"It seems that Eishi Tsukasa's team has completed their dish first! Camera crew, zoom in!"
Looking at Eishi Tsukasa, who raised his hand in front of the cooking station, Kawashima Rei held the microphone, her voice enthusiastic and full of excitement.
As her words fell, the screen on the large display above the arena immediately switched to Eishi Tsukasa's hand... or more accurately, the dish he was holding.
"What an exquisite dish! Is this the true level of the former Ten Elite First Seat?! It's truly astonishing!"
"The last defeat was indeed a plot device! Otherwise, with Tsukasa-senpai's strength, how could he have been defeated so easily? It must have been for this League Food Halberd, to make the opponent underestimate him, that he deliberately lost!"
"Besides Tsukasa-senpai's dish, Kobayashi-senpai and their dishes are also so exquisite! Every detail has been polished for a long time. This is the true level of the Elite Ten!"
"The lamb sushi over there looks delicious too."
"Compared to that..."
Looking at the luxurious lineup of dishes from Eishi Tsukasa's team, some people naturally turned their attention to Hoshino Sora's team, who were finishing up their dishes.
Compared to Eishi Tsukasa's team, Hoshino Sora's team looked a bit shabby, with egg noodles with fried sauce, paired with Teriyaki Chicken Thigh. The only presentable dishes were Drunken Chicken and Watermelon Chicken.
It's hard to imagine that the former Totsuki Ten Elite, Erina Nakiri, who possesses the God Tongue, would actually serve a home-style dish like Teriyaki Chicken Thigh, which doesn't showcase any technique or skill.
Strange, something abnormal is surely a sign of something unusual!
Unlike most people who were puzzled, some of the more skilled chefs at the venue noticed something out of the ordinary, especially Hayama Akira. He could be said to be the person who understood Erina Nakiri the most!
Because he possesses the God's Nose, a talent comparable to the God Tongue, and also being in the realm of the gods, if he were to handle this chicken, he would also choose the most unadorned method.
However, if it were him, he might just boil it directly, adding only a little spice to bring out its original aroma. This rich meaty aroma would be enough to overcome any seasoning!
"Juicy, tender meat, with a perfectly roasted crispy skin, paired with a thick roasted grape sauce, the flavor is unique and ingenious, and it even has a hint of grassy fragrance."
Dojima Gin closed his eyes as he spoke, chewing rhythmically. This feeling was as if he had transformed into an antelope galloping freely on the grassland! Fully enjoying freedom, eating the green grass under his feet when hungry, and drinking from the rivers along the way when thirsty, living a joyful life!
"When I was preparing the grape sauce, I added a bit of purslane juice. After it boiled down, the purslane's aroma would emerge along with the grape's aroma, finally forming a uniquely flavored sauce."
Noticing Dojima Gin's last sentence, Eishi Tsukasa explained in a gentle voice.
"The lamb's skin and fat have been removed very cleanly. After processing, it has no gamey smell at all, and its texture becomes even richer with the crispy skin."
"Hmm."
Hearing the evaluations from Akame and Dojima Gin beside him, Nakitiri Senzaemon looked at the crispy pan-fried lamb chop in front of him. The rich aroma made his body tremble slightly uncontrollably.
"What a delicate flavor. The elegant grape aroma and grassy aroma complement each other, finally blending into one. The lamb is not gamey and is tender and smooth. One bite leaves a lingering fragrance in the mouth. The hummus at the bottom of the plate has a slight grainy texture, which also pairs very well with the lamb. Excellent, excellent."
As the dish entered his mouth, the delicate flavor of the lamb bloomed on his tongue, accompanied by the aroma of grapes. The aromas of various ingredients converged, yet there was not a single hint of disharmony.
As Nakitiri Senzaemon nodded, an antelope appeared in the air, running in place, looking lifelike and full of vitality!
Another bite of lamb went down, and his clothes instantly burst open, even his pants were not spared, almost revealing the man's last line. Fortunately, he gritted his teeth and held on.
"A good dish."
His lower body was greatly impacted, and his aura was surging, yet his surface remained calm. This was the ability Nakitiri Senzaemon had cultivated over many years as a superior.
The composure of not changing color even when Mount Tai collapses before him!
"Look! The Headmaster's clothes exploded!"
"It looks like even his pants exploded! Is this the dish of the Ten Elite First Seat?! It's truly shocking!"
"What's so special about that? During the Autumn Elections, Hoshino Sora even made the Headmaster chuckle!"
"That was ages ago. The types of competitions are completely different, so how can they be compared?"
Watching Nakitiri Senzaemon's clothes explode the moment he ate the dish, the audience below immediately started discussing, feeling shocked yet also finding it understandable.
"As expected of Tsukasa."
At the entrance of Tsukiten Space, Azami Nakiri's figure appeared outside. Looking at the exploded clothes of Nakitiri Senzaemon, his eyes revealed appreciation. As expected of the man he acknowledged!
"This curry lamb, I smelled the rich curry aroma from a distance. The surface of the meat has some tendons, and lamb processed this way will have a much better texture than pure lean meat."
"That's right, I specifically chose good sinewy meat to make this dish. Both the texture and flavor will be much better than pure lean meat, and it can absorb the flavor of the sauce even better."
Having finished the first dish, Dojima Gin then looked at the second dish, which was a curry lamb, a must-have dish in winter.
Lamb contains L-carnitine and has a secondary heat-producing function, so you won't gain weight after eating it. Having a serving of this in the cold winter is simply perfect!
"The ingredients were pan-fried with butter, using the classic curry method, and diced tomatoes were added. The tomatoes are sweet and sour, and adding them to the dish can enrich its flavor."
Tasting the curry lamb, the lamb with some tendons had an excellent texture. The sweet and sour taste of the tomatoes perfectly blended into the lamb, also adding a bit of color to it.
One bite, and complex and varied flavors bloomed in her mouth. Good lamb paired with curry, and there were also some flavors she couldn't quite place, a deeper layer of flavor.
This curry is definitely not as simple as it appears!
Closing her eyes, Akame savored the deliciousness of the dish. What exactly was this deeper flavor? Cumin? No. Herbs? No. Star anise? No.
Schisandra! Yes, it's Schisandra!
Schisandra has a dry, sour taste, and the fruit kernel has both bitter and salty flavors. At the same time, it has the functions of astringing and consolidating, benefiting qi and promoting fluid production, nourishing the body, and calming the mind. It's simply perfect when paired with curry!
Lamb also has the effects of nourishing the liver and improving eyesight, warming and nourishing the spleen and stomach, and enriching blood and warming meridians. The combination of the two is a high-quality medicinal cuisine. A warm current surged up from her lower abdomen; this feeling was simply incredible!
"This dish was thickened three times. The lamb absorbed the aroma of the curry, which greatly enhanced its own flavor. It's also a good dish."
A circulating aura seemed to emanate from his body, and invisible waves spread outwards from Nakitiri Senzaemon's body. In mid-air, another antelope rose, but this one was neither as solid nor as agile as the antelope from Eishi Tsukasa's dish.
And as soon as this phantom antelope appeared, it immediately ran towards the antelope summoned by Eishi Tsukasa's dish, stopping behind it. As the phantom antelope stopped, its figure gradually solidified, and its eyes gained a bit more agility.
After this, phantom sheep also appeared on the dishes of Eizan Etsuya and Saito Somei, though their solidity was not high. The four dishes arranged side by side actually formed a flock of sheep in the void!
Of course, such a sight could only be seen by Hoshino Sora. It was evident that, apart from Eishi Tsukasa, the dishes of the other few had not reached the gold level, at most only silver (peak).
He was just a step away from gold, but he couldn't take that step, as if someone was blocking him.
So, it's their time to perform!
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