After finishing with the filling, Yumeko Jabami turned to handle the dough. Not long after, a smooth ball of dough went into the fermentation basin.
At this time, Hoshino Sora on the other side had already processed all the shrimp. With quick knife movements, all the small ingredients needed were also prepared in a few minutes.
After that, Hoshino Sora used both knives, cooperating left and right to mince the shrimp, simultaneously chopping water chestnuts and pork fat and mixing them in, adding salt and black pepper for basic seasoning.
A little starch was added to increase stickiness. Finally, the lobster was cut into appropriate small pieces, and the water chestnuts, fat, and shrimp were attached to them, thus forming an excellent triple texture.
Because ordinary Kung Pao Shrimp Balls use large prawns, the texture is relatively crispy and tender. However, the theme of this competition is lobster, which has a sweeter taste and an exceptionally springy texture.
As a high-end ingredient, lobster meat is firmer than ordinary shrimp. Having fought predators in the ocean for years, they possess a very robust body!
"So he's going to make Kung Pao Shrimp Balls."
Seeing the lobster mixed with other ingredients, finally forming two-finger-wide balls that were set aside, a flash of lightning seemed to cross Erina Nakiri's mind, and she quickly understood Hoshino Sora's point.
She remembered the last time Hoshino Sora made this dish was during the Autumn Elections. At that time, their relationship wasn't particularly good, at least far from as close as it was now.
Her mind replayed her attitude towards Hoshino Sora back then—how cold, how elegant she was. And now…
Shaking her head vigorously, Erina Nakiri's face turned crimson, and her tongue unconsciously licked the corner of her mouth, apparently thinking of something that embarrassed her, making her toes curl inwards.
Literally, her toes dug into the ground.
"Kung Pao Shrimp Balls, encasing lobster meat in shrimp paste. Is it adding a snake's feet or dotting the dragon's eyes?"
"I don't know. It just feels like simply wrapping shrimp paste. The taste should be similar to ordinary Kung Pao Shrimp Balls."
The surrounding audience discussed in low voices.
"Lobster meat is a very special ingredient. More complex cooking doesn't necessarily make it taste better. Many people spend a long time cooking lobster, but it's not as delicious as some who just add garlic and steam it."
Erina Nakiri shook her head. Because of lobster meat's high-end nature, trying to recreate it while preserving its flavor is, to be honest, not an easy task.
"Tomatoes, a whole big pot of tomatoes."
Someone shouted, and everyone nearby looked at Hoshino Sora. He had set up a stew pot, filled with tomatoes, clearly preparing to simmer sauce.
"As expected of Hoshino-kun, but I won't lose!"
Looking at Hoshino Sora simmering tomatoes, Yumeko Jabami's face was full of fighting spirit, the red glow in her eyes growing brighter and brighter. Her entire being was highly focused, clearly having entered the zone.
Her hands layered the dough. First, she pulled out a thin sheet of dough, evenly spread the processed minced lobster meat on it, and simultaneously added a series of secret seasonings, divided into several areas, each with a different flavor. After that, she folded it evenly.
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