with a sweet aftertaste.

The scallions were a perfect addition, their pungent flavor enhancing the soup's layers of flavor.

One bite, two words:

Delicious soup!

……

Of course.

If you can be a little patient, press all the meat into the soup and whisper, "I'll eat you later."

Then stir up a little bit of the dough and slowly put it into your mouth.

Instantly, that feeling...

It has a wonderfully crisp texture.

Ramen noodles with eggs kneaded in don't have that tough, chewy texture.

Moreover, with just a little force from the front teeth, the noodles snapped like rubber bands, leaving them soaked in broth.

If your tongue is sensitive, you can feel the distinct edges of the freshly cut noodles, which shows that Erina's kneading and cutting skills are superb.

Finally, there's the soft-boiled egg that's served as a side dish in the soup.

The yolk is slightly solidified and has a gelatinous texture; it is bright red in color and tastes somewhat like a "preserved egg".

What's special is that even the innermost part of the yolk has a slightly salty taste.

Soak the egg in the soup for a while, and the surface of the whole egg will take on some warmth. Eat half an egg in one bite, sip some soup, and then eat a mouthful of noodles.

Then, distribute the four slices of char siu evenly throughout the entire noodle-eating process.

Eat up.

That was so exhilarating I rolled my eyes.

After finishing the noodles, you might feel like it's not enough.

Add a few more spoonfuls of soup, and the rich protein and fat will instantly give you a taste of what "the upper limit of stomach capacity" means.

……

finally.

The results of this highly anticipated food battle are in:

3:0

Erina, a complete victory.

Although everyone had already anticipated this outcome.

After all, Erina is a rare genius, and she also possesses the legendary God Tongue ability.

In contrast.

Sato Taka, a mere first-year high school student.

How could anyone compare to her, let alone become her rival?

However, when the review results were displayed on the LED screen, the entire audience inevitably erupted in uproar!

"hiss--"

Everyone gasped in shock.

"Wow!"

"3:0...Aren't there any judges on Sato Taka's side?"

Someone exclaimed incredulously, "As expected of Erina, she completely won over the three judges with just a simple bowl of Hakata tonkotsu ramen."

"powerful!"

"too strong!"

"Sato Taka is, after all, a ramen master in the high school."

"As the head of the Ramen Research Association, he has considerable expertise in the ramen industry."

"I never expected him to fail so completely in his own area of ​​expertise."

"The Ten Heroes are indeed terrifying."

"So scary!"

Immediately, the entire audience erupted in discussion.

……

"Losing to an elementary school student like me."

"Sato Taka, you must feel very resentful, right?"

Erina approached him with the mindset of a victor and began to say sarcastically, "If you ask me, you'd better give up on being a chef."

"you……"

"Stop bullying me, my..."

Sato Taka clenched his fists tightly, looking at Erina with resentment.

"Your seafood ramen is disappointing."

Erina bluntly pointed out, "It's even more mediocre in taste than the Yoshinoya ramen I had last time."

"Not to mention the cooking time, seasonings, and ingredient selection, there are 53 minor flaws and 12 major errors."

"Your ramen."

"Overall, it is too traditional and lacks innovation."

"A bowl of seafood noodles should consist of broth, noodles, and toppings."

"Leaving aside the noodles."

"The most important thing is the broth."

"A good broth concentrates the essence of seafood, combining the umami flavors of various seafood ingredients."

"Only when the umami flavor is fully infused into the soup can you truly appreciate the delicious and savory taste that lingers on your lips and tongue."

"However, the broth is important."

"That doesn't mean the toppings can be done carelessly."

"If the broth is the soul, then the toppings are the skin. Without a good appearance that attracts diners' eyes, it is even more impossible to let people delve into its soul."

"what about you?"

"Using sea cucumber, black abalone, red shrimp, Belon oysters..."

"In short, you've gone against the rule that toppings should be prepared in the simplest way, using methods like stir-frying or blanching."

"This is your most fatal flaw!"

Erina spoke these words crisply and clearly, without any hint of impropriety.

Upon hearing this, Sato Taka felt utterly devastated.

He collapsed to the ground, completely paralyzed.

Chapter 45 The Strong and the Weak

On strength.

Erina is currently the strongest in the elementary school.

Although the original work describes her cooking very little in the early parts, two points can still be summarized:

First, she possesses a wealth of culinary knowledge, which she gleaned from the lessons she gave to the boarding students at Polaris Dormitory after the Nakiri Azami coup.

And this is precisely what Soma Yukihira lacks most.

In fact.

In Lin Xu's eyes.

Erina is somewhat like a regular army soldier, while Soma is more like a guerrilla fighter.

Guerrilla forces rely on surprise attacks and often win by using unexpected and creative tactics, which can lead to one or two victories.

However, in terms of overall strength...

The orthodox army was far superior to the guerrillas.

Secondly, there is the God Tongue, which can accurately determine which ingredient or step is missing from a dish.

Erina's culinary style is that of a noble cuisine that pursues "precision and perfection".

Then.

Since it's a dish.

Then perfection is impossible, so what's the point of this argument?

These are nothing more than classic dishes invented by our predecessors, passed down from generation to generation without being eliminated, and instead still being celebrated.

Erina is familiar with the production process and taste, so she can perfectly replicate it with her God Tongue and even improve upon it.

Let me put it simply.

She is a machine.

Anyone can go up and design a program, and anyone can make it work immediately.

From this perspective, there is a real reason why Nakamura Azami instilled in her the culinary philosophy that "high-class cuisine is supreme" from a very early age.

Soma is indeed like a rough diamond, for example, after losing to Hayama Akira in the Autumn Selection Tournament, he learned his lesson and began to learn how to use spices.