Food Wars!: God's Tongue is no match for me.

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Beside her, Erina sniffed the rich aroma of fried pork cutlets in the air, slightly intoxicated.

"The key to fried pork cutlet."

"The key is to 'pat loose' the skin, using the back of a knife to tap it from left to right once."

"Then turn the direction and knock again."

"After turning it three or four times and tapping it three or four times, the pork chop was already covered with the marks left by the thick back of the knife."

"You can tell by pulling it up with your hands that the area of ​​the meat is more than twice as large as before."

"Secondly, the breadcrumbs used to coat the pork chop are also very important."

"The bread flour you buy outside comes in various textures, including coarse, fine, salty, and sweet. Generally speaking, using slightly salty bread flour with coarser particles to fry pork cutlets will result in a more fragrant taste and a better appearance."

"But this kind of breadcrumbs doesn't adhere well to the pork chop."

"The pork chops need to be marinated first, and then breadcrumbs need to be pressed firmly onto the surface of the meat with a wooden mallet."

"This way."

"Fine breadcrumbs can easily embed into the surface of the pork chop."

Lin Xu scooped the cooked rice into a bowl, pressed it down slightly to form a small mound, so that the pork chop would be more stable when placed on it.

Then, he turned around slightly and patiently explained to Erina.

……

"But……"

"Using this method, the pork chops are more likely to turn dark brown when fried."

Erina nodded, then voiced her doubts.

"Correct."

"Therefore, it puts the chef's skills to the test even more."

Lin Xu said with a smile.

Next, cut the fried pork cutlet into strips and place them on top of the rice. Sprinkle with chopped green onions, sesame seeds, or seaweed flakes to enhance the flavor!

Finally, the three large bowls of pork chop rice were finished.

……

Erina couldn't resist taking a closer look.

I was so shocked when I saw it that I almost covered my mouth and screamed.

The golden pork chop sits atop fluffy, sweet rice, its perfectly fried exterior glistening with an enticing sheen, as if each side had been carefully coated with nature's golden paint.

Once cut open, the crispy skin reveals tender and juicy meat inside.

Meaty.

It smells of oil.

The two are harmonious and intertwined.

It creates an irresistible aroma that hits the nose and makes one's mouth water.

The rice underneath the pork chop is distinct, each grain absorbing the pork chop's oil and aroma, becoming even fuller and more flavorful.

Each grain of rice is like a tiny taste bud trigger.

Once you enter.

This can generate endless satisfaction.

Then look at the vegetables garnishing the dish; their vibrant green color adds a touch of freshness and vitality to this simple pork chop rice.

They not only balance the taste, but also enhance the color scheme of the dish, making the pork chop rice not only tempting and glossy, but also elegant and harmonious.

……

"What are you doing standing still?"

"The pork chop rice is ready, do you still want to stay here?"

Lin Xu placed several large bowls of pork chop rice on the delivery cart, then pushed it and left the kitchen.

As they walked, they noticed that Erina was still standing there, not following them, so they reminded her.

"Oh!"

"I'll follow right away."

Erina's once empty and lifeless eyes immediately regained their sparkle.

She quickly snapped out of her daze and followed closely behind Lin Xu.

To truly savor the authentic flavor of fried pork cutlet, the first bite should be eaten plain, without any sauce.

Because it's thickly sliced, you have to open your mouth wider than usual. After taking a bite, you can't help but exclaim, "Wow, it's so crisp and tender!"

The crispy outer layer makes a "crunch crunch" sound in your mouth.

The pork is tender.

The fatty part at the tip is the most delicious.

Although the entire pork chop was coated in breadcrumbs after being fried thoroughly, it was surprisingly not greasy at all; the amount was just right and perfectly acceptable.

……

When consuming.

First, pick up a pork chop and take a gentle bite.

The crispy skin and tender meat blend together in your mouth.

Then, scooping up a spoonful of rice soaked in the aroma of meat and putting it in his mouth, a feeling of satisfaction instantly spread throughout his body.

"Ah...mmm~"

"The taste certainly did not disappoint."

"The batter is not thick; it has a light and thin texture with a slight crispness, and the meat is firm yet elastic."

"The pork cutlet was marinated beforehand and had a subtle aroma. In terms of texture, it's definitely comparable to black pork or those premium breeds. As a regular pork cutlet rice bowl, Mizo made it absolutely perfect!"

As she spoke, Erina, who was frantically shoveling pork cutlet rice into her mouth, couldn't help but recall the scene of eating eel rice in Nodaiwa that morning.

It can't be compared!

There's really no comparison!

Lin Xu's pork cutlet rice is several times better than Daiyama Jiro's eel rice.

No, tens of times, hundreds of times, or even tens of thousands of times!

……

"This is truly a rare sight."

"It has been more than ten years since I have seen Erina wolf down her food like this."

The commander-in-chief was quite surprised to see Erina constantly shoveling food into her pork cutlet rice.

after that.

He also picked up a small piece of pork chop and started to gnaw on it.

The moment it entered his mouth, an indescribable surprise and excitement suddenly welled up on Senzaemon's face—an emotional outburst that transcended mere taste.

Then, something astonishing happened:

Commander-in-Chief!

Her clothes ripped off!

With a "ripping" sound, his shirt was completely torn to shreds.

His weathered eyes gleamed with an unusual light, and an irrepressible smile played on his lips.

Yes!

Erina knew that smile all too well.

That was the most direct expression of the supreme praise for food from Commander-in-Chief Senzaemon Nakiri.

Erina, one of the Elite Ten of Totsuki Academy, is a girl with extraordinary culinary skills and a cool temperament. She is also deeply shocked by this scene.

A look of astonishment flashed in her eyes. After all, she had never seen anyone make the commander-in-chief show such strong emotional fluctuations with just a bowl of pork chop rice, to the point that he even ripped off his clothes in the end!

It's worth noting that even when faced with the most perfect culinary creations, she always maintains her composure and pride.

But from Lin Xu's bowl of pork chop rice, she saw a whole new world.

"real or fake?"

"Grandpa...Grandpa...your clothes ripped off?"

Chapter 19 The World's Strongest Chef

In neon.

Criminals can get pork chop rice as long as they are interrogated at the police station.

This tradition seems to have been going on for decades.

In some crime dramas or comics, for example:

Detective Conan!

It is common to see police officers offering prisoners fried pork cutlet rice when questioning them.

"If I really go to jail, I might not be able to eat anymore, right?"

The police officer said this, and then used his own savings to order a bowl of fried pork cutlet rice for the prisoner.

Immediately afterwards, the prisoner was so moved that he ate while crying, saying, "I committed this crime, I am a murderer who deserves to die!"

……

According to records.

In the 1960s.

In real life, there have indeed been heartwarming stories of police officers moving prisoners with their love for fried pork cutlet rice.

In the most famous kidnapping case after the war, the "Kee Chan Kidnapping and Murder Case," the police bought the criminal a bowl of fried pork cutlet rice during the interrogation.

Moved by the experience, the prisoner immediately confessed.

Since then, Japanese police dramas have gradually started using this meme.

but.

In reality...

This behavior is suspected of being misleading.

Certain inducement techniques may lead suspects to make false statements.

……

all in all.

Pork cutlet rice is indeed a household name in Japan.

It's worth mentioning that pork cutlet rice was initially presented as a relatively high-end dish.

The oldest account states that after returning from studying in Germany, Masutaro Takabata opened a shop near Waseda University. It was then first revealed at the Tokyo Culinary Exhibition in 1913.

Its history is much longer than we imagine.

time.

It's slowly slipping away.

A large bowl of fragrant pork chop rice was eaten clean in an atmosphere of shock, joy, and warmth.

As the last bite of pork chop rice slid down my throat, a feeling of satisfaction spread throughout my body like an electric current.