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

Erina lay alone in bed, trying to recall what her mother looked like, but each time she tried, only fragmented images surfaced in her mind.

……

but.

The time for us to meet has finally come.

How should I face her?

Should I hate her?

I hate her for leaving me so cruelly back then, leaving me to cry alone on countless nights, and for enduring so much loneliness and grievances on my path to adulthood.

Should I forgive her?

Forgive her, perhaps she has her own reasons; forgive her absence over the years.

Or should I accept her?

Accept this mother who is both familiar and unfamiliar, and restart their mother-daughter relationship.

She doesn't know, she really doesn't know!

Finally, Erina's brows furrowed tightly, her eyes filled with confusion and helplessness.

……

"do you know?"

"Your face looked so much prettier when you were excited and happy!"

"Hey?"

Erina snapped out of her daze, and then a slight blush rose to her cheeks.

"Don't worry, I will praise you in front of your mother and I will make sure you don't lose face."

"Who...who needs your praise?"

Upon hearing this, Erina rolled her eyes in annoyance, but inside she was deeply moved!

Chapter 57 Five-Star Hotel Chef, Lin Xu

El Paso.

A city on the US-Mexico border.

As night falls, shadowy figures loom beneath the dim streetlights, yet the lingering chill of the night remains undeniable!

The occasional screams and distant sirens made people feel tired and fearful.

street.

Many impoverished and destitute vagrants.

Wandering aimlessly, as if forgotten in a corner of the city.

……

Amidst the chaotic city street scene.

Yet there was a magnificent hotel, which presented a scene of peace and tranquility in contrast to the rampant crime and the people's suffering!

Anyone who steps inside feels the luxury, especially the restaurant on the top floor of the hotel, which features floor-to-ceiling windows offering panoramic views of the city lights, making you feel as if you are above the clouds.

Every inch of the carpet is made of linen with velvet embroidery, making it feel delicate, soft and comfortable to step on.

at this time.

Lin Xu, head chef of a five-star hotel.

Standing in the center of the open kitchen, her figure appeared exceptionally elegant under the soft lighting.

He was dressed in a pristine white chef's uniform embroidered with delicate peony patterns, wearing a tall chef's hat, and holding a chef's knife tightly in his hand, the blade gleaming with a faint, cold light.

Tonight, under the watchful eyes of everyone, he will prepare a dish unlike any other in the world:

Juicy Lucy Burger!

……

When talking about American food.

Most people's first impression is of fast food such as hamburgers, cola, French fries, and fried chicken.

But in reality, American cuisine is far more than that.

Just as China has eight major cuisines, the United States also has six major cuisines:

Pacific cuisine.

Southwestern cuisine.

Cajun cuisine.

Southern Black cuisine.

New York cuisine.

New England cuisine.

Hamburgers encompass these 6 major cuisines, 12 kinds of snacks, and a total of more than 20 kinds of authentic foods.

of course.

In addition to a good digestive system.

You also need to have the determination to laugh at all cheese and fried foods.

After all, for Americans who are "fat and happy", high-calorie fast food is always the most soulful.

The most famous of them all is the Juicy Lucy burger.

Adding cheese to hamburgers is common, but adding melted cheese to a patty is not.

Generous portions with plenty of meat, often several layers, and a cheesy center that oozes out when you poke it.

This kind of fast food is simply...

Awaken your soul!

……

Juicy Lucy is very popular in the Twin Cities area of ​​Minnesota.

This burger is characterized by a beef patty sandwiched with melted cheese, which oozes out when you take a bite, hence the name "Juicy Lucy".

Its unique features.

The point is, it's not simply about putting cheese in a hamburger.

Instead, the cheese is wrapped inside the beef patty, so that every bite offers a perfect blend of cheese and meat.

Although the invention of Juicy Lucy is not definitively documented, it has become an iconic dish, representing the creativity and boldness of American fast food culture.

now.

Lin Xu took a deep breath.

It's as if you're inhaling all the distracting thoughts floating in the air and then slowly exhaling them.

Choose beef with a good balance of lean and fat, with a ratio of about 80% lean and 20% fat. This will ensure that the patties are tender and juicy without being too greasy.

Whoosh whoosh!

Whoosh whoosh!

The action of swinging the knife down.

It is extremely domineering, but upon closer inspection, it has a touch of delicacy.

Like the light steps of a ballerina, it gracefully moves through the marbling of the beef.

The meat on the cutting board was quickly cut into even small pieces, each one meticulously calculated, eliciting gasps of amazement from the diners present.

"To wield a knife with such ease and freedom, one can only achieve this through decades of honing one's skills."

"awesome."

"No wonder he's a chef from China."

"Yes, Chef Lin is only 20 years old. To be able to manage a five-star hotel at such a young age is truly remarkable!"

"I remember there's a saying in China: 'No feast is complete without a knife.' It's clear that Chef Lin's knife skills are superb, and he also has a very deep understanding of any ingredient."

A mafia boss couldn't help but shout.

His fierce eyes now held both awe and excitement.

Other diners, including Wall Street financiers, bankers, entrepreneurs, food critics, journalists, and politicians, stared wide-eyed in amazement at the incredible knife skills.

They were very knowledgeable and had tasted many of the world's most exquisite dishes, but they had never imagined:

a piece of meat.

It can be processed so perfectly by a kitchen knife!

"But then again."

"Would those Juicy Lucy burgers satisfy a group of socialites like us?"

"Street food definitely won't suit our tastes, but if Chef Lin were to personally prepare it... perhaps..."

"oops!"

“I’m really looking forward to it!”

After that, everyone's attention turned to Lin Xu.

……

Place the minced beef in a large bowl.

Add salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder to taste, and gently mix well.

Do not overmix.

To prevent the meat from becoming too firm and affecting the taste.

At this moment, the surrounding noise did not disrupt Lin Xu's rhythm; instead, it became the background music for his continued passionate performance.

He gently placed the sliced ​​meat onto the preheated iron plate.

The moment the fat came into contact with the slices of meat, it made a delightful sizzling sound. Lin Xu skillfully flipped the beef, locking in the juices while searing the skin until it was golden brown and crispy.

In an instant, an incredibly fragrant aroma filled the air.

That unique umami flavor of beef is like a powerful and swift hungry wolf, pouncing on you and catching you off guard!

Everyone's face was filled with anticipation and longing.

Because they knew that a unique and unparalleled dish, one of a kind in the world, was about to...

born!

……

Take a portion of ground beef and flatten it into a thin patty.

Place two slices of cheese in the middle, making sure the cheese doesn't touch the edges.

Take another portion of ground beef, flatten it into a patty, place it on top of the cheese, and pinch the edges together with your fingers to ensure that the cheese is completely encased in the beef patty.

Gently press the cheese-wrapped beef patty into a round patty about 1.5 cm thick.

Followed by.

Press a small indentation in the middle of the meat patty with your finger.

To prevent the meat patties from expanding and deforming during frying.

Preheat a skillet to medium-high heat. Place the patties in the skillet and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 71°C.

Remove the fried meat patties from the pan and let them sit on a plate for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.

Cut the hamburger bun open and place lettuce, tomatoes, onions, and other ingredients on the bottom.