First to appear was Yumeko Jabami's Drunken Chicken. Its bright red color immediately caught everyone's eye, and the camera flew in for a close-up, revealing a red chicken meat that no one had ever seen before!
"What a strong wine aroma! Is this Drunken Chicken made with wine? Did you take inspiration from Spanish methods?"
Smelling the wine in the air, Nakitiri Senzaemon's face showed an expression of enjoyment. Elderly people tend to enjoy a little drink, and seeing wine makes them smile—these are all subconscious actions.
"That's right. This is a Grape Drunken Chicken I created by combining Spanish Drunken Chicken and Chinese Drunken Chicken. The flavor is more suitable for Asians, and it has a rich wine aroma."
Hearing Nakitiri Senzaemon's words, Yumeko Jabami slowly explained. As she spoke, the three judges simultaneously picked up their chopsticks, grabbed a piece of chicken, and put it into their mouths.
Considering that Drunken Chicken with bones is troublesome to eat, Yumeko Jabami had asked Hoshino Sora to remove all the bones before serving. Under his sharp knife skills, it took less than a minute to debone it.
"Drunken Chicken is a traditional famous dish from the Jiangnan region of China, belonging to the Zhejiang cuisine. The rich wine aroma permeates the tender chicken, making both people and chicken feel 'drunk,' then awakened by the fragrant numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns—it's truly wonderful!"
As Nakitiri Senzaemon savored the delicious Drunken Chicken, his newly changed clothes instantly burst, along with his pants. The audience gasped at the sight.
With one bite of Drunken Chicken, the rich wine aroma spread. With another bite, it brought a slight tipsy feeling, and the taste buds were infinitely amplified under this sensation.
"Traditional Drunken Chicken uses yellow wine and Shaoxing wine as basic seasonings, which not only remove fishiness, cut greasiness, add fragrance, enhance color, and boost freshness, but also make it easy to digest and absorb.
Your Drunken Chicken uses wine. Wine has a mellow taste, is warm in nature, sweet and pungent, and enters the liver, spleen, and heart meridians.
It contains essential nutrients like amino acids, vitamins, and minerals. No, it also has some yellow wine in it, meaning it's a mix of two kinds of wine."
Looking at the drone flying towards him for filming, Dojima Gin, with a professional attitude, began to educate the audience. Although yellow wine and wine are both alcoholic beverages, the difference between them is significant.
The taste of Drunken Chicken cooked with two types of wine is vastly different. And cooking Drunken Chicken with two types of wine simultaneously—to be honest, he had never heard of such a method. He had to admit, this young girl was truly bold!
He put the deboned chicken into his mouth, and the rich wine aroma, mixed with the tender smoothness of the chicken, exploded in his oral cavity, revealing the fragrant numbing sensation of Sichuan peppercorns. It was a dish with an exceptionally unique flavor!
"Mmm..."
Her cheeks slightly flushed, one bite of Drunken Chicken, two bites of Drunken Chicken, until the entire plate of Drunken Chicken was finished, Akame couldn't help but lie on the table, her cheeks flushed and her head dizzy.
However, because the proportion was well-controlled, she didn't lose consciousness. Instead, she was full of anticipation for the next dish. Using the coolness of the table, her dizzy mind gradually returned to normal.
"The second dish is my Egg Zha Jiang Mian. Judges, please try it."
"I remember you. You're that young girl from the Autumn Elections."
Seeing Tadokoro Megumi's shy and timid demeanor, Nakitiri Senzaemon immediately recognized her—the girl who had made his loincloth burst during the Autumn Elections.
"You still remember me?"
Tadokoro Megumi replied timidly, her voice tinged with surprise.
"Of course, your cooking at that time was quite good. I still remember it even now. This bowl of Zha Jiang Mian in front of me also looks very appetizing. Is the main ingredient egg? This aroma is truly authentic!"
As he spoke, Nakitiri Senzaemon focused his gaze on the dish in front of him. The rich aroma lingered at his nose for a long time. If he hadn't been chatting with Tadokoro Megumi, he would have already given in to his surging appetite!
Soybeans, celery, shredded radish, shredded cucumber, and bean sprouts were arranged neatly on top of the noodles. These ingredients were crunchy to eat, making a satisfying crunch, and also had a degreasing effect.
In the center was a large portion of Egg Zha Jiang, emitting a strong fried egg aroma. As the chopsticks mixed the noodles evenly, the aroma spread, and the audience in the front rows, smelling this scent and seeing the vibrant Zha Jiang Mian, couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
Even the simplest and most ordinary dish, if made to perfection, can still stimulate one's appetite.
Picking up the bowl, and looking at the perfectly mixed Zha Jiang Mian, Nakitiri Senzaemon slurped the noodles without hesitation. An invisible ripple spread from him again, each wave stronger than the last. Finally, Dojima Gin and Akame's clothes also burst open.
No sooner said than done, Hoshino Sora took off his jacket and covered Akame, as if he had anticipated it. His back blocked the camera, and his figure blocked the view of those around him, preventing Akame from being embarrassed in front of everyone.
Of course, as the one who provided the jacket,
Hoshino Sora naturally saw everything clearly. He hadn't expected Akame to seem so ordinary on the surface, yet be so eye-catching in reality, leading to endless fantasies.
"Thank you."
Before she could react, the jacket was already draped over her. Looking at the young man who was looking elsewhere with a serious expression, Akame quietly thanked him.
She could say she was more than familiar with this man. From their first meeting in a small restaurant to the grand hall now, where they were the center of attention, their fate was not shallow.
"It's nothing, just a small favor."
Waving his hand, Hoshino Sora said nonchalantly.
"What's going on? Isn't 'clothing burst' a divine technique only used by the Nakitiri Family? How did the two beside him also burst their clothes!? Are they also members of the Nakitiri Family?"
"'Bestowal,' this ordinary Zha Jiang Mian actually made the headmaster use 'Bestowal'!"
Looking at Dojima Gin, who revealed his muscular physique on the other side, the audience immediately erupted in chatter.
Those who knew more explained to those around them: "Members with Nakitiri Family bloodline can release their spiritual power into the air, and even non-Nakitiri Family members will be infected by this power and temporarily gain the ability to burst their clothes!"
However, making a Nakitiri Family member use such an ability is undoubtedly very difficult! It must be an absolutely delicious dish, and now, after eating a bowl of Zha Jiang Mian, Old Man Nakitiri used the 'Bestowal' ability. One can imagine how delicious the dish is!
Thinking of this, everyone's gaze focused on the Egg Zha Jiang Mian on the judges' table. Smelling the rich aroma emanating from it, they couldn't help but swallow their saliva.
To make Old Man Nakitiri, who is used to eating delicacies, use the 'Bestowal' technique—just how much thought did the chef put into this seemingly ordinary bowl of Egg Zha Jiang Mian?
"Megumi is amazing! She actually made the headmaster unlock a skill he had never shown before!"
"That means Megumi is already ahead of us."
In the audience, the members of Polar Star Dormitory stood together, holding banners, cheering for Tadokoro Megumi on stage. Seeing her dish receive such high praise, they were genuinely happy for her.
"Here are some green garlic and vinegar. You can add them when you eat. There's also Laba garlic."
While Hoshino Sora and Akame were talking, Tadokoro Megumi continued to promote her dish, pushing forward the green garlic, vinegar, and a small dish of Laba garlic.
"Yes, if you don't eat garlic with noodles, you lose half the flavor."
Hearing Tadokoro Megumi's words, Nakitiri Senzaemon nodded in agreement, then mixed the green garlic into the noodles, added a little vinegar, and ate it directly with the Laba garlic.
"The green garlic adds a garlicky flavor to the Zha Jiang Mian, and the spiciness of the Laba garlic is just right—it's really good! After this bowl, I feel my body warming up!"
Dojima Gin also gave a very high evaluation.
"Very delicious. The egg is soft and tender, fully absorbing the sauce, paired with plain noodles and crunchy side dishes. It's neither too salty nor too greasy, the taste is just right!"
Akame heard their comments and added her own, then turned her gaze to Erina Nakiri. The other party had her favorite meat in her hand.
And compared to Egg Zha Jiang Mian, Akame undoubtedly preferred to eat meat!
Teriyaki Chicken Thigh.
Although the dish was an ordinary one, the plating was anything but.
One portion of the dish was placed horizontally, another vertically, with the vertical one leaning diagonally on the horizontal one, and then the teriyaki sauce was drizzled in an S-shaped pattern.
Therefore, even a simple Teriyaki Chicken Thigh, when prepared by Erina Nakiri, looked like something ordinary people couldn't afford.
"This Teriyaki Chicken is perfectly made!"
Looking at the shimmering dish before him, Dojima Gin exclaimed from the bottom of his heart.
The skin of the Teriyaki Chicken Thigh had a slight char, not burnt black, but just the right amount of char, the kind that makes one's appetite grow.
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