Food Wars: My adoptive mother is Nakiri Managi Chapter 057

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Chu Yang –

Erina –

Senzaemon –

Masa –

Azami –

Having finished the Three Non-Sticks, Chu Yang took off his chef’s uniform and sat down.

“Is this really Three Non-Sticks cuisine?” Erina seemed to ask a redundant question.

Chu Yang didn’t speak, just nodded.

Its golden hue, round and delicate appearance made it look like a large mango-flavored jelly.

“Let me taste it.” Erina picked up a spoon and eagerly dug a spoonful of Three Non-Sticks into her mouth.

Upon entry, a distinct eggy aroma was noticeable, like eating a dessert with added egg yolk. The texture was also very soft, like eating a molten cake. But unlike a molten cake, Three Non-Sticks didn’t melt directly in the mouth; it required a few chews.

During chewing, one could fully appreciate its chewiness and resilience. At the same time, the slipperiness of the Three Non-Sticks was also evident; even when bitten open, the cross-section was somewhat greasy, making the eating experience simply two words:

Comfortable!

By the end of it, the tongue clearly felt the oiliness, which was the effect of adding lard.

Fragrant, soft, elastic, smooth, moist… These words were all the intuitive feelings Erina had upon her first taste of Three Non-Sticks!

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“Very sweet.”

“The texture is delicate and smooth.”

“The unique eggy aroma of the egg makes it taste somewhat like a cake dessert.”

“But it’s also very clear that this Three Non-Sticks dish is very different from cake, very unique and delicious, enough to attract everyone who tastes it!”

Erina involuntarily closed her eyes, savoring the taste.

Somehow, every time she ate a dish made by Chu Yang—whether it was the Dragon Dumplings or this plate of Three Non-Sticks—many fantastical and beautiful images always appeared in her mind. And her heart also gradually became agitated, losing its peace!

“Heh!”

“Not bad, right?” Chu Yang chuckled and asked.

Erina was pulled back to reality by his words, but the wonderful immersive experience made her even more addicted: “It’s delicious!”

It was more satisfying than all the egg dishes she had tasted before.

Perhaps, this was the charm of Three Non-Sticks cuisine?

Of course, because this dish contained a lot of lard, its calories were quite astonishing, so one shouldn’t eat too much! But such a good dish was already in front of her. If she deliberately held back, wouldn’t she be left with regret?

Therefore, Erina began to struggle and hesitate over a single dish, a feeling she had never experienced before.

“Why are you standing there stunned?”

“The Three Non-Sticks dishes are ready; do you still want to stay in the kitchen?”

After placing several plates of Three Non-Sticks dishes on the serving cart, Chu Yang pushed the cart, preparing to leave the kitchen directly. When he looked back slightly and saw Erina still standing there in a daze, he couldn’t help but remind her!

“Oh!”

“I’m coming.”

Erina’s empty, spiritless bright eyes immediately regained their sparkle. She quickly reacted and scurried after Chu Yang.

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Time slowly passed.

A simple dinner ended in a warm atmosphere. The Generalissimo put down the exquisite porcelain spoon in his hand, his gaze still fixed on the empty plate before him.

He had to admit, Chu Yang’s Three Non-Sticks dish concealed many mysteries. With just three basic ingredients—eggs, starch, and lard—he could create a flavor that even he found mouth-watering! There was not a trace of excess oil; instead, there was a faint eggy aroma and a uniquely delicate texture. Even when the entire piece of Three Non-Sticks lay quietly on the plate, unassuming, it attracted him with an indescribable charm! (For incredibly satisfying novels, go to Feilu Novel Network!)

Finally, the Generalissimo, full, couldn’t help but smile faintly: “As expected of an executive from the WGO World Gourmet Organization.”

“Using the simplest ingredients, you’ve created an extraordinary culinary miracle that even I, who claim to be the Demon King of Cuisine, must praise.”

“You flatter me!” Chu Yang responded humbly.

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For a chef, the best compliment is to make the taste buds surrender and the soul touched!

“It’s not about the most precious staple food being the most delicious, but about preparing every food with the utmost sincerity.”

“The ultimate luxury should be a return to simplicity.”

“Chu Yang.”

“In this regard,”

“You excel more than anyone, and you are more insightful than anyone.”

The Generalissimo looked at Chu Yang with even more admiration, sighing repeatedly in his heart that Masa’s judgment was indeed excellent. This man was not only skilled in cooking but also a gentle, unhurried gentleman!

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Beside them, Erina understood in her heart. The Generalissimo’s words were actually intentionally spoken for her to hear. After all, her understanding of cuisine had always been that only “precious ingredients” were the source of deliciousness!

“Many things,”

“Are little tricks you only understand when you truly see them, like the kneading technique with scallion and ginger water.”

“I want to say that a chef’s skill is accumulated through daily basic practice, plus the insights gained from what they have learned and done.”

“Whether it’s traditional dishes or innovative ones, they definitely cannot be separated from basic techniques and knowledge, especially the understanding of ingredients and seasonings.”

“But,”

“Should one use top-tier cuisine to please guests?”

“Or, should one use simple dishes to make everyone happy?”

“Regarding this question, it’s not just a matter of a chef’s skill, but a philosophy of cooking.”

“In my opinion, the answers obtained for this question should not conflict.”

“The enjoyment and emotion derived from food, which then ignite happiness, have always been the best form of communication between diners and chefs.”

“Hmm!”

“That’s all!”

Listening to Chu Yang’s philosophical yet simple words, Erina’s expression gradually became solemn. She had always believed that only top-tier ingredients and exquisite cuisine could touch people’s hearts. And indeed, her dedication and pursuit of gourmet food had driven her to constantly climb to the peak of the culinary path.

However, at this moment, in Chu Yang’s words, what was revealed was not only a profound understanding of a chef but also a culinary philosophy that transcended the culinary skill and ingredients themselves. This philosophy, for her, was undoubtedly a spiritual awakening.

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“Chu Yang!”

“You are the executive who even I, Senzaemon, the feared Demon King of Cuisine, am afraid of!”

Generalissimo Senzaemon’s heart was also very unsettled. Clearly, Chu Yang’s philosophy had directly struck the contradiction and struggle within Erina’s heart. Ever since she underwent Azami’s “extreme education” 10 years ago, she had never truly thought about two questions:

Can top-tier cuisine represent everything?

What is the true meaning of gourmet food?