This understanding can be right, or it can be wrong!
In fact, the origin of vegetarian meals.
It did not first appear in temples, but in the imperial palace.
The reason for this was that throughout the history of the Heavenly Dynasty, there were many emperors and officials who believed in Buddhism and embraced the monastic life.
And these emperors and officials, during the process of being hosted by temple monks, gradually saw the emergence of vegetarian meals that gathered various precious seasonal vegetables.
In other words, these vegetarian dishes not only reflected Buddhist thought.
It also included the noble-style dietary balance concept of meat and vegetable pairing and using vegetables to substitute for meat in the traditional culinary culture of the Heavenly Dynasty.
To this day, various vegetarian dishes represented by Lohan's Delight have become popular among the common people, becoming the pinnacle of vegetarian cuisine in people's eyes.
…
Hmm!
And then.
It's noodles that aren't noodles.
This phrase was actually a cooking challenge given to Liu Maoxing during his special chef test in the plot of "cooking master boy"!
This phrase has two meanings.
The first meaning is that you can understand it as noodles whose appearance isn't noodles, meaning you use noodle ingredients, but the final product isn't noodles.
The second meaning is noodles whose ingredients aren't noodles.
Clearly, the latter is more difficult and more creative.
In short, no matter how you make it, the theme can never deviate from noodles, or the way noodles are eaten.
But on this basis, you also need to get as far away as possible from the traditional concept of "noodle" dishes.
And this special recipe, Noodles That Aren't Noodles, aims at the latter meaning, which is:
Noodles whose ingredients aren't noodles!
Its specific method is to cut catfish meat into noodle shapes.
Then, into the inelastic catfish noodles, another type of finely shredded catfish is wrapped to form a "noodle core," and finally, it's served with sea bream broth, creating a genuine bowl of seafood noodles!
"Very good, these are all excellent recipes."
"It seems that the Izakaya's business has no reason not to be booming!"
Sosuke, who had received today's sign-in rewards, finally couldn't help but stretch, sighing slightly.
As expected, the Izakaya, after its renovation and upgrade, had a much more booming business on its first day than ever before.
So much so that Sosuke began to feel a bit tired.
"The most important thing right now is to hire an employee first."
With that, Sosuke, rubbing his temples, could only go wash up and then immediately fall asleep.
…
The next day, at Totsuki Academy.
Mito Ikumi, having changed into a new piece of underwear, subtly posed in front of the mirror.
Her healthy brown skin, largely exposed, exuded an alluring glow, and even her smooth back, if seen by any man, would cause him to be mesmerized!
"Still not right, the color of this underwear is a bit too bright."
After a few glances, Mito Ikumi was clearly dissatisfied with this piece of underwear.
Ding-a-ling!
Ding-a-ling!
Just then, the sudden ringing of the doorbell completely disrupted her thoughts.
Helpless, she could only put away all the dazzling underwear, then put on a top that exposed her navel, and ran to open the door.
"It's you, Hisako, is something wrong?"
Seeing that the person who came to find her was actually Secretary, who was by Young Lady Erina's side, Mito Ikumi was momentarily stunned.
"There's something I need you to resolve."
Subsequently, Hisako explained everything about the Gaijin-fan Research Association.
Mito Ikumi listened, her eyes rolling, as if contemplating some issues.
Speaking of Konishi Kaneichi, the captain of the Gaijin-fan Research Association, his impression was his exaggerated pompadour and leather jacket.
Other than that, his cooking skills and abilities were considered unremarkable among all the second-year students.
And to deal with such a person, she probably wouldn't need to exert much effort.
Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Mito Ikumi replied, "Please go back and tell Young Lady Erina that I will personally settle the Gaijin-fan Research Association; I will absolutely not tarnish her reputation!"
"As you know, various factions are currently engaged in open and covert struggles, so this matter concerning the Gaijin-fan Research Association must succeed and not fail."
Seeing Mito Ikumi agree, Hisako nodded slightly.
Then, she took out a hand-drawn map from her pocket and continued, "Although you will most likely defeat Konishi Kaneichi, unknown matters are always full of uncertainty!"
"So I hope you go to this place beforehand. I believe that once you get there, you will gain something."
"What place?"
Mito Ikumi, with a puzzled expression, took the map and then glanced at it: "Ah? You want me to go to an Izakaya?"
"Yes!"
"That's the place."
…
Research Association.
Its nature is somewhat similar to a school's club.
They are both organizational bodies formed by a group of people with common interests.
And at Totsuki Academy, there are many such research associations, but most of them are obscure.
The more famous ones are probably the Chinese Cuisine Research Association, represented by Kuga Terunori, and the Xi Jian Research Association, represented by Jun Shiomi!
"It's over! Our Gaijin-fan Research Association is completely finished!"
At this moment, Konishi Kaneichi was like a deflated balloon, slumped on the ground, his face ashen.
"Have you thought it through?"
"If you surrender obediently, I will directly take over your Gaijin-fan Research Association."
"Otherwise, then according to the Shokugeki rules, we will have a fair cooking PK match!" Mito Ikumi looked at Konishi Kaneichi, who resembled a stray dog, her eyes instantly filled with disdain and contempt.
"This…"
"Can you give us a few days' grace, to let us…"
Konishi Kaneichi stammered.
"No room for discussion. Either hand it over willingly, or follow the Shokugeki rules." Mito Ikumi replied with a firm attitude.
Suddenly, just then, Yukihira Sōma, who had enrolled as a transfer student, gently pushed open the door and asked, "Excuse me, is this the Gaijin-fan Research Association?"
"I'm a new student, and I want to join you…"
"Hmm?"
Mito Ikumi heard this and couldn't help but look back.
Seeing this red-haired young man, although he gave off a lazy feeling, she could sense an inexplicable sense of pressure from him!
"This student."
"Our Gaijin-fan Association might be abolished."
"If you're interested, you should go find another research association to join!"
Seeing that even at such a time, someone was still willing to join their research association, Konishi Kaneichi felt a surge of joy.
But thinking about the fate of the research association, he could only wave his hand dejectedly, signaling Yukihira Sōma to go elsewhere.
"Abolished?"
"Why abolish it out of the blue?"
Sōma heard this and felt very puzzled.
He fixed his gaze on Mito Ikumi, seeing that she was constantly pressuring Konishi Kaneichi, and then he understood the reason.
Yesterday's Shokugeki match with Alice had already given him the urge to compete with others.
Now that there was such a good opportunity, how could he miss it?
"If I join the Gaijin-fan Research Association now, will I also have a chance to have a Shokugeki with her?" Finally, Sōma voiced his thoughts.
And his words immediately stunned both Konishi Kaneichi and Mito Ikumi!
"Student, I appreciate your kind intentions."
"But Young Lady Erina's influence is not something you can provoke. I advise you not to get involved in this mess."
Konishi Kaneichi was grateful for Sōma's actions, but to avoid dragging Sōma down, he had to decline.
"Senior, since it's going to be abolished sooner or later, why not let me give it a try?"
Sōma heard this, and his gaze instantly became firm.
"Hmph!"
"You're really looking for death!"
Looking up and staring at him, Mito Ikumi instantly felt some anger.
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