Capítulo 131: A Father's Love Is Like A Mountain
A whole egg mainly consists of three parts: the egg white, the yolk, and the shell.
Weighing about 50 grams, the yolk usually accounts for around 15 grams, and the egg white about 35 grams, although the exact weight depends on the size of the egg!
In the culinary world, whether it's Chinese cuisine, Japanese cuisine, Korean cuisine, Western cuisine, or American fast food... eggs are needed in nearly every recipe worldwide.
So for the students, choosing eggs as the main ingredient gives them a lot of options and is relatively simple.
However, creating an egg dish that can attract tourists for breakfast is undoubtedly very challenging.
Moreover, with a crowd of only about 2,000 and several hundred students participating in the breakfast test, it means everyone is essentially a competitor. The only goal is to attract customers to their breakfast stands.
Therefore, this late-night period becomes especially valuable.
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"What a quiet night. I wonder what kind of breakfasts these students will create during this time?"
At this moment, in the examiners' restroom, Gin Dojima looked at the beautiful scenery outside and murmured to himself.
"I heard they are all in the kitchen, each researching breakfast dishes."
Next to him, examiner Kankei said.
"Unlike usual tests, they're probably all anxious and restless right now, right?"
Hinako Inui, looking a bit dazed, seemed unconcerned.
"Who knows?"
Dojima responded with a slight smile.
Meanwhile, in the Totsuki Palace kitchen, all the students were busy.
"Ugh, it's so troublesome."
"To make a delicious breakfast that can be completed quickly for many customers, and also considering its attractiveness..."
Ryoko stood in front of the cooking station, stumped.
"Yeah, there's no time to sleep. We have to come up with a new breakfast by 7 AM tomorrow."
Beside her, Yuuki rolled up her sleeves and started moving some eggs over.
"But... but if we don't get enough sleep, our bodies might not handle tomorrow's test well."
Megumi, looking somewhat desperate, said softly.
"That's why we need to come up with a good breakfast dish quickly, then get some rest."
Yuuki handed an egg to Megumi and said earnestly.
"Sigh, I guess that's the only way!"
At this point, Megumi had to muster her spirits.
She stood in front of the cooking station, staring intently at the egg in her hand, and began to think.
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In this bustling world, many people are often overwhelmed by work and life pressures, neglecting their physical and mental health.
However, health doesn't mean bland food.
On the contrary, it can be a wonderful adventure for the taste buds, a form of culinary art.
As English chef Jamie Oliver once said, "Good food is not just about filling your stomach, but enjoying life."
First, crack 3 eggs into a bowl.
Add 2 tablespoons of milk, season with salt, and beat well, then strain through a sieve.
Filtering the egg mixture makes the cooked eggs smoother.
In a non-stick pan, add 10 grams of butter, heat on medium-low until slightly warm, and pour in the egg mixture. After 2 seconds, when it starts to set, pour in the filtered egg mixture.
Once the bottom is slightly set, quickly stir from the outside in, and shake the pan to heat the egg mixture evenly.
Finally, when the egg mixture is half set, gently fold one side with a spatula, push to the edge of the pan, flip to form an oval shape, and cook on medium-low for 20 seconds, then it's ready to serve!
Next, spread on an English muffin with hollandaise sauce and ham, and add spinach puree on top of the poached egg.
A cloud-like soft omelet is now complete.
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An omelet is essentially a French-style scrambled egg.
In Hong Kong and Macau, it's sometimes transliterated as "amlet."
Don't think it's simple just because it's an egg dish. In the world of Western cuisine, there's a saying: "A great chef should start by mastering a perfect omelet."
At this moment, the omelet that Erina just finished was glowing under the light, its thin egg skin so delicate that it seemed it could burst open with a touch.
The rich egg aroma, mixed with sweet honey scents, constantly stirred her appetite.
She didn't hesitate to scoop a spoonful and quickly tasted it.
"Hmm? This texture..."
The next second, Erina's eyes widened.
The half-cooked egg mixture flowed and swirled in her mouth, moist, smooth, juicy, yet firm in texture.
It made her feel like she was melting as if lying in a sun-warmed blanket.
A perfect omelet has an internal temperature of about 60°C.
Only at this temperature can it achieve the best texture, and the surface will be smooth and silky without any bumps!
Clearly, with her God's Tongue talent, Erina achieved this perfection without any flaws.
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"Hisako, I'm going back to the room to rest."
Quickly finishing the omelet, Erina turned to Hisako, who was still simmering a soup base.
"Hey! Miss, you... did you finish making your breakfast?"
Hisako was slightly startled.
Erina didn't answer directly but nodded, then asked, "What about you? Are you still going?"
"Of course, I'm still going. My dish is only half done." Hisako replied helplessly.
"Okay, work hard. When I get back to the room, let's play a card game."
With that, Erina tidied her clothes, brushed the messy hair off her forehead, and left the kitchen under everyone's gaze.
"Miss Erina is truly admirable, handling pressure like it's nothing!"
Watching her leave, Hisako couldn't help but feel a sense of admiration.
Then she calmly continued to focus on her breakfast preparations.
"Yay, my dish is done!"
At this moment, Alice, also in the kitchen, couldn't help but be excited at the sight of her hard-earned dish.
Using eggs to recreate the taste of eggs made her feel like a genius.
But when she looked around, she realized Erina was nowhere to be seen.
"Huh? She finished faster than me again?"
Alice stomped her foot in frustration, feeling a bit disheartened.
Pouting, she said to Ryo, "I'm going back now. Remember to do well and don't lose to Erina and Hisako tomorrow morning."
"Yes, Miss." Ryo, with panda-like dark circles under his eyes, replied.
He looked completely exhausted, lacking the energy of a young person.
...
At the Tavern, only the owner Zane and his assistant Sonoka were present.
Although it wasn't large, it made every customer feel warm upon entering.
As more customers arrived, another familiar face appeared.
"Mana, it's you?"
Hearing the voice behind her, Mana, who was quietly waiting for the second plate of magical Mapo Tofu, looked surprised, losing her usual calm.
She never expected to run into her father here.
"Father, why are you here?"
"I had some free time and decided to come to the Tavern for a drink to relax."
After sitting down, the Director waved to Zane, "Zane, bring me a bottle of sake."
"Sure, no problem."
Zane nodded and turned to get a bottle of sake, placing it gently before him.
...
As the sake entered his mouth, the first sensation was clean, without the heavy alcohol taste of spirits.
With a subtle hint of pear, apple, and grape, the 15% alcohol content made it easy to drink slowly without getting tipsy.
Although the taste wasn't strong, it left a lingering aftertaste.
The Director hadn't expected to meet Mana here, making his mood more pleasant.
"Mana, why don't you go see Erina?"
Putting down his glass, he glanced at Mana, a hint of reproach mixed with incomprehension.
"Father, I will see her, but not now. Maybe I don't know how to face her, or maybe I've been avoiding it."
Mana's gaze showed some self-blame and pain.
Seeing this, the Director could only sigh.
He understood that Mana's fate mirrored Erina's.
One day, Erina might be swallowed by the culinary storm, ending up like Mana, unable to enjoy cooking.
To break the God's Tongue curse, he had tried hard over the years, letting Erina stay at Totsuki to hone her skills.
He believed that only she could save herself by creating a dish that could conquer God's Tongue.
He ordered his son to gather the best chefs worldwide to train with Erina, enhancing her skills.
In essence, all current Totsuki students were stepping stones for Erina.
This plan, secretly devised years ago, was called:
The Jade Generation Plan!
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Jade refers to unpolished stone.
Megumi, when she was twelve, was considered a piece of jade after Jōichirō Saiba's assessment.
Her admission to Totsuki was part of the Director's plan.
Other top chefs invited by Jōichirō included:
Hayama Akira, Takumi and Isami Aldini, Ryo Kurokiba, Alice Nakiri, and the specially invited son of Saiba Jōichirō, Yukihira Soma!
These "jade" chefs were rigorously trained and polished at Totsuki to become real "jade."
By doing so, they could continuously stimulate Erina's potential.
This way, Erina might create the world's most perfect dish, avoiding God's Tongue's tragic fate.
However, after experiencing Zane's cooking that could break the God's Tongue curse, the so-called [Jade Generation Plan] naturally "ended."
"Mana, why resist?"
"You know Totsuki Academy and the Nakiri family need you now."
"Azami has been expelled, Soe has always been indifferent to family affairs, and as the future heir, Erina can't take on the responsibility yet."
"You're the only one who can shoulder the family's future!"
Out of concern for the family's future, the Director couldn't help but persuade after another sip of sake.
"I'm your daughter, with Nakiri's noble blood."
"But, Father, my current identity is an executive officer of WGO, and I must be responsible for WGO."
"And you know I've never been interested in Totsuki affairs."
"So please forgive my stubbornness!"
Mana shook her head, looking at the Director. She hadn't expected the family couldn't find a qualified successor.
"Sigh, haven't you been stubborn enough in your life?"
"You have your thoughts and pursuits, and as your father, I can only understand."
"You've suffered a lot over the years, and I don't want to burden you more!"
The Director gulped down the sake, feeling deeply complicated at failing to convince Mana to become the next Director.
Seeing this, Mana comforted, "Father, you're still strong and healthy. You can manage a few more years."
"Hmm, if I can't hold on, leaving it to a grandson-in-law isn't bad."
The Director glanced at the busy Zane, smiling subtly and meaningfully.
Mana was stunned, then realized.
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