Food Wars!: God's Tongue is no match for me.

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Erina was adjusting the tap, letting the cold water gently seep into the rice.

Then, gently move your fingers through the rice to make the water gradually become cloudy, like milk.

Change the rice water and wash it again... Repeat rinsing, mixing the rice with your fingers, sifting it dry, and pouring away the cloudy water until the rice water becomes clear enough!

In short.

Don't rub the rice too hard, or you'll break the grains.

The water-to-rice ratio, specifically how much water to add when cooking rice, is a very interesting question.

The amount of water added can affect the hardness and stickiness of the rice. If the amount of water is insufficient, the rice will not be fragrant and will lack elasticity.

Too much water was added.

The rice was too soft and lacked chewiness.

Adding the right amount of water makes the rice chewy, with a suitable texture, and a good taste.

There is a stable ratio of rice to water when cooking rice; however, different types of rice and individual taste preferences can affect this ratio.

Generally speaking.

There are ratios like 1:1.2 or 1:1.15.

Of course, try making it a few times with different types of rice to find the texture that suits you best, and remember the relationship between the water level and your knuckles.

Chapter 90 A lone man and a lone woman in a room

Steamed glutinous rice.

Drizzle a spoonful of braising sauce over the pork belly, top it with a generous amount of fatty and lean meat, and add some refreshing sour sauce to cut through the richness. In short:

perfect!

The famous Hunan dish, braised pork belly, was combined with stir-fried glutinous rice, and then Lin Xu further improved and innovated upon it.

The entire dish of braised pork with glutinous rice.

It has a brighter red color, a softer and more tender texture, and a dry, fragrant aroma!

When it comes to cooking, braised pork belly is probably the most difficult dish to make, as it involves many steps and is quite complicated.

Although it tastes good, it's really not easy to make a bowl of braised pork belly that is perfect in color, aroma and taste. You simply can't do it without the guidance of an experienced chef.

There are roughly 7 steps:

Boil the pork belly, rinse it with cold water, pierce it with bamboo skewers to remove excess fat, deep-fry it, slice it, prepare the sauce, and soak the pork belly in the sauce...

Finally, arrange the braised pork on a plate, steam it in a pot, and then invert it to serve!

……

Braised pork with glutinous rice, just served.

Its glossy, reddish appearance resembled a meticulously crafted ruby, radiating a captivating luster.

Alice couldn't resist leaning closer to smell it, and the fragrance instantly filled her nostrils.

"This……"

"What kind of dish is this?"

"The meat looked very oily, but it didn't smell greasy at all."

Her eyes lit up immediately, and she couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Braised pork belly!

"It's a common dish in China."

"Look, as you can see, the 'kou' in 'kourou' refers to the process of turning the meat upside down into a bowl or plate after it has been steamed or stewed until it is fully cooked."

"You've lived in Northern Europe since you were little, so you probably haven't seen this kind of cuisine before, have you?"

Erina, who was sitting at the dining table, explained.

She raised her head slightly and glanced at Alice, who had the audacity to stay and freeload off her. She couldn't help but feel a little displeased.

After all.

After a brief observation.

She discovered that her cousins ​​seemed to have a good relationship with Lin Xu as well.

Judging from their conversation and behavior, they must have known each other for a long time, which made me feel a little jealous!

"So this is braised pork belly! I've never seen it before!"

Alice immediately understood.

……

The dining environment is filled with the subtle aroma of food and a warm atmosphere.

Alice Nakiri stared intently at the bowl of steaming braised pork and glutinous rice in front of her.

Braised pork belly!

It has a bright red color and an enticing sheen.

Like a ripe red persimmon in late autumn, it is so beautiful that you can't take your eyes off it.

The glutinous rice is plump and translucent, like pearls scattered on a jade plate, emitting a faint aroma of rice.

Excitement and anticipation filled Alice's eyes. With graceful movements, she picked up her chopsticks and, like a little treasure hunter, slowly picked up a small piece of braised pork.

however.

The braised pork trembled slightly when touched by chopsticks.

"So...so soft!"

"It feels like molecular gastronomy; they can even make pork belly into a jelly-like shape with a lot of elasticity!"

Alice stared wide-eyed and exclaimed in surprise.

When you put it in your mouth, the braised pork is tender and juicy yet retains its elasticity.

With a gentle bite, the juices burst forth between your teeth, and the rich, mellow aroma of meat instantly fills your mouth, like a melodious symphony playing on your taste buds!

Its salty and savory flavor is complemented by a perfectly balanced sweetness, like a gentle gift from life that leaves a lasting impression.

……

Take another spoonful of sticky rice and savor it slowly.

Its soft and glutinous texture gently envelops the taste buds like a cloud.

Each grain of glutinous rice.

They were all soaked in the broth from the braised pork belly.

It becomes full and flavorful, with a sweet aroma spreading in the mouth, but what is even more surprising is the charm of the braised pork and sticky rice, which goes far beyond that.

The side dishes at the bottom, having also absorbed the meat juices, are like parched land receiving rain, exuding a unique deliciousness!

Finally, Alice ate with great relish.

If you look closely, you can see that their cheeks are puffed out like a little hamster's, and they keep praising:

"This braised pork with glutinous rice is simply..."

"A delicacy!"

Actually, Alice, who was used to the natural and simple Nordic cuisine that emphasizes the original flavor and freshness of ingredients, was initially a little resistant to this kind of glossy dish.

Imagine a bowl of juicy, oily meat—the taste and texture as you eat it…

Alice couldn't help but feel a sense of "sadness welling up inside her"!

……

but.

I was in Northern Europe.

I have witnessed Lin Xu's own incredible abilities.

Therefore, Alice, who had just arrived at Totsuki, had high expectations for every dish he made!

That's why, even though she disliked Erina a bit and wished she could disappear from her sight immediately.

result.

But they had no choice but to stay here and get a free meal.

Then I ate it hesitantly, and found that I actually got a good deal!

She couldn't imagine what it would have been like to leave so casually; it would have left her with a lifelong regret.

God!

Braised pork belly, it's so delicious!

This dish truly changed my prejudice against pork belly with alternating layers of fat and lean meat.

Unable to resist, Alice, who was becoming increasingly addicted to the food, began to inhale rapidly.

……

"that is true!"

"Miss Erina."

"This kind of braised pork belly, when eaten with glutinous rice, tastes better and better the more you eat it."

Hisako kept rummaging through the braised pork and rice with her chopsticks, stuffing them into her mouth.

The large slices of meat, with their perfect balance of fat and lean, are indeed soft and tender, not greasy at all. The most classic part is the side dishes placed underneath the meat; these are carefully prepared, stir-fried, and seasoned, resulting in an absolutely classic flavor.

It's no exaggeration to say that...

Hisako, who has a relatively small appetite.

She could easily devour two large bowls of this dish in one go.

Erina, however, fell into deep thought after taking a few bites.

Because she had eaten Yumei's teriyaki steak around noon, she would naturally make a comparison when faced with meat dishes.

One type is the expensive A5 grade steak.

Another type is just ordinary pork belly that can be bought in supermarkets.

One type is teriyaki, made with a unique Japanese sauce.

Another type is the unique cuisine of China.

Although both have their own unique characteristics, Erina would definitely think that Lin Xu's braised pork with glutinous rice is far superior to Mito's teriyaki steak!

Nothing else.

Regarding meat processing.

Lin Xu is in no way inferior to Mito Ikumi.

Take this braised pork belly, for example. It tastes even better than Wagyu beef steak, making you feel like you're in a real meat feast.

Moreover, Erina wouldn't have known about Mito Ikumi's problem if she hadn't eaten braised pork with glutinous rice.

"Yes!"

"Teriyaki steak, the emphasis is only on the word 'steak'."

"But the preparation of the teriyaki sauce, as well as the cooking temperature and the pairing of side dishes, seemed unremarkable from beginning to end."

"In this dish of braised pork and glutinous rice, the braised pork, rice, sauce, and side dishes complement each other perfectly."

Nobody is the main character.

"But everything here is the main character."

"When you eat it, no single flavor dominates, but it's not bland either."

After careful analysis, Erina, who possesses the God Tongue, couldn't help but admire Lin Xu even more.