His body writhed on the dining table, as if something was brewing inside, finally letting out an incredibly pleasurable cry. This feeling was exceptionally wonderful; the flavors of various seafood converged and intertwined in his mouth, as if he were in an ocean world.
Free and uninhibited, fish swam by, octopuses wrapped around his fingers, all sorts of beautiful scenes appeared before his eyes—this was an unprecedented sensation!
As the dish entered his mouth, the first sensations were a delicate texture and rich colors, a dual feast for taste and sight.
Then, the sweetness of the seafood and the delicate texture of the rice intertwined. The seafood flavor of the topping was exceptionally rich, which made the taste of this dish rich and unique.
After proper cooking, the rice absorbed the delicious seafood broth, becoming soft and sticky, and even more delicious.
Paired with pan-fried golden thin egg crepes and vibrant green peas and diced carrots, the combination of multiple colors further stimulated the appetite!
"Fresh shrimp, scallops, crab meat, fish fillets, clams, squid, and octopus all have unique textures and delicious flavors. These ingredients, when paired together, bring a rich variation in taste, and when intertwined with the steaming hot rice, they create a new texture. It's a very good dish."
On the other side, Hoshino Sora also received a Rainbow Seafood Rice Bowl, and then began to taste it in front of everyone, exclaiming with immense happiness as he ate.
"Indeed, perfectly combining so many different-tasting seafoods is something that cannot be done without a certain level of skill. However, apart from that, everything else is quite ordinary."
On the other side, Erina Nakiri also commented that although several kinds of seafood were used, their flavors did not conflict at all, but instead perfectly blended together, forming a brand new taste.
"This is because I added the juice of Level 4 Gourmet Ingredient, Jiaohui Fruit, during the process of simmering the seafood topping, which can better help the flavors of the ingredients to merge with each other."
"Jiaohui Fruit, is that the colorless and tasteless Jiaohui Fruit that can help unify and integrate the flavor profiles of ingredients?"
Hearing Kui Dou's words, Hoshino Sora showed a thoughtful expression; it was his first time seeing someone use this ingredient.
Jiaohui Fruit is produced in the Barren Forest, a very ancient and long-standing forest, with powerful beasts roaming its periphery, and even powerful creatures whose Gourmet levels have broken through ten levels inside.
And this Jiaohui Fruit was discovered on the sunny slope of the Kamo Mountain Range in the Barren Forest.
The yield of this fruit is not high, and its colorless and tasteless nature when discovered made people think it was a useless waste. Just as everyone was about to discard it, a skilled chef, not believing that there could be such useless ingredients in the Gourmet Continent, tried various methods and finally discovered its efficacy.
"That's right, I just brought this back from the Barren Forest. When I went, it was the harvest season, and I acquired this fruit from the local villagers for only a small price."
With a hint of pride in his voice, Kui Dou was not only a skilled chef but also a very famous Gourmet Adventurer and a Gourmet Hunter, capable of fighting powerful beings head-on.
Of course, when the competition first started, he did not intend to use such precious ingredients, as he hadn't brought back much from his trip to the Barren Forest.
However, after witnessing Hoshino Sora's strength, Kui Dou had no choice but to go all out, otherwise, the only outcome he would face was an incredibly devastating defeat.
"Having eaten such a dish, I have no regrets in this life!"
His eyes were filled with an expression of enjoyment, and he was puffing out hot air from his mouth because the dish had just been completed and its temperature had not yet dropped.
But the rich aroma was simply irresistible; even knowing it would burn his mouth, he couldn't stop eating bite after bite. At this moment, this dish was simply the truth of the world!
Soon, the Rainbow Seafood Rice Bowl was completely eaten by all the diners in the restaurant. With the last bite swallowed, the diners lay back in their chairs, gently stroking their bellies, clearly all full.
"Ah, ah, I'm full, I'm full! I've never eaten such a delicious dish before. Seafood can actually be made like this. I'll try it at home later. Today, I really benefited from this competition."
"Damn it, why is my stomach so small? I'm already so full after eating just one person's dish. I feel like I can't eat the next dish at all. What should I do!"
"Never mind, it's a good thing to be able to take such a delicious meal home. I'll just take a couple of bites later to determine the winner. I don't think any dish in the world can surpass this Rainbow Seafood Rice Bowl!"
As the dishes were finished, the diners at the table began to chat with each other, stroking their bellies with expressions of enjoyment on their faces. However, what they said made Merchant Xingchen's expression change drastically.
They're full already? This won't do! They haven't even eaten her master's dish yet. This is a competition with kitchenware as the wager; the outcome cannot be decided so irresponsibly!
"I hope you can stick to what you said and just take a couple of bites. My dish will make you change your mind."
Hearing the diners lamenting their small appetites and inability to eat any more, Hoshino Sora did not get angry. He silently placed his dish in front of them.
At first glance, it was calm and unremarkable, but as the lid of the serving dish was lifted, the sight of the bright red meat paired with the pristine white rice made it impossible for them to look away!
"Gulp."
No one knew who started it first, but the sound of swallowing came from the diners' mouths. The rich aroma emanating from the plate made them temporarily forget the fact that they were full, and an expression of desire appeared on their faces once again.
"I can't take it anymore!"
Such a voice appeared in the ears of Hoshino Sora and the diners. The first person to be served the Honey Glazed Pork Knuckle Rice Bowl, upon lifting the lid and seeing the true appearance of the set meal, shouted while frantically gulping.
Although his stomach was already full, his hands just couldn't stop moving; his brain couldn't control his actions!
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