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

It will only gain the approval of judge Fuyumi Mizuhara.

It was at this moment that, through this pasta dish, Fuyumi Mizuhara discovered the true charm of pasta cuisine.

It's a unique blend of Western and Japanese styles, like a cultural feast that transcends national borders, cleverly combining two distinct culinary cultures.

At the same time, it is also a kind of nobility and arrogance that comes from the very core of one's being.

This kind of nobility and arrogance.

It was not a condescending or disdainful attitude.

It is not just about pursuing the ultimate in cooking and strictly controlling quality, but also about having reverence and love for food.

Mizuhara Fuyumi was deeply shocked.

Looking at Erina in front of her, she seemed to see a rising star in the culinary world.

She knew that this pasta dish was not just a delicious meal, but also a reflection of Erina's profound understanding of cooking and her unique innovation.

……

"It seems that our era is coming to an end."

"If nothing unexpected happens, your future achievements will far surpass those of us former Totsuki Academy graduates."

Think for a moment.

Mizuhara Fuyumi couldn't help but sigh.

As soon as he finished speaking, the entire cooking classroom erupted in an uproar.

Everyone stared at Erina Nakiri in disbelief.

Chapter 100 The Greatest Challenge

Hollow noodles.

"It must be because the inside of the noodles is hollow."

"Therefore, it will be relatively light."

Erina slightly raised her head, her eyes revealing a sense of confidence and composure.

She began by explaining her unique insights into pasta: "However, its essence is ultimately pasta, which is made from coarse durum wheat."

"That's why hollow noodles are very hard!"

"If you don't add salt while cooking, it will become difficult to absorb the flavor."

"You know, the biggest drawback of pasta is that it has no flavor on its own. Therefore, the key to this dish is to make pasta absorb the flavors of various ingredients!"

The sound was clear and very firm, echoing continuously in the cooking classroom.

Judge Fuyumi Mizuhara on the stage was stunned for a moment.

……

"So."

"So how should this problem be solved?"

"After much thought, I came up with the Cantonese cooking technique of blanching in Chinese cuisine."

Erina raised her chin and began to share a precious secret: "The so-called 'blanching technique' is simply scalding raw food with boiling water or soup."

"Even so, it allows the full flavor of the pasta to be brought out, reaching a divine level."

"Through scalding."

"Pasta can better absorb the flavors of various ingredients."

"To make every noodle full of rich aroma and delicious taste."

At this moment, listening to Erina's words, Fuyumi Mizuhara couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

Various cooking methods and techniques for pasta kept popping into her mind, and she also admired Erina's innovative thinking and profound skills.

……

indeed.

The reason she wanted to use pasta as an assessment question was...

Ultimately, the choice of pasta itself is not important; what matters is how the chef integrates various ingredients into the pasta, which is the key to success.

Pasta is like a blank canvas, while the various ingredients are the paints in the painter's hand.

The chef needs to use his wisdom and skill to cleverly combine these pigments to create a delicious picture.

but.

She never expected this.

The first student to finish the pasta dish had actually spotted the key to the problem early on!

Moreover, Erina's answer was perfect and convincing.

Ultimately, in the first assessment of the residential training program, Erina Nakiri became the first person to pass successfully.

The entire cooking classroom.

A soft gasp of surprise rang out.

The other students all cast envious and admiring glances at them.

……

After informing Erina that she could leave the kitchen.

Amidst the envy of the crowd, Erina strode away quickly with light and confident steps. Her figure shone brightly in the sunlight, as if radiating the glow of a victor.

But as she passed the last cooking room, she happened to run into Alice Nakiri, who had just successfully passed the test.

Their eyes met instantly, and a subtle tension seemed to fill the air.

"Erina?"

"You've also completed the first assessment?"

Alice was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise and resentment flashing in her eyes.

She looked at Erina in front of her and said with a hint of surprise, "I thought I would be the first person to pass the test, but I never expected it to be you."

"Ok!"

Erina simply responded with a faint sound.

His eyes revealed a disdain and arrogance: "A mere assessment is not worth mentioning!"

After saying that, Erina Nakiri walked right past Alice without even glancing at her once.

Her steps were firm and powerful, as if she were announcing her victory.

But the more she did this, the more unhappy Alice became.

Alice clenched her fists tightly, her eyes burning with anger. She felt that Erina was deliberately belittling her, making her feel extremely humiliated.

Despite her displeasure, Alice continued to walk anxiously, closely following behind Erina. She secretly vowed to surpass Erina in the upcoming assessment and prove her own strength!

……

time.

A little bit earlier.

In another, more spacious cooking classroom.

Here, the examiner is another Totsuki graduate, who is also the owner and head chef of the Kiriya restaurant, Hinako Inui.

Meanwhile, the students in the cooking room were experiencing a mix of emotions.

Some of them were extremely excited and looked forward to showing their skills in this assessment.

Some felt a mix of joy and sorrow, hoping for good results while worrying about failure; others were overjoyed, finally having the opportunity to showcase themselves...

Some felt helpless, filled with trepidation and unease in the face of this sudden assessment.

Simultaneously.

The entire kitchen was very quiet.

Only occasionally would a few shallow breaths be heard, a reflection of the students' tense mood.

"Um... examiner, may we announce the test questions now?"

Just at this time.

Seeing that Hinako Inui remained unmoved, Megumi Tadokoro slowly raised her hand and asked in a trembling voice.

Her eyes held a mixture of anticipation and anxiety, hoping the assessment could begin as soon as possible.

Hinako Inui was stunned for a moment.

Then he turned to Tadokoro Megumi and said, "It's already started."

Her voice was clear and melodious, yet carried an undeniable firmness.

"what?"

Tadokoro Megumi was stunned; she hadn't expected the assessment to have already begun.

In fact, not only her, but all the candidates present were stunned and completely at a loss.

Their eyes darted back and forth between Hinako Inui and the surrounding kitchen utensils, their hearts filled with doubt and confusion.

There were no ingredients, no dishes, and no evaluation criteria. In short, apart from some kitchen utensils, there was nothing.

What kind of assessment is this?

The candidates' faces showed confusion and helplessness.

They looked at each other, unsure of what to do.

……

Inui Hinoko clapped her hands.

Then she stood up and said to everyone, "That's right, there are no test questions this time."

She still had a faint smile on her face, but her tone was very serious.

"No test questions? Then what will the test be about?"

"Does that mean we can make any kind of dish?"

"What about the time limit?"

"Surely there should be one, right?"

The students immediately erupted in discussion, their voices growing louder and louder.

"Two hours."

Although Hinako Inui still had a slight smile on her face, she replied in a flat tone.

Her gaze swept across the entire room, as if telling the candidates that these were the rules of the assessment, and they must abide by them.

"Where are the ingredients?"

A student asked loudly.

“Go find it yourself,” Hinako Inui replied again.

Her answer was clear and concise, but it only made the students feel more desperate.

In an instant, many students were completely dumbfounded. Was this the test question for the residential training program?

And this is only the first day.

As a result... this incredibly difficult exam question was presented.

This is absolutely terrible!

Their hearts were filled with complaints and dissatisfaction, but they were helpless.

Afterwards, most of the candidates got into a murmur of discussion, talking and analyzing with each other.