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

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

Author: Sweet and Sour Jelly

Summary:

Summary:

In the world of Food Wars!, the curse of God Tongue strikes fear into the hearts of all chefs.

The host with the God Tongue possesses a perception and sensitivity to ingredients and flavors far exceeding that of ordinary people, reaching a level that is beyond comprehension.

However, the God's Tongue was no match for the cooking of the transmigrator Lin Xu!

In this world where "food is supreme," watch how Lin Xu uses his cooking to make everyone worship him!

Chapter 1 Shrimp Tempura

Totsuki Academy.

In a brightly lit kitchen, the oil in the pan sizzled.

Lin Xu stood in front of the kitchen counter, his fingertips brushing the edge of the bowl of ice water, his gaze sharp.

On the cutting board, a dozen or so tiger prawns were slightly curled up. He pinched the joint of the second-to-last segment of the prawn's tail, twisted it gently, and the translucent prawn meat came out intact.

Bamboo skewers.

The moment it pierces through the abdomen.

The shrimp's body suddenly stiffened, bouncing on the porcelain plate with a soft "tap".

When ice water is mixed with egg yolks and whisked, fine bubbles rise up, and the path of the sifted low-gluten flour resembles the first snow of early winter.

As the batter drips into the oil, golden ripples spread across the surface. The thin batter stretches out like cicada wings in the heat, and the shrimp tails stubbornly stick up like a crescent moon that refuses to sink.

Soon, a plate of shrimp tempura, glistening under the light, was ready.

……

"All right."

"This is freshly made tempura."

After Lin Xu finished speaking, his gaze immediately fell on the elegant young lady opposite him, whose long, golden hair was as smooth as silk:

Nakiri Erina.

Under his intense gaze, Erina's face involuntarily flushed red.

She turned her head slightly, trying to hide her embarrassment, and said in a deliberately indifferent tone, "Ahem, well..."

"I didn't come back to you because I like tempura, a so-called commoner's dish."

"Yes, it's purely because I thought the sushi you made last time was awful."

"I have serious doubts about your culinary skills as an instructor at Totsuki Culinary Academy, so I have to taste your cooking again to see what needs improvement."

Although her words carried a hint of criticism and arrogance, her expectant eyes betrayed her true feelings.

Seeing this, Lin Xu merely curled the corners of his mouth slightly.

He knew that no matter how sharp-tongued Erina was, she was definitely hiding a sense of joy inside.

……

Erina then feigned composure.

I quickly picked up my chopsticks, took a small bite of the shrimp tempura, and began to eat it.

Crunch!

The sound of the crispy crust echoed in the quiet room.

Then, the delicious juices from the filling burst open in your mouth.

For a moment, surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure, not wanting Lin Xu to see her shock!

"Clear and transparent".

"Crispy and crumbly".

There is no excess oil.

"The meat inside is rich and sweet, allowing the most authentic flavor of the shrimp to be fully brought out."

"In order to highlight the original flavor of the ingredients, a very thin layer of batter must be prepared when coating tempura. Especially in these fresh shrimp tempura, you can still see the ingredients wrapped in it."

"This thin layer of batter quickly solidifies in the hot oil, encasing the ingredients inside."

"In this way, the moisture in the ingredients evaporates and is then trapped by the dough."

"The principle of water and oil insolubility is then used to dehydrate the food, making the flavor of the ingredients richer and the texture crispy on the outside and tender on the inside."

"but……"

How can one make top-quality tempura that is so crispy yet as light as a feather?

Erina frowned, seemingly deep in thought.

Even with the power of the Divine Tongue, she still couldn't figure out all the secrets of this shrimp tempura, and she was greatly surprised.

……

Tempura.

It's not a hidden delicacy, but simply a member of the fried food family.

When people think of deep-frying, they often picture a simple and straightforward cooking process:

Coated in a thin layer of batter, the food is dropped into hot oil. With a "sizzling" sound, the food gradually turns golden and crispy as the oil bubbles jump, presenting an enticing and vibrant scene.

However, as a serious culinary art, deep-frying can be quite complex, especially the preparation of tempura, which takes this technique to a whole new level.

Moreover, tempura is complex.

It has a completely different feel from the delicate and refined nature of sushi.

Sushi, this cold-processed culinary art, allows chefs to do a lot of pre-planning during the preparation stage.

From material selection to cutting, and finally shaping, every step can be completed with ease, like a meticulously choreographed dance, elegant and fluid.

In contrast.

Making tempura is an impromptu performance, a race against time.

The characteristics of this heat processing require that once food enters the oil pan, it must complete the transformation from "raw" to "cooked" in a very short time. This process is irreversible and allows no hesitation whatsoever.

Therefore, it is necessary to arrange many steps in a very concentrated period of time, operate in an orderly manner, and make accurate judgments at the appropriate time.

To some extent, cooking tempura well is a nerve-wracking experience!

"Hmm~"

Swallowing, Erina Nakiri felt the burst of deliciousness explode on her tongue like a dazzling firework.

The freshness of the shrimp, combined perfectly with the crispiness of the tempura batter, makes every bite a delight:

Surprise!

……

Can't help but.

A blush slowly crept up Erina's cheeks again.

That's the physiological reaction brought about by the rapid spread of deliciousness throughout the body, and it's also an ultimate pleasure from the taste buds to the mind and body.

She looked down and saw the golden shrimp tempura on the plate, glistening even more under the light. They lay there quietly, as if possessing a magical power to awaken the tongue of God.

Cuckoo.

Cuckoo.

At this moment, my stomach was cheering for this rare delicacy, sending out even more "hungry" signals.

Erina pondered to herself, and a thought suddenly occurred to her: perhaps, his cooking really could break the curse of the God Tongue?

"how?"

"Young Miss, isn't my shrimp tempura delicious?"

Seeing that she looked increasingly hungry, Lin Xu suppressed a laugh and asked calmly.

"what?"

"So-so."

After saying that, Erina picked up her chopsticks again, grabbed another tempura, and with a "whoosh," stuffed it directly into her mouth.

While savoring the food, he explained, "It may taste a bit bad, but... wasting food is always a bad thing, so I'll reluctantly help you finish it!"

Got it.

As expected of a proud and arrogant young lady.

The reasons given are always so lame and laughable.

……

"Ding dong!"

"The character bound to the system, Erina Nakiri, is currently eating tempura made by the host and is beginning to feel very happy."

"Ding dong!"

"Erina Nakiri, I once again approve of your cooking. Thumbs up +1!"

"Ding dong!"

"Congratulations, host, you have gained 10 skill points and unlocked the recipes: Pork Chop Rice and Parisian Onion Soup."

Just then, a mechanical system voice rang in Lin Xu's mind.

Chapter 2 Good Reviews

a month ago.

Lin Xu unexpectedly transmigrated to the world of "Food Wars!" and obtained a system.

The system will build a huge data network and then bind it to the characters. Whenever a character is satisfied with a dish, it will be reflected in the approval rating.

In other words, Lin Xu only needs to cook.

After the character bound to the system tastes the food and receives recognition and praise, they will receive a reward.

such as:

a few days ago.

The system successfully bound itself to Erina Nakiri.

In addition, the system seems to occasionally issue special tasks, which also yield rewards upon completion.

……

Eat until the very end.

Erina gently put down her chopsticks and elegantly wiped the corners of her mouth with a napkin, her movements revealing an unintentional elegance.

However, when she raised her eyes again and looked at the man opposite her who was gazing at her with a smile:

Lin Xu!

The dazed look in his eyes became even more pronounced.

This wasn't the first time; whenever Lin Xu's cooking touched her tongue, her heart would involuntarily flutter.

It was an indescribable emotion, both strange and familiar, like a petal falling unexpectedly in spring, gently touching the lake of the heart and stirring up delicate ripples.

Talk about it.

Lin Xu's identity remains a mystery to this day.

No one knows his past, and no one knows his background.