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

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Mayumi found it unbelievable.

But after receiving Lin Xu's affirmation, she could no longer contain her excitement and reached out to take it.

Without any hesitation, he scooped up a spoonful of soup, blew on it, and, completely ignoring its scalding temperature, put it in his mouth.

The scalding hot broth instantly spread across the tongue, carrying the freshness of the fish and the rich aroma of the spices, sliding down the throat, and the warmth spread from the stomach to the whole body.

In an instant.

She was dumbfounded!

……

The taste of the soup.

The first taste is slightly salty and savory, a perfect blend of salmon bones and kelp broth.

It's salty with a subtle, almost imperceptible sweetness—the unique flavor of miso that unfolds on the tip of your tongue.

Thinking back on it carefully.

The sweetness became more pronounced, yet it wasn't cloying.

"It's absolutely delicious!" Mayumi exclaimed as she gradually came to her senses.

Her big, watery eyes sparkled with excitement: "The soup is delicious and the ingredients are plentiful. Just one sip of the soup can make you feel warm and full of energy!"

Soup is high in calories.

It was so hot that she had to carefully blow on it to cool it down.

Even so, the rich flavor of the soup still made her unable to resist and linger there.

……

Based on her personal standards.

Naturally, one cannot analyze and ponder as carefully as Erina Nakiri to understand why the soup in the Ishikari pot is so delicious.

however.

Good food is almost synonymous with delicious food.

Precise control of heat, ingredient pairing, seasoning ratio...

She would never understand any of this, but she knew that Lin Xu's stone hunting pot could be summed up in just four words:

It's incredibly delicious!

……

It's amazing.

The broth in Ishikari Nabe can be served as a standalone soup or cooked with meat to create a unique and delicious dish.

It can also be used as a soup base for hot pot, bringing together the delicious flavors of various ingredients.

Mayumi continued to savor every flavor of the soup.

Then, she couldn't resist picking up another piece of salmon, putting it in her mouth and biting into it, savoring the perfect fusion of the fish and the broth.

The salmon was cooked to perfection, retaining its freshness while infusing it with the rich broth.

One entrance.

The fragrant aroma of fish wafted in like a tide, lingering around the tip of the nose.

Salmon meat is both firm and chewy.

When you eat it, you can feel the power of the ocean and the vitality of life, while also blending the flavors of all the ingredients in the Ishikari Nabe, creating distinct layers and a rich taste.

……

"Wow."

"This is amazing! This Ishikari hot pot is incredible!"

Swallowing hard, Mayumi's eyes lit up. She was certain that she had never eaten such delicious Ishikari Nabe in her life!

Fish meat.

The meat is tender and juicy.

It has a smooth and tender texture that melts in your mouth.

Yet it possesses a subtle, almost imperceptible resilience, constantly surprising the taster.

The carrots, cabbage, green onions, and other ingredients in the pot also played their part at this moment, removing the fishy smell while keeping the fish tender, making the whole pot of Ishikari hot pot taste more harmonious!

At the same time, the control of the heat is just right.

If you cook it for another minute, the fish will become too tough and mushy; if you turn off the heat too early, it will lose its chewiness and freshness.

in this way.

This is salmon meat.

Indeed, both in terms of taste and meat quality, it has reached a state of perfection!

……

slowly.

A blush rose to her cheeks.

It felt like being enveloped by the steam from the Ishikari pot, or perhaps being captivated by its exquisite flavor.

Mayumi felt her body getting hotter and hotter, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her breathing became rapid.

The sight before my eyes.

It began to blur, as if shrouded in a thin mist.

All I could hear was the sound of my own heartbeat, thumping and echoing like a sound from the deep sea.

Suddenly, her consciousness was pulled by a force and she fell into a strange world.

In this world, she is no longer the girl sitting at the dining table, but has transformed into a graceful diver, immersed in the deep sea.

Wearing a tight-fitting wetsuit.

The black material accentuated her graceful curves.

Ripples of water gently caressed her skin, bringing a touch of coolness.

She swam freely in the water, swaying gently with the rhythm of the current, her body becoming increasingly light as she moved among the coral reefs, with colorful schools of fish swimming past her.

Occasionally, a few playful little fish would slap her arm with their tails, causing a ticklish sensation.

Just then, several larger salmon swam over.

Their eyes were cunning as they began to circle around her, sometimes gently touching her waist with their mouths, sometimes brushing her ankles with their tails.

"No...no...oh...no...it really won't work there..."

That tingling sensation.

Finally, Mayumi couldn't help but scream!

Chapter 40 The Strongest

"Is it really that delicious?"

Beside him, Soma watched Mayumi's face, which was filled with ecstasy—oops, I mean, bliss—and she was completely absorbed in the world of Ishikari's pot.

A ripple of doubt stirred within me.

At a set meal restaurant.

He has seen many diners who rave about his father's cooking.

But this is the first time I've seen someone so completely captivated by just one bite, like Mayumi.

……

“Practice makes perfect.”

"Instead of doubting it from the sidelines, try it for yourself."

After saying that, Shiro put down his work, scooped up a bowl of Ishikari hot pot for himself, and then took a small bite.

"Ok?"

"This...this is..."

Compared to Mayumi, who knows nothing but delicious food.

The experienced Joichiro quickly discerned something from the seemingly clear but richly flavored soup.

next moment.

Before he could react.

His ears felt like they were about to shoot fire!

The taste buds were completely overwhelmed by the rich and complex flavors of umami, fish, and seasonings.

sweet.

fresh.

浓。

It's even... a little spicy.

The combination of various flavors was like a brightly colored outfit with a strong visual impact, catching him completely off guard!

The chewy salmon and the exceptionally rich broth, when in your mouth, are like a complete, invincible army.

however.

In a state of panic and shock.

Shiro couldn't help but chew a few more times, savoring the myriad flavors on his tongue.

……

The word "amazing" is always relative.

For someone who can't cook, being able to make scrambled eggs with tomatoes is already quite impressive.

For the average person, a chef is considered skilled if they can cook up delicious dishes they've never seen before.

Back then...

When I was studying at Totsuki Academy.

Instructors specializing in French, Japanese, Italian, and Chinese cuisine.

They think the dishes they make are amazing because they don't understand the thought process or knowledge behind them.

Finally, he dropped out of Totsuki Culinary Academy and began wandering the world, witnessing many world-class chefs shining in their respective fields.

For example, if you encounter a legendary chef who has become famous for researching a certain dish, you will feel very proud of yourself!

Finally, as my skills improved and my culinary approach changed, I stopped being surprised by any chef's performance and stopped saying "amazing."

……

In recent years, throughout the entire culinary world...

Masters like Joichiro often stand alone like solitary peaks.

His cooking skills have reached a level of perfection, and he can even bring out the original flavor of the ingredients to the extreme, which is amazing!

But it was precisely this extraordinary culinary skill that plunged him into a boundless loneliness.

Our peers can only look up to us in awe.

They've even lost the courage to take on challenges.

His small restaurant was actually an isolated island, surrounded by a vast sea, and no one could cross it.

Occasionally.

Someone tried to approach.