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

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Erina gently closed her eyes, savoring this moment of tranquility and beauty.

However, this satisfaction did not dissipate with the end of the meal; her tongue was still savoring the complex and harmonious layers of flavor.

Every tiny difference.

They were all vividly replayed in her mind.

……

Open your eyes.

Erina's gaze naturally fell on the smooth ceramic bowl in front of her.

On the rim of the bowl, a few glistening grains of rice remained, like pearls left behind in this culinary feast.

Without warning, her eyes lit up instantly.

Without the slightest hesitation.

She quickly extended her slender fingers, gently picked up a few grains of rice, and put them into her mouth.

At that moment, her movements were gentle and focused, each grain of rice dancing on her tongue, releasing its final aftertaste.

"Hmm~"

“It’s delicious!”

Erina said, quite content.

It's been a very, very long time since I've had such a full dinner.

Such a scene.

If others saw this, they would definitely be shocked.

It's hard to imagine that this usually elegant young woman, who has extremely high standards for food, would have such a fondness for a simple bowl of pork chop rice.

But in Erina's mind, it had nothing to do with image or etiquette; it was more about...

Approved!

Yes, this pork chop rice bowl is so delicious!

……

at the same time.

The commander-in-chief put down his exquisite bowl and chopsticks, his gaze remaining fixed on the empty ceramic bowl in front of him.

Who would have thought that Lin Xu's pork chop rice contained so many hidden secrets?

Pork chops.

rice.

Some vegetables and ingredients.

With just these most basic ingredients, he was able to create unparalleled dishes that even amazed him, who was known as the "King of Food"!

There's not a trace of excess oil; instead, there's a subtle meaty aroma and a unique, delicate texture.

Even a whole bowl of pork chop rice, lying there quietly, without vying for it, still attracts him with an indescribable charm.

"I admire you immensely."

"No wonder you were recognized by Nakiri Managi."

"The youngest executive officer in the history of the WGO Food Organization, thinking about it, he's really young and accomplished!"

Finally, the commander-in-chief, who was quite full, looked up at Lin Xu a few times and couldn't help but continue to praise him: "Using the simplest ingredients to create the most extraordinary taste miracle, your talent makes me admire you!"

"Excessive praise."

"It's just a bowl of pork chop rice, there's no need to exaggerate it like that."

Lin Xu responded humbly.

……

For chefs.

The best praise is this: it makes your taste buds surrender and touches your soul.

People generally believe that the more precious something is, the better it is, and the better the food, the more exquisite and noble it should be.

"wrong!"

"You were really wrong!"

"The most precious thing is to do every dish with the utmost sincerity."

"The ultimate form of luxury is nothing more than returning to simplicity."

"Lin Xu".

"in this regard."

"You understand things more thoroughly than anyone else, and you do them better than anyone else."

The commander-in-chief looked at Lin Xu with even greater admiration, and repeatedly sighed in his heart that Nakiri Managi's judgment was truly excellent.

This man is not only an excellent cook, but also a gentle, calm, and unhurried young man.

……

aside.

Erina, how could she not tell?

The commander-in-chief's words, seemingly an exchange of ideas with Lin Xu, were actually a deliberate veiled reference to her.

After all, ever since she was subjected to "extreme education" by her demon father, her understanding of cooking has always been that only "high-class cuisine" is the source of deliciousness!

"A lot of things."

"What I want to say is that there is no right or wrong."

"A chef's skill has nothing to do with what is precious or not."

"It comes from the accumulation of basic skills over time, coupled with the reflection and practice gained from what one has learned and done."

"In fact, whether it is a dish that has been passed down for thousands of years or molecular gastronomy that is based on modern emerging science and technology, it cannot be separated from basic techniques and knowledge, especially the understanding of ingredients and seasonings."

"But what kind of cuisine and food should be used to please diners?"

"Ok!"

"Or."

"Cooking should serve oneself, not make others happy."

"I think these issues are not just about the chef's skills, but about the philosophy of cooking."

"In my opinion, the answers that everyone gets on these issues are not contradictory."

"From my personal perspective, I have always believed that the greatest value of food lies in the enjoyment and emotion derived from cooking, and the happiness that is inspired by it, which is also the best way to communicate with everyone!"

……

Dead!

The entire hall suddenly became so quiet that you could clearly hear a pin drop.

Commander-in-Chief Senzaemon Nakiri nearly popped his eyes out.

Managi!

Only now do I finally understand.

Why did you write to me in the first place, entrusting me with the task of keeping Lin Xu at Totsuki Academy as a lecturer, responsible for teaching Erina, no matter what conditions you offered?

So, this guy... has the potential to become the world's best chef!

Chapter 20 Eight Crab Pieces

"Ding dong!"

"Nakiri Senzaemon, +1 thumbs up"

"Ding dong!"

"Erina Nakiri, +1 positive review"

"Ding dong!"

"Congratulations, host, you have gained 20 skill points and unlocked the recipe: Full Crab Feast and the Crab Eight-Piece Kitchenware Set."

A crab feast, as the name suggests, is a banquet featuring crabs as the main ingredient.

His surname was Zhou, his given name was Bichang, and he was Zhou Shuren from Zhejiang. Lu Xun, the first "king of puns" in the Republic of China, once said: "The first person to eat a crab is very admirable. Who but a brave person would dare to eat it?"

Crabs have a scary shape and can even pinch people.

Therefore, the first person to eat a crab really needs some courage!

But one thing is certain: the Chinese nation was definitely one of the earliest to learn to "eat crabs" (take risks and try new things).

Speaking of eating crab.

The most authoritative cuisine is undoubtedly Huaiyang cuisine, known for its exquisite and sophisticated dishes.

Firstly, Huaiyang cuisine has largely preserved the essence of traditional food culture.

Secondly, it's because crabs are considered the finest:

Hairy crabs!

His hometown and place of life are in the misty Yangcheng Lake.

The best time to enjoy crabs is around August 15th each year.

An authentic crab feast should feature steamed hairy crabs from Yangcheng Lake in Bacheng, accompanied by handcrafted yellow wine, also from Zhejiang, which has a thousand-year-old cultural heritage.

Only by holding crab claws and drinking wine in this way can one truly appreciate the beauty of creation and enjoy an authentic crab feast!

……

As for.

The crab snacks awarded by the system.

Then we must say that in the Ming and Qing dynasties, tasting crabs was a cultural enjoyment for literati and scholars.

When appreciating chrysanthemums, composing poems, and enjoying crabs, everyone has a set of special tools, commonly known in Suzhou, Shanghai, and Hangzhou as the "Eight Crab Pieces".

According to relevant information, the person who first invented crab-eating utensils in the Ming Dynasty was named Cao Shu. In order to reduce the trouble of eating crabs and make it more convenient and enjoyable, he created three tools: a hammer, a knife, and pliers to deal with the hard shell of crabs.

Later, it gradually grew to eight pieces.

These eight items include a small square table, a round hammer, a long-handled axe, a long-handled fork, round-tipped scissors, tweezers, a chisel, and a small spoon.

They have multiple functions such as padding, tapping, splitting, forking, scissing, clamping, picking, and serving.

It has an attractive design.

Shiny luster.

Exquisite and delicate.

Easy to use.

The crabs were steamed and served piping hot.

The crab eaters then placed the crab on a small square table and used round-tipped scissors to cut off the two large claws and eight legs one by one.

Gently tap around the crab shell with a round hammer, then use a long-handled axe to split open the back shell and the navel.

Then, using a pick, tweezers, fork, or hammer, or by picking, clamping, forking, or tapping, extract the golden, oily crab roe or the milky white, sticky crab paste, and then extract the snow-white, tender crab meat.

The tools are used in turn, and their functions are used in turn, as if playing a melodious and rhythmic piece of music.

Finally, when you scoop in the dipping sauce with a small spoon, pick up the crab shell, and eat it, it's truly:

Even the gods can't compare to my happiness!

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