บท 244: [244] Showdown Between Hachiman and Dojima?
Chapter 244: Showdown Between Hachiman and Dojima?
Once the kitchen assistants had prepared all the necessary ingredients, Hachiman and Dojima changed into their chef uniforms and approached their respective stations.
Seeing Dojima in his chef uniform, many graduates were stunned, halting their work in surprise. They hadn't expected Dojima to participate in preparing the dishes for the banquet. Originally, the plan was for guest lecturers like them to handle the cooking, and the host, Dojima, wouldn't need to get involved.
However, when they noticed Hachiman working alongside him, some graduates with sharp minds began to speculate.
Could it be that the two were going to have a competition?
At this thought, the eyes of many graduates lit up. After all, Dojima was universally acknowledged as the most skilled among the graduates, and Hachiman's culinary prowess was equally impressive. The collision of these two talents was something they eagerly anticipated.
"Hinako, what's going on between Dojima-senpai and Hikigaya-kun?" Donato quietly approached Hinako, with Hitoshi, Mizuhara, and a few other close graduate friends joining.
Though Shinomiya wasn't present, he also perked up his ears.
"I'm not entirely sure. It seems they're making two dishes each for the other to taste," Hinako whispered while continuing to handle her ingredients.
"Could it be they're trying to compete?" the composed Hitoshi speculated.
"I'm not sure about that. They say it's not a competition, just mutual assistance," Hinako rolled her eyes, recalling the words the two had exchanged earlier.
Mutual assistance?
Hearing this, Hitoshi and the others exchanged puzzled glances but didn't linger on the topic. They returned to their respective cooking stations since they still had numerous dishes to prepare.
Once the required ingredients were delivered, Hachiman took the lead in starting the cooking process.
He poured pre-measured flour into a bowl and, as before, swiftly cracked eggs into the flour, this time adding a suitable amount of water. With his hands back in the bowl, he began to knead, creating a smooth, large dough. He covered it with plastic wrap, allowing it to "rest."
During this time, Hachiman started preparing the ingredients. Though there were some vegetables and mushrooms, the majority consisted of pork, and judging by the meat's texture, it was premium Jinhua pork.
Various cuts of Jinhua pork passed through his hands – tenderloin, leg meat, shoulder meat, pork head meat, trotters, and even the stomach band that could be consumed. He meticulously organized them: deboning, removing excess fat, and cutting. In no time, all the meat was perfectly prepared.
Witnessing this scene, many graduates became puzzled, unable to comprehend what kind of dish he intended to make, especially considering the use of such diverse cuts of meat.
Once the meat was subdivided, Hachiman brought out multiple stoves, placing pans, fryers, pressure cookers, and various other pots on top. He then cooked the different cuts of meat using various methods – frying, deep-frying, stewing, boiling, and more.
As they observed, the graduates grew even more perplexed. They couldn't grasp Hachiman's culinary intentions.
As for Dojima on the other side, he began his own preparations. A lamb leg was placed on his workstation, and with a kitchen knife in hand, he skillfully made precise, uniform incisions on the leg.
Observing this, Hachiman raised an eyebrow. Truly, he was the strongest man in the history of Totsuki. His knife skills were on an entirely different level compared to other graduates.
With the knife back in hand, Dojima took an iron skewer and evenly pierced small holes on both sides of the lamb leg.
Once the lamb leg was prepared, it was placed in a container, marinated with cooking wine and Sichuan peppercorn water to remove any gaminess.
Meanwhile, Hachiman continued to cook various parts of the pork using different methods. In the process, he added ingredients commonly found in various cuisines: green onions, ginger, garlic, star anise, onions, and even French red wine, various herbs, and other seasonings!
Soon, the pork was nearly 70-80% cooked, but at this point, he turned off all the stoves.
Simultaneously, the dough had finished resting. Hachiman used his fingers to poke the pale golden dough in the bowl, feeling the incredible elasticity. Satisfied, he nodded.
Using his hands as knives, he divided the pale golden dough into several equal pieces.
Taking one piece, he moved to a relatively spacious workstation.
First, he rolled this piece of dough into a slightly thinner pancake. Then, to the astonishment of the graduates around him, Hachiman actually started twirling the pancake in his hands.
Under the influence of centrifugal force, the pancake in Hachiman's hands grew larger and larger. In no time, it turned into a large dough sheet with a diameter of about one meter.
Witnessing this spectacle, many graduates were left with gaping mouths.
Was he cooking or performing acrobatics?
However, Hachiman paid no attention to their surprise. With a gentle toss, the large dough sheet landed smoothly in the steamer on the kitchen counter.
After preparing the dough, Hachiman took out various semi-cooked pork cuts and diced or minced them according to their suitable methods.
Every time he finished processing a part of the pork, he placed it in a specific position on the dough sheet. Once all the pork parts were handled, the dough sheet was fully covered.
Hachiman walked to the side of the large steamer, stretched the dough sheet, and gradually wrapped it into a shape resembling a dumpling.
Witnessing this scene, the surrounding graduates finally figured out what he was making.
"It's actually a dumpling..."
"But it's so big, can it really steam thoroughly?"
"..."
Indeed, as they remarked, although the dough sheet was folded, the diameter of the entire dumpling was at least sixty to seventy centimeters, almost as large as half a table.
Hearing the discussions around him, Hachiman smiled faintly. Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be easy to steam such a large dumpling thoroughly. However, all the ingredients had been pre-processed to a semi-cooked state, so it wasn't as difficult as imagined now.
Placing the large steamer on the steaming pot, Hachiman breathed a sigh of relief.
Turning to look at Dojima's side, they saw that his lamb leg had also finished marinating. It was currently placed on a grill, being flipped and roasted continuously. Occasionally, he would apply his pre-mixed spices to the surface of the lamb leg.
Roasted lamb leg?
Hachiman raised an eyebrow, a hint of anticipation emerging in his mind. He wondered about the taste of the roasted lamb leg prepared by the strongest graduate among them.
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บท 245: [245] "Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg" and "Cosmic Dumpling"
Chapter 245: "Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg" and "Cosmic Dumpling"
As time passed, with Dojima's roasting, the enticing aroma wafted through the entire hall.
Smelling this fragrance, some kitchen assistants with less strong wills paused their work, succumbing to the gourmet illusion created by this aroma.
Not only them, but even many graduates displayed expressions of enjoyment on their faces.
This was the strength of the top graduate at Totsuki, completely surpassing ordinary graduates.
"Oh? Cinnamon, galangal, white atractylodes, cardamom, cloves, dried tangerine peel..."
In comparison, Hachiman remained calm. Moving his nostrils, he listed several spice names.
His enhanced senses due to his constitution were now comparable to the original story's Hayama's, not only in taste but also in smell.
As time ticked away, Dojima's lamb leg was finally almost done roasting.
Wiping off some sweat, he looked at Hachiman with a smile.
"How's it going on your side, Hikigaya-kun?"
"Ready anytime. Just waiting for Dojima-senpai over there."
Hearing his words, Hachiman smiled faintly and walked to the side of the large steamer, opening the lid.
As the cold air rushed in, the hot air inside the dumpling began to expand, causing a gap at the top of the dumpling where the seal wasn't very tight.
At the moment the gap opened, the rich aroma of the meat inside the dumpling, accompanied by the surge of hot air, spread out.
"Ah, what's this aroma..."
"I really want to eat. My mouth is watering."
"I seem to... see the entire universe!"
"..."
This time, not only the kitchen assistants but also the graduates were affected. Just by smelling the aroma, they felt like they were in a dream, where they could see the brilliant Milky Way, freely swimming in the galaxy.
"What is this..."
Smelling this aroma, even Dojima's expression changed. Glancing at Hinako and others, who were already immersed in the gourmet illusion created by this aroma:
"This is my 'Cosmic Dumpling.' Please taste it, Dojima-senpai." Pointing at the giant dumpling in the steamer, Hachiman smiled.
"Good. This is my 'Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg.' Hikigaya-kun, try it." Smelling this fragrance, Dojima's expression also became serious.
The two exchanged places, and as they looked at the golden-brown lamb leg in the roasting pan, even Hachiman couldn't help but swallow a mouthful of saliva.
Taking out the knife to cut a small piece of lamb, the blade sliced through the leg, releasing a burst of meat aroma combined with various spices. Despite the extended roasting time, the cut still exuded juicy goodness.
Using a fork to lift the small piece of lamb into his mouth, the rich aroma of meat blended with the fragrance of various spices surged heavenward.
"I see, is the 'Ninefold' referring to the nine spices?"
"Cinnamon, galangal, white atractylodes, cardamom, cloves, dried tangerine peel, peppercorns, star anise, and fennel—this perfect combination of nine spices gives the lamb a strong flavor, yet it's not chaotic at all. Truly worthy of Dojima-senpai."
"Moreover, despite the crispy exterior, the inside hasn't aged a bit, maintaining its tender and fresh texture. Amazing mastery of cooking time." Sensing the savory flavor of lamb on his taste buds, Hachiman praised.
Nine spices imparted nine different flavors to the lamb, combining with the inherent deliciousness of the meat, creating an indescribable gustatory storm.
Hearing Hachiman's words, Dojima paused for a moment, then burst into hearty laughter.
"Haha, indeed, Hikigaya-kun. You've identified all nine spices. So, how do you find my Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg?"
"With the perfectly balanced spices and your exquisite control of cooking time, it can indeed be considered a top-tier dish." Hachiman complimented without hesitation, a confident smile on his lips.
"Now, Dojima-senpai, please taste my 'Cosmic Dumpling.'"
This Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg had already scored an astonishing 92 points in the [Tasting] module.
Hachiman estimated that Dojima's culinary skills were approaching the mid-level of Level 5, seemingly on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of Level 5.
However, there was no hint of nervousness in his heart at this moment because his culinary skills had already reached Level 6 yesterday. In other words, he now had a second fully leveled-up module.
Seeing the confident smile on Hachiman's face, Dojima raised an eyebrow. Knowing that this Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg was already his best effort, could it be...
"Well, then I'll give it a taste." He approached the large steamer without waiting for Hachiman's explanation.
Without Hachiman's guidance, the experienced Dojima understood how to eat this dish.
Picking up chopsticks, he poked a small opening in the dumpling, then cut a small square piece of the dumpling skin. Next, he dug out an appropriate amount of filling onto the dumpling skin with the chopsticks and directly stuffed it into his mouth.
"Hmm? Pork belly? And it's the finest pork belly repeatedly pounded to bring out the smoothness of the fat! Then finely chopped into an incredibly delicate meat filling, paired with tender shrimp meat. When eaten, you don't feel any fibrous texture at all. Truly impressive." Despite praising the dish, Dojima furrowed his brow slightly.
No, this level is still far from enough...
As if understanding his confusion, Hachiman smiled and spoke.
"Dojima-senpai, why not try it from a different angle?"
Hearing this, Dojima shifted his perspective and once again used the dumpling skin and meat filling to make a small dumpling, placing it in his mouth.
However, this time, he widened his eyes. "Hmm? This is... front leg meat. After repeated pounding and cooking, black pepper and spices like fennel are added, allowing the tough meat texture to fully shine."
Without any reminder, Dojima changed his position again.
"A subtle taste, fluffy and soft, this is... pork stomach!"
"The one with a chewy texture is pig stomach?"
"The sticky and collagen-rich one is pig trotter flower..."
...
At this point, Dojima looked quite peculiar, using chopsticks to circle the entire steamer, changing positions with each bite.
After tasting every spot, Dojima closed his eyes.
"And despite the variety of ingredients in this dumpling, the flavors of various meats don't mix randomly. Instead, it's well-organized. With each bite, you can see a whole new scene."
"It's as if I witnessed the entire process of the universe forming, from the big bang to the birth of life. Truly spectacular."
"Haha, it truly lives up to the name of Cosmic Dumpling!"
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