Chapter 397: 312, was this on purpose or by accident?_1
"Nine-Turn Intestines?"
Lin Yi had never heard the name of this dish before.
After glancing at the note provided by the System, he felt somewhat perplexed; it was apparently a dish from the Blue Planet that had become wildly popular.
Had he really missed out on so many trends during the time he'd been transmigrated?
But to be honest, Lin Yi had never been particularly interested in intestines as food.
He said to Di Tian, "The dish that has been randomly selected for you is called Nine-Turn Intestines."
"Intestines?"
Di Tian paused.
Is this a human dish? Aren't those things used to hold... whatever? They can actually be eaten?
No matter, he could accept it.
Ever since Di Tian had integrated the God of Food's cooking abilities, he had gained a different understanding of various foods.
Everything could be cooked, and there was nothing that couldn't be turned into a delicious dish, as long as the seasonings used were strong enough, even an old shoe could be made to taste delightful.
Cooking intestines was indeed a surprise to him, but it was still within his range of acceptance.
It had always been a pity that he hadn't had the chance to showcase the culinary abilities he got from the God of Food, but he hadn't expected to demonstrate his skills today.
"Nine-Turn Intestines, the main ingredient is indeed pork intestines."
After Lin Yi finished speaking, he waved his right hand in mid-air, and a pristine white plate immediately floated in the air.
On the plate were neatly arranged rows of cooked intestines, each about half a finger long with an inviting braised color, garnished with scallions and minced garlic.
The plate drifted towards Di Tian.
He sniffed the aroma wafting through the air and his eyes suddenly lit up, "I didn't expect it to smell so good and look so appetizing. I had no idea this thing could be cooked like this."
Lin Yi nodded and said, "What you need to do are two things: first, replicate the dish one-to-one, including the ingredients, appearance and taste exactly the same."
"Second, give the perfectly replicated dish to anyone present of your choosing to taste. If they can give a favorable review, you will have completed the challenge."
Listening to Lin Yi affirm the rules once more, Di Tian nodded, "Understood!"
A pair of chopsticks quickly appeared in front of him.
Di Tian picked them up and grabbed a piece, smiling as he brought it up for observation before putting it in his mouth to chew.
At first, he looked calm and collected, but in less than a second, Di Tian's eyes suddenly widened and he spat out the food in his mouth.
He quickly wiped his mouth, looking at Lin Yi with a somewhat surprised expression.
Was the Golden Dragon Lord playing a joke on him?
Or was the dish not a delicacy but a tricky test?
No, that's not it. Could it be that he had just tried it too quickly?
Thinking this, Di Tian quickly apologized, "I'm sorry, I ate too quickly and choked. Let me try again... "
Lin Yi looked at him strangely and nodded, "Sure, you can replicate it after you are sure of the ingredients and flavor."
Di Tian picked up another piece and began to taste it. His expression quickly shifted again, turning almost to one of petrification.
While everyone was not paying attention, he used the space element to transfer the food in his mouth elsewhere, then pretended to swallow it.
"How is it? Have you figured out the recipe?"
Lin Yi asked curiously.
Was this dish, which was incredibly popular on the Blue Planet, not tasty? He didn't see even a hint of joy on Di Tian's face.
After wrestling with himself for a long time, Di Tian put down the chopsticks on the plate, his expression dark as he looked towards Lin Yi.
"Golden Dragon Lord, I want to know... Were the ingredients inside this dish added on purpose or was it an accident?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yi's eyes narrowed slightly.
Could there be some mystery hidden within this dish?
Indeed, described as fiery, it surely couldn't just be simple intestines. There must be other food stuffed inside, or else Lin Yi felt the deliciousness of the intestines couldn't possibly reach such highs, and the dish wouldn't be this popular.
Any chef worth their salt surely has their own ideas when they cook; how could it be an accident?
He confidently said, "It was definitely intentional."
"This dish is very famous in another dimension."
Di Tian was flabbergasted. It was actually well-known?!
Those four words felt like they were grinding his understanding into the ground.
"So... That's how it is."
"Do you know how to make it now?"
"Of course, I know everything now—the ingredients, the seasoning, the control of the heat, the cooking method, and even the plating," Di Tian said somewhat nervously.
Although he could guarantee a perfect replica, he dared not ensure that others would give him praise after tasting it.
"Then go ahead and start cooking. You only have ten minutes. This may be very difficult for an ordinary chef, but it should pose no challenge for you," Lin Yi prompted.
With a bitter expression, Di Tian nodded at Lin Yi's words.
Lin Yi waved his right hand and a colorful glow appeared in his palm. A standard stove emerged above the platform, provided by the System.
Not wanting to waste time, Di Tian immediately used the space elements to leave. One minute later, he reappeared, already prepared with a fresh batch of pig intestines.
Seeing the stove, Di Tian paused, then hurriedly began to cook.
In the following nine minutes, he truly demonstrated what God of Food-level culinary skills looked like to everyone.
Nine minutes might not be enough for an ordinary chef just to clean the intestines, but for Di Tian, who possessed the seven elements and the culinary skills of the God of Food, it was a piece of cake.
The water element cleaned, his claws replaced kitchen knives, the fire elements cooked, the wind element precisely controlled the heat, and the quantities of various seasonings were crystal clear in his mind.
After Di Tian finished plating, he even had a minute to spare.
"He performed so excellently throughout the process, so why does our boss still look so worried?" Purple wondered aloud.
Bi Ji spoke up as if in a rush to answer, "Goose Goose knows! The boss is just putting on an act!"
Hearing Bi Ji's words, Gu Yuena turned her head in surprise, "Who taught you that term?"
"It was the boss... He said that the strong can't always appear too confident. They should often show dissatisfaction with themselves. That's the correct way to put on an act," she explained.
Gu Yuena: "..."
What nonsense has Di Tian been teaching Bi Ji!
"If you're finished, you can randomly select an audience member. If you receive their praise, you will have succeeded in the challenge," Lin Yi reminded.
Di Tian nodded. He suddenly noticed Purple and Bi Ji from the Aquipeia Forest both eagerly raising their hands, showing their support.
Di Tian dared not choose them. Their support was real, but so was their bluntness. These two would definitely spit out the food right then and there, making any praise obviously fake.
Whom should he have taste it...
He scanned the scene.
ps. A short chapter today due to a gathering with friends; we'll return to normal-length chapters tomorrow.
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