Chapter 232: The Sensitive "God Tongue"
"Oh? Are you quite familiar with the Yukihira family's restaurant, Hikigaya-kun?" Seeing Hachiman's mysterious demeanor, Dojima became intrigued.
"Well, not too familiar, just visited a few times occasionally with my light novel editor," Hachiman replied with a faint smile.
"But the chef of that restaurant is quite extraordinary. So, under his guidance, Soma naturally became quite excellent."
"Oh? An extraordinary chef? Who is it?" Dojima's interest deepened, and everyone, including Erina, perked up to listen.
"The person, Dojima-senpai, you should be familiar with."
"He's a student of the 69th generation, the former second seat of the Elite Ten."
"Saiba Joichiro!"
Hachiman effortlessly revealed Soma's background.
As his words fell, Dojima, who had been smiling, widened his eyes.
"Are you saying Yukihira is Joichiro's son?! But his surname? Could it be..."
"That's right. Soma's father has now changed his name to Yukihira Joichiro, and he's running a small diner together with Soma," Hachiman nodded. Watching the surprised expressions of everyone, he felt a bit pleased.
The feeling of being a spoiler is quite nice; no wonder so many people enjoy being spoiler dogs.
"Soma's enrollment in Totsuki was probably arranged by Mr. Yukihira."
Speaking of Soma's enrollment in Totsuki, Erina was one of the judges at that time. The girl started disliking Soma from that time, and Yukihira Joichiro was the chef she admired the most.
Tsk tsk, the relationships here are a bit tangled.
As expected, when he turned to look at Erina beside him, the girl's face indeed showed a complex expression.
If I hadn't appeared, Erina would probably still follow the original story, engaging in a love-hate relationship with Soma, gradually developing feelings through multiple conflicts. But now...
Looking at Soma busy on the other side with Megumi, Hachiman smiled.
You should focus on getting along with Megumi in the future; after all, red and blue make a great couple.
As for Erina, he couldn't let go. He had fallen in love with her. They had hugged and kissed before, making it impossible for him to step back and let someone else take her.
At this moment, the ingredients that Hachiman had asked Dojima for were delivered by one of the kitchen staff.
"You can ask Soma for the details later, Dojima-senpai. Now that the ingredients are here, I'll get started."
After inspecting the quality of the ingredients, Hachiman nodded, then subtly held Erina's hand.
"Erina, come with me."
"Huh... What?"
Surprised by the sudden hand-holding, Erina hadn't spoken yet when Hachiman pulled her toward the kitchen counter.
"Let go of me, you jerk."
Finally regaining her senses, Erina quickly and shyly shook off his hand. She then looked curiously at the ingredients on the counter.
"What dish are you planning to make?"
Hearing her question, Hachiman smiled faintly.
"Watch carefully. Today, I'll teach you a dish, and the ingredients are quite simple."
Upon hearing this, Erina nodded attentively. Given Hachiman's cooking skills, every lesson was a valuable experience for her.
Seeing Hachiman preparing to cook, the graduates diverted their attention to observe.
He started by soaking premium Jinhua ham in clear water to remove the oxidized layer. Afterward, he blanched it in boiling water, washed it, and cleaned mushrooms, such as tea tree mushrooms and shiitake.
Once all the ingredients were cleaned, Hachiman added green onions, ginger, and Jinhua ham to the pot, poured in water, and then added the cleaned mushrooms. He brought it to a boil over high heat and simmered it over low heat for 40 minutes.
As the ham had its inherent saltiness, he didn't add salt. Only when it was nearly cooked, he added some pepper for seasoning.
After cooking the ham, Hachiman took it out and added sliced bamboo shoots and shredded fish fins to the soup. He let them cook for 10 minutes, allowing them to absorb the rich flavor of the ham broth.
He finely sliced the ham and bamboo shoots, showcasing his knife skills. The thickness of the ham and bamboo shoots needed to match the shredded fish fins, a seemingly simple task for Hachiman.
A flash of silver, and the ham and bamboo shoots turned into uniformly thin shreds.
With the three types of shreds ready, he began the manual work. Crossing and stacking the three types of shreds, he braided them into a rope.
Seeing this, Erina was a bit puzzled. "What are you doing?"
Hachiman smiled slightly in response to her question. "Pay close attention; this is the key to this dish."
Braiding the ham, bamboo shoots, and shredded fins into a three-strand braid, he intentionally made it tight to ensure that, upon biting, it would create a "tornado" in the mouth.
Yes, Hachiman was preparing the dish inspired by "Tornado Sausage" from "Chuuka Ichiban."
He filled the braided shreds into the sausage casing. Instead of choosing to fry it, he set up a steaming rack over the ham broth he cooked earlier and steamed the sausages in it. Since the ingredients were already processed, it didn't require much time—just 20 minutes.
During this period, Hachiman started preparing the side dishes, slicing the remaining ham and frying the slices until golden brown in a pan with heated oil.
Once the potatoes and other side dishes were cooked, the sausages were ready. Hachiman arranged them on a plate with the fried ham slices and cooked potatoes, finally drizzling the prepared sauce over the dish.
"It's done. Come, taste it first!"
He picked up a sausage with a fork and offered it to Erina's lips.
Observing this scene, Erina blushed. She didn't anticipate Hachiman playing the feeding game again. However, after the previous experience, her shyness was not as pronounced. Tucking a strand of hair behind her ear, she opened her red lips and accepted the sausage.
From Hachiman's perspective, this scene appeared somewhat mischievous. He couldn't help but jest to himself, "Does this count as Erina having my big sausage? Nah, I'm kidding."?"
However, he wondered about the sensation of the "God's Tongue" and made a mental note to experience it if the opportunity arose.
"Mm, this is!"
As soon as she bit into it, Erina widened her eyes. In her mouth, it felt like a tornado had swept through. The flavors of ham and shredded fins scattered through this whirlwind, instantly filling her entire oral cavity with deliciousness.
The "God Tongue," already more sensitive than an average person, was suddenly stimulated so intensely that Erina's legs went soft, almost unable to stand. Fortunately, Hachiman quickly supported her shoulders.
Feeling the softness of the girl's body, Hachiman's expression became somewhat peculiar.
He wondered if, like with Utaha and Yumiko, he had discovered Erina's sensitive spot. Strangely, it turned out to be on her tongue.
Just as Hachiman marveled at this discovery, Dojima's voice echoed.
"Time's up. Both sides, stop."
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Chapter 233: Pink Cylindrical Object
"Time's up, both sides stop."
As Dojima's voice fell, both sides of the Shokugeki finished plating.
"Now it's time for the review, Kojiro, you go first."
Upon hearing that, Shinomiya nodded and walked over with three dishes.
"Ah, I'm really looking forward to it. I wonder what Shinomiya will present." Donato said with a smile, and the other graduates nodded as well.
However, when the dishes were placed in front of them, they all showed a surprised expression.
"This is... French-style stuffed cabbage rolls. It's quite a surprising dish." Donato rubbed his chin.
"It's a traditional dish from the Auvergne region, made with finely chopped meat and vegetables, wrapped in cabbage leaves and steamed." Hitoshi added.
"It's a common home-cooked dish in ordinary French households." Mizuhara looked at Shinomiya with surprise.
"This dish wouldn't appear in your restaurant's recipe book, right?"
Unfortunately, Shinomiya didn't offer any explanation.
Hinako, who loves to provoke, couldn't let this opportunity pass. "I didn't expect Shinomiya-senpai to present such an ordinary dish. I thought someone who has been focused on appearances for a hundred years like Shinomiya-senpai would make something more exquisite..."
Before she could finish her sentence, Shinomiya swiftly chopped down with his hand.
After the commotion, the judging officially began.
As the cabbage rolls were cut open, the enticing aroma wrapped in them wafted out, arousing everyone's appetite.
They picked up a small piece of the roll with a fork and put it in their mouths, and all the graduates exclaimed in admiration.
"It's so delicious!"
"The filling isn't made with pork, but with more delicate chicken breast."
"That's right. The chicken breast is stuffed with sautéed king oyster mushrooms and asparagus, as well as foie gras."
"Then add a mousse-like filling made from chicken breast, butter, eggs, and cream."
"This layer of mousse tightly wraps around the tongue and instantly melts softly, spreading a rich and delicious flavor throughout the mouth."
"Most importantly, this cabbage, after being heated, emits a subtle sweetness. Paired with the delicate filling, the sensation is incredible. Truly, the magician of vegetable cuisine."
Listening to the praise from the graduates for Shinomiya's dish, Megumi became even more nervous.
After tasting Shinomiya's dish, it was now the turn of the young girl and Soma.
However, when they saw the dishes they prepared, everyone showed a surprised expression.
"This is..."
"It's actually French aspic."
At this moment, Megumi nodded, "That's right, it's a rainbow-colored French aspic made from seven different vegetables."
"Using seven differently colored vegetables as the filling, and then making them into thin strips resembling a rainbow gradient?"
"But I heard that what caused the dispute was Shinomiya's French aspic."
Shinomiya also saw this dish and couldn't help but sneer.
"How interesting. Is this a challenge to my Nine-Colored French Aspic?"
Upon hearing this, the timid young girl quickly waved her hands.
"No, no, no, I didn't mean that. I just wanted to show you the recipe I came up with."
Seeing that both sides were about to argue again, Donato stepped in to defuse the situation.
"Alright, alright, let's not talk about this for now. Let's taste it first."
Using a knife, they cut a piece of the French aspic with all its colors and put it in their mouths.
"It's delicious! From a student's perspective, it's really good." Donato praised.
Not only him, but the other graduates also agreed one after another.
"The filling includes potatoes, carrots, zucchini, and other vegetables, creating seven layers."
"And each layer of vegetables has undergone certain processing, bringing out their respective flavors."
"That's right. With two different sauces and seven fillings, it's like having 14 different combinations. It's a truly interesting creation."
Even Dojima couldn't help but comment, "Especially the sun-dried tomatoes in the middle, it's the finishing touch. Tomatoes are rich in glutamate, and when baked, they elevate the sweetness to another level."
"Although both are 'vegetable aspic dishes,' your dishes have completely different focuses. If Shinomiya's French aspic emphasizes the deliciousness of fresh vegetables, then your French aspic emphasizes the deliciousness of preserved vegetable ingredients."
"Ah, this is the gentleness reflected in your cooking, Megumi. It's truly amazing." Hinako gently caressed her face, with a blissful expression.
Everyone has finished tasting, and Dojima spoke up.
"Alright, now it's time for the judging phase."
However, at this moment, Hachiman's voice chimed in.
"Don't be in such a hurry, Dojima-senpai. My dish hasn't been tasted yet."
Hearing this, Shinomiya raised an eyebrow.
"You're not a participant in this Shokugeki. Why would anyone taste your dish?"
"Well, well, since I've already made it, it would be a waste not to taste it. As a chef, we can't afford to waste, right?" Hachiman smiled lightly.
With that, he placed a plate in the center.
Opening the lid, they saw pink cylindrical objects arranged in the dish.
"Is this... sausage?"
Looking at the pink cylindrical objects on the plate, Dojima's expression turned somewhat strange.
"That's right, it's sausage. Senpais, go ahead and try it." Hachiman nodded.
The graduated students were a bit curious. After all, Hachiman's culinary skills were widely acknowledged.
As they were about to use their knives and forks to cut a piece of sausage, Hachiman spoke again.
"Wait a moment, senpais. This dish needs to be enjoyed by eating the entire sausage to appreciate its fullness."
Hearing his recommended eating method, the graduates hesitated for a moment but decided to follow his advice and picked up the whole sausage with their forks.
As they bit into the sausage, their eyes widened.
"Oh! It's like a delicious tornado in my mouth! I feel like I'm flying. This is amazing!" Donato exclaimed, covering his forehead with an exaggerated gesture.
"The bamboo shoot threads shoot out like a tornado, flipping and turning. Meanwhile, the deliciousness of the shark fins, soaked in the high broth, spreads with this tornado. The smooth texture of the shark fins, absorbed in the broth, also spreads in the mouth with this tornado. It's fantastic!" Hitoshi also expressed his praise generously.
"How did you achieve this?" Mizuhara was puzzled, then she cut the sausage vertically with a knife, looked at the structure inside, and suddenly realized.
"I see, you turned the shark fin threads, Jinhua ham, and bamboo shoot threads into a twisted braid."
"Exactly. Because it's turned into a twisted braid, more shark fin threads can be stuffed into the sausage. So, the moment you bite through the casing, these braids spread out like untangling a bound rubber band, enhancing the tactile sensation in the mouth." Hachiman explained on the side.
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