"Those are all spices used to remove the fishy smell of fish. The spiced oil made from them can indeed very well stimulate the umami of the fish."
"Although the effect on saltwater fish is not obvious, it is decisive for freshwater fish, and can even improve the final taste of the dish by several levels. What a genius idea!"
At the same time, Leonora Nakiri's voice sounded from the side, her gaze towards Dylan becoming increasingly satisfied.
This guy was not only superb in cooking skills, but also had a deep understanding of various spices and ingredients. He was simply a perfect superman!
"That's right. Compared to the earthy smell of freshwater fish, saltwater fish is relatively better and doesn't need too many stimulating spices. You guys should also try it. This dish is really well done."
As Dylan spoke, he pushed the Sichuan boiled fish slices in front of Leonora Nakiri. It was a pity that there was no rice here, otherwise he could eat ten bowls!
"Delicious! The fish is tender and smooth, and the spiciness is within an acceptable range. Coupled with the 'numbing' sensation, one bite is truly unforgettable!"
Putting the fish slices into her mouth, Leonora Nakiri had an expression of enjoyment on her face, then she put a hand to her cheek, closed her eyes, and carefully savored the taste.
"The handling of the chili peppers is just right, perfectly releasing the spiciness and numbness. The starch locks in the moisture of the fish well, ensuring its freshness while maintaining a tender and smooth texture."
"I didn't expect that besides molecular gastronomy, you are also so good at seafood dishes."
Opening his mouth to exhale the heat, feeling the deliciousness scurrying around in his mouth, Ryo Kurokiba opened his eyes, then looked at Alice Nakiri with a slightly strange expression. Was this guy an all-rounder?
"Hmph, molecular gastronomy is just the type I'm more outstanding in. Boiling, grilling, stir-frying, pastries... I know a little bit of everything!"
Alice Nakiri said proudly. Because Dylan's teaching was comprehensive, her learning was naturally also comprehensive, just with more emphasis on molecular gastronomy.
Because it was a direction she was interested in, Alice Nakiri studied exceptionally hard, and her win rate against Ryo Kurokiba in the past few years was exceptionally high.
"Master, I lost this match, but I won't give up. One day I will defeat you and make you fall at my feet!"
Looking at the few people who were tasting the dishes with happy expressions, Alice Nakiri suddenly came to Dylan. Without needing any evaluation, she knew very well that she had no chance of winning, so she simply conceded defeat.
However, not being able to win now didn't mean she wouldn't be able to win in the future. She was still so young. Even if the gap in other fields was too large, she would one day be able to defeat him in the field of molecular gastronomy!
"I'm looking forward to that day, but that last sentence of yours was a bit strange!"
Dylan said sincerely. For him, one of the great joys in life was competing with experts. The experts he cultivated would definitely be more exciting to fight! Just thinking about it made him feel excited!
But what did Alice Nakiri's last sentence mean? Could it be that she wanted him to kneel down and worship her after defeating him? Was she trying to rebel?!
"Hmph, anyway, the meaning I wanted to express wasn't wrong. You'll know the meaning of my words in the future, you wooden Brother Dylan!"
Looking at Dylan's expression, Alice Nakiri couldn't help but hesitate, but finally turned her head away and hmphed, not explaining the previous sentence.
"What youth."
Leonora Nakiri watched all this and couldn't help but sigh, a loving aunt's smile on her face, very satisfied with the way the two interacted.
"Master, this time I deeply realized my shortcomings! I want to seclude myself! Please teach me more powerful cooking skills!"
Suddenly, Alice Nakiri changed the subject, looking at Dylan earnestly.
Through this battle, she deeply realized her shortcomings. She still had many areas that could be improved and progressed.
"Actually, I've already taught you everything I can teach you. The rest can't be solved by simple practice alone."
"A soldier who hasn't been tempered on the battlefield will never become a general. The same goes for a chef."
Looking at Alice Nakiri's expectant little eyes, Dylan pondered for a moment and then said seriously. This girl's foundation was already sufficient, and it was time to go a step further!
"Isn't it unnecessary? Isn't practicing at home the same? And Ryo has also opened a shop, but his strength is still not as good as mine."
The clever Alice Nakiri naturally understood Dylan's meaning. He was planning to have her open a shop to practice, but was there any difference between that and practicing at home?
"I just made a temporary mistake! Don't think you're really stronger than me! If you don't believe me, we can compete again now and see who is stronger!"
"Oh? A temporary mistake that lasted for five consecutive years? I remember our record in the past five years is 12 wins to 299 losses."
"I have 299 wins, and you have 12. Among them, 4 were won in the first year, and the remaining 8 were won in the last four years, all under unexpected circumstances."
"As for the competition, I'm very tired today and really don't have the energy to deal with another person. Then again, even if you win against me by a fluke in this state, there's nothing to be proud of, right?"
Could she not beat Dylan but still beat Ryo Kurokiba?
Looking at Ryo Kurokiba, who was so angry by her words that his fists were clenched, Alice Nakiri put her hands on her hips and argued back, her voice full of triumph.
"But I remember losing three matches this year, right? And it was within three months. That kid Ryo's strength has visibly improved."
"If this continues, Alice, you might very well be surpassed."
"What? There's no way I'd be surpassed by mere Ryo! I am Master's proud disciple! I inherited Master's skills!"
"This level can't be considered inheriting my skills. Therefore, Master also relied on opening a shop to break through when I encountered a bottleneck in the past, by dealing with all kinds of demanding and uniquely flavored customers. Do you want to follow in my footsteps?"
"By the way, practice is the sole criterion for testing truth. Only dishes loved by the general public are good dishes!"
Dylan shook his head with a wry smile. With Alice Nakiri's current strength, he would feel ashamed to say that she was his disciple if she went out.
Unless Alice Nakiri could one day consistently make shining dishes, he would not allow her to call herself his disciple outside!
"In that case, I'm willing! I want to follow in Master's footsteps!"
"Mom, please check if there are any suitable restaurants in this area and buy one for me. Let's officially open for business tomorrow!"
Hearing that Dylan had once opened a shop to improve his cooking skills, Alice Nakiri's eyes lit up. She was very interested in retracing her master's path, so she trotted to Leonora Nakiri and snuggled into her arms, saying coquettishly.
"There's no need to look for a shop. I've already found one in advance. Remember that arrogant guy we dealt with this morning? This shop is not far opposite his shop."
"You mean that guy who wanted to snatch our fish? How hateful! Relying on being a super-grade chef, he wanted to break the rule of first come, first served!"
"That's right. By the way, that shop is also where we first met."
Saying this, Dylan's voice was muffled, and it was impossible to tell his emotions.
"That shop? Master, are you finally going to make a move against them?! You kept stopping me before. I thought you were being merciful and forgiving them. We should have bankrupted them long ago! They dared to go all out against you that day!"
Thinking of their first encounter six years ago, a pout appeared on Alice Nakiri's face. If she hadn't happened to go out shopping that day, Master would have been in danger!
Although under the local laws, Master probably wouldn't have died, he would definitely have been beaten up, and might have even aggravated his injuries.
It was truly hateful to the extreme!
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