Chapter 212 The End

Division A.

The sweat of the contestants and the enthusiasm of the audience.

Almost every corner tells the story of the passion and charm of the preliminary contest.

At this moment, there was an indescribable stench, like a mixture of rotten, fermented and expired food.

As a result, everyone couldn't help but frown, and even had the urge to escape immediately!

Looking closely at the whole dish, the color is dark and the texture is sticky. I can't imagine what it will taste like.

perhaps.

Unlike all the delicious food.

This kind of extremely smelly food should be classified as a "biological and chemical weapon".

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"It stinks!"

"Her food shouldn't be served."

Covering their noses, many people looked at contestant Saatsuka Nao with disgust.

And at the judging table, Anton Shingo was as weak as a dead tree, his eyes fixed on the disgusting plate of "dark cuisine".

Finally, his expression changed drastically: "Could that thick black soup be ink with squid added?"

"Yes, it's the black magic juice of squid!"

Sadatsuka Nao still put on a sinister look, nodded and said: "As you can see, my cuisine is laksa curry."

Gulu!

Gulu!

Anton stretched himself out and swallowed.

He began to retreat in his mind, thinking that such a smelly laksa curry dish was definitely edible?

But in the end, with strong professionalism, he picked up the chopsticks with difficulty and tasted it.

"Um?"

"It's... so delicious!"

Unexpectedly, as soon as he entered the room, he exclaimed excitedly.

The whole laksa curry, just one word:

fragrant

…

It stinks to the extreme, but it actually smells good.

Such as delicious food, no, it is the "three tyrants" in the smelly food world, stinky tofu, snail noodles, and durian.

People who hate it want to take a detour when they smell it, but people who love it can't stop!

To delve deeper into the reasons, we must start with the human olfactory function.

Prenasal sense of smell is the process of "smelling" the olfactory cells that enter the nasal cavity and reach the root of the nose.

Retronasal olfaction is when aroma enters from the mouth, passes through the duct connecting the back of the mouth to the nasal cavity, and then reaches the olfactory cortex cells.

Um.

In short.

It is the process of "eating" or "drinking".

When eating, the sense of smell behind the nose is much stronger than the sense of smell in front of the nose.

After food enters the mouth, due to temperature changes, sufficient chewing, and chemical reactions involving multiple enzymes, the prenasal sense of smell and the retronasal sense of smell are often very different.

In other words, it smells bad, but it doesn’t necessarily mean it really smells bad!

As a popular saying in foreign food circles goes, "One person's delicacy is another person's poison." It is truly something that only the fittest treasure.

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how to say?

Nao Sadatsuka's laksa curry does have a strange smell.

It is slippery and sour in the mouth. After swallowing, the throat starts to feel hot, and the smell of fish reverberates in the mouth.

The stimulating chili, the fragrant coconut aroma, and the mellow curry made me feel very satisfied after eating one bite after another.

In fact, this laksa is somewhat similar to Tianchao Hot and Sour Noodles.

But the spices used are much, much more complex. The biggest feature is that herbal spices and seasonings including lemongrass, chili, tamarind paste, shrimp paste and coconut milk are mixed together and combined with a variety of sauces.

Especially Sadatsuka Nao also pays attention to traditional handcrafting.

All spices such as chilies, turmeric, green onions, and bay leaves are pounded by hand and fried in an earthen pot to maintain the original flavor.

Then, the cooked and boneless smelly fish meat and cuttlefish juice are added to cook together.

Although it is very smelly, when you eat it, the sweet, sour and spicy flavors are very distinct and exciting!

"That's it, the sweltering heat of the pot."

"The dried salted fish made by a special process can be fused with the soup made from many seafood products. In this way, you can get a very special taste."

After Shingo Anton finished eating, he couldn't help but praise it.

Then, amid everyone’s astonishment, the overall score of this laksa curry dish was revealed:

87 points

…

The female emcee, Yui Sasaki, was stunned for a moment.

Immediately, she reacted, holding the microphone and excitedly said: "Nao Sadatsuka broke through the 80-point mark, with a comprehensive score of 87 points, temporarily ranking second."

"Hehehe, although I only have 87 points and cannot surpass Ryo Kurokiba, I should be in front of her, right?"

Hearing this, Sadatsuka Nao once again showed a sinister smile.

"This... I really didn't expect it."

"A dish that smells so bad can still get such a high score."

"Then please invite the next student. Please bring your food so that the three judges can taste it and evaluate it!"

Yua Sasaki, who wears a pair of short ponytails, is different from Rei Kawashima in Division B. She is very timid and timid, and her professional skills are not very good.

Then, for now, the top four in Division A are:

Kurokiba Ryo.

Nao Sadatsuka.

Mito Yumei.

Jun Imusaki.

The scores, in ascending and descending order, are 91 points, 87 points, 87 points, and 86 points.

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"Miss, let me show you my progress and growth!"

Looking at Erina Nakiri, who was sitting in the jury box, Hisako said firmly to herself.

Immediately afterwards, when a steaming bowl of Siwu Bitter Melon and Mutton Soup was brought to the table, the first thing that caught our eyes was the rich soup base. The soup was slightly golden, like the rising sun, warm and dazzling.

In this soup base, bitter melon and mutton are intertwined.

The bitter melon is emerald green, like jade, while the mutton is pink, like a girl's cheeks.

There is a cool feeling at the entrance.

The bitter taste of bitter melon is not strong, but has a slight sweetness.

This sweetness does not conflict with the bitterness of bitter melon itself, forming a unique taste.

slowly.

After sliding into the stomach.

I actually felt a heat in my body, which started to surge continuously.

"Awesome, so awesome!"

"This mutton already has a fishy smell, so how to deal with the fishy smell of mutton is a problem."

"However, this pot of Siwu Bitter Melon and Mutton Soup is very unusual."

"The mutton is delicious, tender and smooth, not tangy or greasy, and with the combination of cold ingredients like bitter melon, it actually has a refreshing effect."

"But mutton is a hot food after all, so it feels very warm after swallowing."

"cold."

"hot."

"Two intertwined feelings."

"It's really an incredible experience!"

"Yes, angelica, Chuanxiong, white peony root, and rehmannia glutinosa. This is the Siwu Decoction made from four medicinal materials as the main raw materials."

"It can be applied to the fishy mutton, and it is made so delicious. Come to think of it, no, it is absolutely certain that this contestant is definitely a highly talented herbal cuisine master!"

For a time, these reviewers were full of praise.

…

At first, they would eat carefully, for fear of missing any link.

But this pot of Siwu Bitter Melon and Mutton Soup gave them strength. That feeling of neither warmth nor dryness made them experience an unprecedented situation.

In the end, they couldn't stand it anymore and started eating like crazy.

Anton Shingo, don't look at him as weak.

He is very capable and is a food writer and essayist covering all fields.

At this time, he entered a very strange state, suddenly becoming particularly strong, and his thin body seemed to have undergone some mysterious transformation.

The originally slightly thin body suddenly felt an amazing sense of power.

The muscles are expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye. Each piece is like a carefully carved work of art, with clear lines and a strong sense of strength.

His shoulders also became broad, as if he could carry the whole world on his shoulders.

The chest is thick, like a hard shield.

Um!

Him now.

He doesn’t look like a gentle gourmet, but like a powerful warrior holding a sword!

Finally, amid exclamations of exclamation, Nito Hisako's score was announced:

90 marks!

This result is slightly worse than Kurokiba Ryo.

But Jun Imusaki, who scored 86 points, fell out of the top four list.

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Compared with Division B, the overall level of the contestants in Division A is obviously higher.

We are only halfway through the judging, and two of the top four have scores exceeding 90 points. Of course, this does not mean that there are no poor contestants.

After Fei Sha, the cooking scores of all the contestants only got lower and lower.

Even single digits appeared:

8

"Pfft~"

"Digits?"

"I've seen it low, but I've never seen it this low."

"I thought the 18 points just now were low enough, but in the end I got another 8 points?"

"Hateful, how on earth does this kind of person qualify to participate in the autumn selection?"

The poor performance of these contestants quickly caused everyone to complain.

"Then, please invite the next person."

Sasaki Yuai looked at the 8 points on the screen and wiped cold sweat.

As the female emcee, she could only pretend to be calm and announce the entry of the next contestant.

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beef.

Potato.

carrot.

onion.

curry.

No more, just a few ingredients.

When Soma Yukihira presented what he had made [Yukihira Ryu·Curry Beef·Twenty-Three Revisions], the three judges present were stunned.

I really didn’t expect that high-profile celebrities like them would have to eat disgusting home-cooked food!

"If this were normal, you would definitely score 0 points."

Anton Shingo raised his glasses frame with his hand, stared at Souma closely, and said unhappily.

The student who scored 8 points just now was enough to disappoint him, but now there is another student with such a low level?

"Judge, the simpler the dish, the less simple it may be."

Chuangzhen didn't take it seriously and replied with a smile.

"Huh?" Anton Shinwu frowned.

He didn't say much, but took a mouthful of beef curry and chewed it slowly.

The soft meat is very elastic and easy to chew. Every time you bite it with your teeth, you can feel the rich sweetness of the beef.

Its meat is tender, fragrant and soft, fat but not greasy, and the aroma has a long-lasting aftertaste. It really is one word:

wonderful!

No exaggeration.

This is the ultimate simple beef curry.

It's probably even better than the Massaman Curry Beef Rice just made by Mito Ikmei.

Finally, Soma Yukihira’s curry beef received its own honor:

90 marks.

"Wow!"

"A simple beef curry can be comparable to Feisha?"

"This Yukihira Soma is also outrageous. I remember that not long ago he lost to Mito Ikmei in the rice bowl incident."

"Yes, at that time he was defeated with a record of 5:0."

"What an inspiring story. Not only did he complete the revenge battle, but he also successfully broke into the top four in Division A!"

Just when everyone was sighing, Ye Shanliang was already carrying his own dishes and slowly appeared.

…

Meringue Soup.

This is Hayama Ryo's preliminary competition cooking.

This is a soup that seals in the flavor of the soup, wraps it in a pie crust, and then bakes it in the oven.

The golden puff pastry shines like the sun, exuding an alluring luster all the time.

The cracks on the pastry seem to tell its story.

And the soup hidden in those cracks makes people eager to find out.

When you gently pick up a piece of pastry with a spoon, the crispy texture immediately explodes on the tip of your tongue. The moment the pastry breaks in your mouth, your taste buds are instantly awakened.

Next, is the mellow soup.

The soup combines the essence of various ingredients. The freshness and sweetness of vegetables, the richness of meat, and the uniqueness of spices... are all perfectly presented.

The most unforgettable thing is the rich gravy hidden under the puff pastry.

First use a small spoon to cut gently in the middle of the puff pastry soup.

Then the moment the puff pastry breaks and the gravy flows out, the whole world is filled with fragrance.

This fragrance, which suddenly exploded like a bomb, soon lingered in the nose, and could be felt even from a distance.

fragrant!

It smells so good.

Who would have thought that this little puff pastry soup actually contains so much energy?

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"sharp!"

"I can smell the strong aroma even from a distance from where I sit here."

"This... aroma is obviously very pungent, but it smells so mellow."

"Oops, I feel hungry."

"well!"

"I really envy those judges."

"They actually have the opportunity to taste such cuisine."

Many people started to go crazy for it. After all, such fragrant dishes can definitely arouse everyone's appetite.

In the end, this puff pastry soup dish deeply conquered the judges such as Anton Shingo with its unique aroma. It scored a high score of 92 points and ranked first in Division A!

In this case, the list of the top four in Division A will be born. They are:

Ryo Hayama.

Kurokiba Ryo.

Yukihira Soma.

Nito Hisako.

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"It's actually only ranked third, tied with Soma."

After learning that his results were just a matter of luck, Fei Shasha felt a little emo.

With no choice but to adjust her clothes, she came to Erina with a disappointed look on her face: "I'm sorry, Miss, I've embarrassed you."

"Fei Shasha, you must not do this. He, Ye Shanliang, has a super talent in the sense of smell. The fragrance of any food cannot escape his divine sense of smell."

"You are considered very good if you can maintain your position in the top four after him."

After being stunned, Erina patted her shoulder and comforted her.