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

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Chapter 31 First Bite

Hearing Lin Xu's approval.

Erina was very happy inside.

But because she usually suppresses her emotions, there was no smile on her face!

“It’s just a practical lesson. If I can’t get an A from you, then the rest of the class can forget about it.”

Erina brushed a strand of hair from her forehead, then said with a hint of pride.

……

"Currently, in the entire elementary school, no one's cooking skills and comprehension can surpass yours."

Lin Xu did not deny this point.

Then, staring at the empty bowl in front of him, he continued to ask, "Erina, what is the standard for a good bowl of miso ramen?"

"This one……"

"The answer is rather complicated."

"My summary is that it has the following five points."

"A rich miso broth, chewy and smooth noodles, a variety of toppings, beautiful plating, and a harmonious overall flavor."

After a moment's thought, Erina replied.

"So what do you think of the Sapporo ramen recipe I provided?"

Lin Xu nodded, tacitly acknowledging that there was nothing wrong with her answer, and then asked.

"It's saltier and richer than regular Sapporo ramen."

Erina paused for a moment, then continued, "Actually, I don't understand why the ramen has to be made so salty. What's the point?"

"I...I still need your guidance, Instructor Lin!"

"Haha, I don't deserve your advice."

Upon hearing this, Lin Xu waved his hand and politely replied, "I can explain the reason to you."

……

"Ramen is a type of food."

“Every place has its own unique ramen, with different styles and even ingredients.”

"In fact, strictly speaking..."

"No Japanese ramen can be described as authentic."

"Firstly, ramen is a food that appeared relatively late in Japan, and the possibilities for variation are extremely rich. There are almost endless combinations of soup, noodles, and toppings alone."

"So it's far from being complete; it's still in a state of continuous evolution."

"Two, huh?"

"Many people's tastes are constantly changing."

"For example, the most famous dish in Sapporo is this miso ramen, which is a must-try for tourists."

"However, the reality is that locals in Sapporo seem to prefer soy sauce ramen now!"

Erina was secretly surprised as she listened to Lin Xu's story.

Remember correctly.

Is Lin Xu from China?

Yet he has such a deep understanding of Japanese cuisine and eating habits.

……

indeed.

For ramen.

What people always pursue is simply delicious food.

Instead of vague concepts like tradition or authenticity.

In other words, it's best not to be too particular about authentic flavors or standard cooking methods when it comes to food.

What we need is to continuously innovate while preserving tradition.

Only in this way can it be vibrant and develop!

Unlike the light and refreshing style of Kyoto ramen, Sapporo's broth is oily, meaty, and quite salty.

Even stranger is that the soy sauce used in Hayashi Asahi's Sapporo specialty ramen recipe is exceptionally salty, purely salty, without any fresh, fragrant, or rich flavor.

thus.

All that was needed was for someone to enthusiastically scoop up a spoonful of soup.

Even a gentle sniff near the nose reveals an overpowering odor.

Even if you try to dilute it with vinegar or add some ice water, it doesn't seem to make much difference.

Doing so might even ruin the overall flavor.

……

"I'm sure you know that very well."

"The miso ramen in Sapporo must be very salty in both texture and taste."

"Therefore, in order to make the whole dish more delicious, we can only make full use of the characteristics of various ingredients and their pairing relationships."

Lin Xu continued.

"I see!"

"The savory broth and the delicious char siu pork blend together perfectly."

"They highlight each other's flavors and neutralize each other's shortcomings, but if the broth is not rich enough or salty enough, the deliciousness of the char siu will not be fully brought out."

"However, it's not good if the soup base is too salty, and the addition of hard-boiled eggs not only adds an eggy aroma but also helps to restore the taste."

"To make your taste buds more sensitive when tasting the next ingredients."

"As for..."

"The addition of ingredients such as bamboo shoots and corn."

"This adds a refreshing and sweet element to the whole ramen, further neutralizing the saltiness."

"hiss!"

"Why didn't I think of that?"

"Wouldn't that make the ramen's flavor more diverse and layered?"

Erina suddenly realized that this was indeed a brilliant idea!

A bowl of top-quality miso ramen should be like a symphony: miso is the main melody, the broth is the bass line, and the toppings are like interspersed instruments, together playing a warm and impactful symphony of flavors.

Clearly, Lin Xu did a flawless job, successfully elevating Sapporo ramen to a whole new level with just simple ingredient combinations!

……

"Actually."

"Such a combination of ingredients and a balanced seasoning."

"For someone like you with the tongue of God, it should be easy for you to understand."

"You only understand after I remind you!"

At this point, Lin Xu sighed and shook his head: "Erina, your knowledge of some dishes is a bit disappointing!"

"what?"

"That...that's..."

"I just didn't get to taste it myself."

"You know that my God Tongue can only discern the various details of a dish when it has been tasted."

Erina, who has never been scolded before, must be a little resentful.

If an ordinary person dared to be so presumptuous, she would have already jumped out and used a "food war" to ruin their reputation.

But what can you do when the other party is Lin Xu?

She was truly at a loss with this person and could only quickly offer an explanation.

……

"you sure?"

"The key to Sapporo ramen is the broth!"

"Often, the first thing you taste is that rich, salty soup."

"Do you think that after tasting the first sip of soup, God's Tongue wouldn't be so disappointed by the saltiness that it would immediately spit it out and not continue to eat a second bite?"

Looking intently at Erina, who had turned her head away, and seeing the dissatisfaction on her face, Lin Xu chuckled to himself.

"this and that……"

"I'll keep eating the second bite, the third bite, until I finish the whole bowl of Sapporo ramen!"

Erina, whose sore spot had been hit, became furious and slammed her hand on the table next to the podium, saying...

"Hahaha!"

"Okay, just teasing you."

"In short, remembering the taste of the first bite is not necessarily the whole story of a dish."

"And that is the most fatal problem with your God Tongue."

Before Erina could even react, Lin Xu had already written a big "A" on her grade sheet.

Chapter 32 Life-saving straw

night.

The lights of Tokyo twinkled like stars.

In this secluded corner, the Japanese branch of the WGO Food Organization sits quietly.

Large-scale Japanese-style building complexes quietly unfold, their wooden structures and dark tiles appearing even more ancient and solemn in the night.

Step into the courtyard.

Its interior design is even more unique.

In the center, a clear pond is like a mirror, with water so clear you can see the bottom. Several koi carp swim leisurely in it, their red and white colors contrasting beautifully.

They swam leisurely, as if they too were appreciating the tranquility and beauty of the night!

……

at this time.

A sleek black sedan sped through the night.

The car body reflected a cold metallic luster, and the low rumble of the engine carried on the evening breeze, passing by the path lined with cherry blossom trees on both sides.

The wheels rolled over the bluestone slabs.

A few withered leaves curled up between the bricks were startled.

Finally, the car passed through a crescent-shaped archway, and a group of classically styled buildings unfolded before our eyes like a scroll painting.

All that could be seen was a beige main building, resembling a stranded ivory boat, with dark brown mortise and tenon structures winding through it. The modernist glass curtain wall reflected the flowing clouds, forming a montage of time and space intersecting with the Tang-style broken eaves!

The courtyard water feature rippled with tiny silver scales, and koi carp swished their tails, shattering the starlight and moonlight in the pond, awakening the tinkling sound of water that had been sleeping in the bamboo tube.

The moment the car door opened slightly.