These vegetables were colorful.
Like a rolling rainbow, they were exceptionally charming.
Even with a gentle breeze, one could feel the fresh and sweet aroma of vegetables constantly assailing from all directions.
Finally, Tadokoro Megumi fully came back to her senses.
Her expression contained surprise, but more than that, it was filled with happiness.
"Amazing, truly amazing!"
"It's just a very ordinary, cool vegetable terrine."
"But the taste is surprisingly delicious, and it even gives a warm feeling when eaten!"
"This feeling is like being embraced by my mother."
Finally, Tadokoro Megumi said excitedly.
On her pretty and adorable face, there was a faint blush at this moment.
Only now did she realize that her heart had been touched by something.
After all, in her understanding, a true Rainbow Vegetable Terrine dish is very difficult to make, because it requires preserving the original flavors of various vegetables to the greatest extent possible.
And human sensitivity to meat is far stronger than to vegetables.
This is based on the ability to recognize 'highly efficient' nutrients, and this ability is an instinct.
Therefore, to achieve a harmonious blend of various vegetables, allowing them to fully unleash their most beautiful flavors, the chef needs to possess extremely sophisticated heat control techniques.
It was clear that in this aspect, she was certainly far inferior to Sosuke.
Of course, more importantly, in this dish, she could feel Sosuke's emotions, and she could feel that warming power!
...
"Um..."
"In this dish, I think I tasted allspice?"
Then, Tadokoro Megumi asked meekly.
Sosuke nodded, and gently replied, "Yes, it is allspice."
"Because what is called vegetable terrine is not much different from Chinese aspic."
"The prerequisite for a terrine is broth; only a delicious broth can form a delicious and springy terrine."
"And to eliminate any off-flavors in the broth and simultaneously elevate the overall taste of the dish, I added allspice."
Allspice, the English word is Allspice.
Even in the West, when many people hear this word, they mistakenly think it's a spice blend.
Actually, it's not; it's a single spice.
The reason it's called that is because allspice, in its aroma,
contains the scents of multiple spices, including cloves, cinnamon, pepper, nutmeg, and juniper berries.
As someone skilled in local cuisine, Tadokoro Megumi certainly didn't have much research into these spices. Therefore, upon hearing Sosuke's explanation, her eyes immediately lit up.
...
"Tadokoro Megumi, the most important aspect of Rainbow Vegetable Terrine,"
"is that you must preserve the original flavors of the various vegetables, so the quality of the vegetables actually affects the taste and texture of the entire dish!"
"So, if under a specific condition, you can only use wilted vegetables, how would you solve that?"
"Huh?"
"I... I don't know!"
Upon hearing such a difficult question, Tadokoro Megumi was immediately stumped!
"There's a rustic method: simply mix salt and vinegar in water, and then soak the wilted vegetables in the water."
"For the time, generally around 20 minutes is enough."
"The vegetables will become fresh and vibrant again, no longer wrinkled."
"Oh!"
"That simple?"
Tadokoro Megumi seemed to grasp something.
Looking at her half-comprehending expression, Sosuke could only smile without speaking.
Hopefully, the cooking incident with Shinomiya Kojiro won't happen during the Practical Training in the near future.
"In short, it's just a training camp, no need to panic so much."
"You must remember, no matter how bumpy the road ahead may be,"
"always maintain that original intention of wanting to show the gentle side of cooking to everyone, and you will have nothing to fear!"
Finally, Sosuke said earnestly.
"I understand, Shopkeeper."
"It's truly the best choice to come and talk to you when I'm feeling down."
Tadokoro Megumi, as if encouraged, nodded in response.
When a person has worries and needs to confide,
it's either to seek affirmation, comfort, or solutions to their problems!
And the person she can confide in must hold an important place in her heart.
In other words, after several interactions, Tadokoro Megumi has actually become increasingly reliant on Sosuke.
This reliance is similar to how Nagiri Mana and Nakiri Erina, both with the God Tongue ability, cannot escape his cooking.
It will only grow stronger with the passage of time!
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