Food Wars: My adoptive mother is Nakiri Managi Chapter 044

In the Middle Ages.

Dragons were often seen as symbols of overthrowing Satan and his demonic forces.

They breathed fire!

They were greedy!

They were brutal!

And, they had wings and a powerful tail!

Undeniably, in most European countries and regions, dragons never appeared in a positive light.

Even if not inherently evil, they often became targets for the protagonist to slay in stories, i.e.:

Dragon Slayers!

…

In short.

The worship of giant serpentine creatures.

It actually exists all over the world, and there are certain commonalities!

In early times, the status of dragons in the Celestial Dynasty was not very high, nor were they always positive figures. During the time of Emperor Shun, there were special dragon herders, the “Mulong Clan,” and at that time, dragons were, frankly, just livestock!

And legends about slaying this dragon or that dragon were not uncommon.

For example:

Xun Zi slaying the Flood Dragon in “Lü Shi Chun Qiu · Zhi Fen.”

Liu Bang raising an army by slaying the “White Snake.”

Zhou Chu eliminating the Three Evils.

Wei Zheng dreaming of slaying the Jing River Dragon King.

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The image of the “dragon” in the Celestial Dynasty was finally solidified during the Song Dynasty.

Chen Rong, a famous calligrapher and painter of the time, was particularly skilled at painting dragons. His work “Six Dragons” depicts six dragons in various forms, showcasing their different expressions and situations, earning him the title of “First Dragon Painter.”

From then on, the dragon image with deer antlers, camel head, rabbit eyes, snake body, clam belly, fish scales, eagle claws, tiger paws, ox ears, horse mane, shrimp whiskers, and so on, became widely circulated!

Therefore.

To present the image of a dragon.

On a dumpling dish, it is absolutely super difficult!

Creative conception, manual craftsmanship, material selection, and the degree of patience and meticulousness… all these can affect the final form of the “Giant Dragon Dumplings.”

Of course.

Despite the difficulty.

It seemed not to faze Erina and her secretary Hisako.

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It was served.

In the dish, a red “giant dragon” lay quietly.

It should have been the shining star of the entire cooking classroom, yet it seemed to carry a hint of unknown regret and fatigue.

Upon closer inspection.

The skin of the shrimp dumpling was intricately sculpted with exquisite craftsmanship, resembling layered dragon scales.

Each piece was like a carefully inlaid gem, shimmering with an inviting luster, especially that vibrant red, fervent and flamboyant, like a fire dragon leaping out of the sea at dawn.

However.

At this moment.

This dragon appeared listless.

Its inherent vitality and pride were eroded by some invisible force.

Perhaps it was due to slightly oversteaming, causing the edges of the skin to appear a bit soft, losing their initial firmness and sharpness.

Like a weary warrior after a long battle, what subtly emanated from between the dragon scales was no longer a vibrant aura, but a barely perceptible dullness!

Even so, this red giant dragon shrimp dumpling still attracted everyone’s attention with its unique shape and color.

It lay quietly on the plate.

Like a work of art awaiting restoration.

Making people, besides feeling regret, also couldn’t help but be impressed by Erina’s cooking skills.

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Subsequently.

Chu Yang simply picked up the entire shrimp dumpling with his chopsticks.

With a gentle chew, he felt the inner filling instantly melt on his tongue, refreshing on the palate, with a rich and mellow aftertaste.

The almost negligible delicate skin was soft yet resilient.

With a gentle bite.

It dissolved in the mouth.

Releasing a faint aroma of rice and flour, setting the stage for the upcoming delicious feast.

Finally, the firm and springy shrimp meat, embedded within, with a slight brininess of seawater and the unique sweetness of shrimp, danced freely in the mouth.

The freshest ingredients collided in the mouth at every moment.

“Not bad!”

“Truly worthy of someone with a God’s Tongue.”

“Although the form is a bit lacking, the taste is precisely captured. Such a recipe truly doesn’t stump you!”

Swallowing, Chu Yang looked deeply at Erina, and said faintly.

“I don’t quite understand.”

“Using shrimp as dumpling filling is already quite cheap, so why go to the trouble of deliberately carving the exterior into a dragon’s head with shrimp shells?”

“Will deliberately making ordinary dumplings into ‘red giant dragons’ make them more noble?”

“In the vast world of cooking, formal innovation can indeed attract attention, but what truly endures for centuries and leaves a lasting impression are often those tastes and emotions that touch the deepest parts of the human heart!”

“And what in this shrimp dumpling can move people?”

“The dragon?”

“The shrimp filling?”

“Or… the taste and texture?”

Receiving Chu Yang’s affirmation, Erina did not feel joy.

On the contrary, after completing this giant dragon dumpling with Hisako, her doubts deepened!

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“Excellent!”

“Only tastes and emotions that touch the deepest parts of the human heart can endure for centuries.”

“I find it hard not to agree with that statement.”

Chu Yang gave Erina an appreciative look and continued, “Actually, every dish has its unique language, and a chef’s task is to listen to these voices and present them to the world in their most beautiful form!”

“Hmm?”

“The most beautiful form?”

Erina was momentarily stunned.

“No matter how magnificent the appearance, true cuisine, true delicacy, is always that simple and pure taste.”

“And this taste, it is a that can directly strike the depths of the soul!”

“To improve your culinary skills.”

“You always have to first understand some basic knowledge of cooking.”

“But making a dish well is not very difficult, just like many home-cooked meals, as long as the ingredients are handled properly, most people can easily complete them.”

“So, in my eyes.”

“As long as you’re not too stupid, as long as you put in a little effort, you can become a qualified chef!”

“But…”

“May I ask all the students present.”

“How much effort have you put into your path to becoming a chef?”

In the brightly lit cooking classroom, almost all the students had piercing gazes, fixed intently on Chu Yang at the podium.

And from their eyes, Chu Yang saw a kind of craving.

Yes.

It was a craving for knowledge!

Clearly, being able to be looked upon with admiration and trust by these students after just a few short exchanges with Erina, Chu Yang couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride!

…

“Well then, there’s no point in saying more.”

“Before class ends, I’ll give a demonstration.”

“Let you witness firsthand what truly soul-stirring cuisine looks like?”

“Consider this my welcome gift to everyone as the new lecturer at Totsuki.”

With that, Chu Yang, seemingly in a joyful mood.

Began to personally make the giant dragon dumplings, amidst the students’ anticipation!

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