Food Wars: My adoptive mother is Nakiri Managi Chapter 045

In the soft morning light.

Chu Yang, dressed in a neat white chef’s uniform, stood in front of the kitchen counter.

All the students, including Erina and Hisako, were focused on him, afraid they would miss any detail!

Focused!

Gentle!

These were the eyes of Chu Yang now.

Afterward, he took a deep breath to relax himself.

First, he used a spoon of scalding hot water, the temperature of which was enough to make the air tremble slightly, probably above 85 degrees Celsius, carrying an impressive heat.

Carefully, he slowly poured the hot water into the flour.

At the same time, his other hand gently stirred in a circular motion, ensuring that every grain of flour was evenly heated.

Look closely.

His technique seemed restrained.

As if fearing that too much heat would destroy the essence of the dough!

…

After the initial scalding of the flour.

Chu Yang did not rush to knead the flour into a ball.

Instead, he spread the dough out, his eyes revealing a patient wait, as if he could perceive the subtle changes within the flour.

Afterward, as the steam gradually dissipated, the aroma of the dough became purer, and the brief “odor” caused by the high temperature quietly vanished in the ventilation, replaced by a rustic flour fragrance!

Next, he picked up a cup filled with cold water.

He continued to slowly pour it into the flour, each addition as gentle as fine rain, as if fearing to disturb the tranquility of the dough.

The addition of cold water.

Injected a touch of coolness and vitality into the entire dough.

His nimble fingers constantly moved through the dough, sometimes pressing, sometimes folding, each movement appearing so fluid and rhythmic!

…

“Wow!”

“Miss, he… he’s so good!”

“During the kneading process, the precise control of strength, the fluidity and elegance of the movements, simply surpass all of us students here!”

“Even I can’t help but exclaim, how can there be such nimble hands in this world?”

“Amazing!”

“Truly amazing!”

Hisako, who had taken in the entire scene, couldn’t help but exclaim excitedly.

Erina, hearing this, her eyes sparkling with an unusual light: “Indeed, to be able to display such delicate and precise control in cooking is truly rare.”

“However, Hisako, don’t forget.”

“An excellent and qualified culinary master is not only about the display of technique, but also about the ability to awaken the soul of the ingredients!”

“Until now.”

“I still haven’t been able to figure it out.”

“How amazing can dumplings made only with shrimp be in terms of taste and texture?”

“Presumably, it shouldn’t be able to conquer my God’s Tongue, right?”

Erina’s words revealed a deeper meaning; she knew that the essence of cooking went far beyond superficial techniques!

Hisako quickly nodded in agreement: “Miss, you are right, but being able to witness this flowing operation still makes me want to learn.”

“Ah?”

“Learn?”

Erina was stunned.

Then she realized that Hisako was looking at Chu Yang with an admiring gaze!

…

To make dragon dumplings.

In addition to dumpling wrappers made from ordinary flour, another type of crystal dumpling wrapper made from wheat starch was also needed.

Therefore, Chu Yang’s focus and meticulousness were once again elevated. He placed the wheat starch on the cutting board, treating it like a precious gem.

Then.

He prepared another spoon of hot water.

But this time, he was even more cautious, pouring it little by little onto the wheat starch, ensuring the perfect amount of water.

The wheat starch gradually became soft and transparent under the nourishment of the hot water.

Chu Yang quickly kneaded it into a ball and then quietly set it aside, allowing the dough to slowly ferment over time.

…

After making the dumpling wrappers.

Next was the shrimp filling.

The shrimp was carefully cut into pieces by Chu Yang, neither too finely minced to lose chewiness nor left whole to easily break.

Instead, it was just right, locking in its springiness and integrity.

The mellow aroma of cooking wine.

The pungent aroma of ginger powder.

The subtle stimulation of white pepper.

The delicate umami of sugar.

The basic seasoning of salt.

And the rich aroma of oil, blended with the natural freshness of the shrimp.

The marinated shrimp was then wrapped by Chu Yang into the layers of the dumplings.

The traditional dough served as the base, and the crystal skin covering it was like a clear shimmer in the morning dew, allowing the color of the shrimp to faintly show through, inviting exploration.

Finally.

When these carefully prepared dumplings were neatly arranged in the steamer.

The shrimp heads and tails were cleverly decorated to resemble dragon heads and tails, as if a group of dragons poised for action, awaiting the awakening of steam.

As the heat gradually rose, the entire cooking classroom began to fill with an irresistible aroma—the deliciousness of seafood intertwined with the fragrance of rice and flour, making one’s mouth water!

…

6 minutes of steaming.

This was a precise control of time and heat.

When Chu Yang lifted the steamer lid, all the waiting turned into a delightful surprise before their eyes.

The dumplings were like lifelike dragon-shaped artworks, especially the dumpling wrappers which became even more crystal clear after the steam bath, like dragon scales shimmering with an alluring luster in the light.

A rich aroma wafted towards them.

Making one eager to taste this gift from the ocean and the fields immediately.

…

Whoosh!

Just then.

A majestic giant dragon was seen circling within the steamer, lifelike.

Perhaps the dumpling wrappers, having absorbed the essence of heaven and earth during steaming, became exceptionally crystal clear, like ice sculptures and jade carvings, adding a touch of mystery and elegance under the light.

Immediately after, it seemed to awaken some dormant power and began to glow faintly.

Initially, the light was very soft, not dazzling.

But gradually, the light on the red dragon grew brighter and brighter, until finally, it illuminated the entire classroom!

This incredible scene made the students present widen their eyes and drop their jaws, their shock evident.

“Huh?”

“Really?”

“These… these freshly steamed dumplings are glowing?”

Nakiri Erina, seeing the glowing dragon, no, the glowing dumplings, was completely bewildered!

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