Then, she looked at the Four-Ingredient Lamb Soup on the table and instinctively understood.
But she wasn't in the mood to think that much and began to hug Hisako's body tightly.
As a result, she found that Hisako's entire body was as hot as lava erupting from a volcano, even hotter than lava.
"Are you alright?"
Erina's heart grew increasingly anxious.
"I'm fine!"
Hisako pushed her with trembling hands, her face flushed, seemingly shy and nervous.
But with her current strength, how could she push Erina away?
Immediately after, she could only let out a sigh of relief, allowing her body to slowly relax and her consciousness to gradually return to her mind, finally recovering slightly and breaking free from the embrace.
...
"Hisako, you scared me so much just now that my heart almost stopped."
Seeing that she was fine, Erina exclaimed in surprise.
"I'm sorry for making you worry."
Hisako Arato's eyes filled with a misty haze.
Her body had been very hot just now, but her heart now felt a little cold, yet very warm!
Sitting at the table, she first leaned slightly closer to the Four-Ingredient Lamb Soup, as if to more carefully sense its flavor.
Then, Erina seemed to realize something, and only then did she scoop up a mouthful of soup and glance at it roughly, suddenly understanding: "You boiled the four medicinal herbs with turmeric, star anise, and fennel?"
"Yes, it's just that the proportions of some of the medicinal herbs might not have been controlled well."
Hisako nodded vigorously and mumbled.
"Leaving aside the medicinal herbs for now, turmeric, star anise, and fennel are all within the realm of curry spices."
"I see, you want to use this medicinal cuisine to participate in next month's Autumn Elections?"
After speaking, Erina carefully blew away the steam from the soup's surface.
Then, ignoring the astonished Hisako beside her, she began to gently touch the spoon with her lips, tasting the Four-Ingredient Lamb Soup in small sips.
...
The soup's temperature was just right, neither scalding nor cold.
It was like a cool breeze on a early summer day sweeping across her cheek, giving her an extremely comfortable feeling.
As the soup gradually cooled, Erina's tasting speed also slowed, and her tongue couldn't help but stir, meticulously savoring every hint of flavor in the soup.
"No, it's not because of the four medicinal herbs."
"From a traditional Chinese medicine perspective, lamb is warm and dry, and turmeric, which has a warming and cold-dispelling effect, is also hot in nature. Eating too much will lead to internal heat and dryness in the body."
"Additionally, while fennel is delicious and fragrant, it is also pungent and relatively warm in nature."
Swallowing, Erina's bright eyes became clear.
Possessing the God Tongue, she naturally already understood the various flaws of this medicinal cuisine.
"Turmeric? Fennel?"
"The reason for my body's dryness and heat is these three spices?"
Upon hearing this, Hisako slapped her head, finally realizing where she had gone wrong.
"Actually, the proportions of the three spices are just right; it's just that combining them with lamb makes their warming properties even stronger, leading to a temporary feeling of heat throughout the body."
"In my opinion, the solution would be to add another cooling ingredient to achieve a balanced state."
After thinking for a moment, Erina said.
"Cooling ingredient?"
Hisako pondered, and finally she thought of something: "Mung beans."
"That works, adding mung beans can indeed reduce the gamey smell of lamb and lessen its warming properties, but I think there's one ingredient that's even better than mung beans."
"What is it?"
"Bitter melon!"
Erina said calmly.
"Whether it's mung beans or bitter melon, both can effectively prevent the lamb's warming qi from becoming too strong, forming a complementary effect."
"But comparatively, the dietary fiber contained in bitter melon can promote gastrointestinal peristalsis, which is beneficial for the digestion and absorption of food, and has the effect of promoting digestion!"
"Promoting the digestion of lamb?"
After hearing this, Hisako couldn't help but murmur.
Suddenly, she came to her senses, realizing that Erina was using her God Tongue ability to guide her.
...
"Don't be too hasty."
"Although A Block does have some strong contestants, your current strength is definitely enough to make it into the top eight."
Listening to Erina's words, a hint of determination flashed in Hisako's eyes as she shook her head and said, "No, Young Lady, I've changed my mind now. I want to win first place in A Block!"
"Ah?"
"Is that really necessary?"
"Anyway, making it into the top four of A Block in the preliminary round is enough."
Erina was stunned.
"Indeed, only the top four will not be eliminated."
"But this is Totsuki Culinary Academy, a place where the law of the jungle prevails. Since it's a competition, a battle, then I want to be the strongest contestant in this Autumn Elections."
"Only then, as the attendant secretary to the Young Lady of the Nakiri family, will I... will I not disgrace your reputation!"
Hisako patted her chest, vowing solemnly.
"Alright, I'm very relieved to see you have such resolve."
"After all, I had a dispute with Senior Isshiki Satoshi at the council meeting. If you can win first place in the preliminary round, it can show them that my recommendation of you was not out of selfishness."
Erina couldn't help but reach out and pat her shoulder, her expression joyful.
"Young Lady, you can rest assured."
"Since I said it, I will do it. I will never disappoint you."
After speaking, the encouraged Hisako continued to try making the Four-Ingredient Lamb Soup.
Watching her graceful back busily working, Erina behind her wisely exited the kitchen, no longer disturbing her.
...
The best pairings at an Izakaya are:
Skewers.
sake.
Like various beef skewers.
Regardless of whether they're sauce-grilled or salt-grilled, there are many flavors to choose from.
Of course, if you have decision-making difficulties, you can directly ask the Shopkeeper for a skewer platter first, and eat every flavor of meat skewer until you're satisfied.
Other dishes, such as Mapo Tofu, Gong Bao Chicken, Mille-feuille, smoked beef, etc., and even Souffle and macaron desserts, are all very delicious.
In short, as long as you come here and order anything, you generally won't go wrong!
The only perceived shortcoming was that this Izakaya had been in business for too short a time.
"Ding dong, Host successfully signed in once."
"Ding dong, congratulations to Host for obtaining the Knife Skill of Butchering Fierce Bulls and Azure Dragons, 10kg of beef tenderloin, and 10kg of beef shank."
The so-called Knife Skill of Butchering Fierce Bulls and Azure Dragons is a unique skill circulated within the Dark Culinary World in the plot of cooking master boy.
Using this knife skill, one can instantly dismember and cut a giant bull without shedding a single drop of blood!
This skill was quite good in Sosuke's eyes.
After all, an entire cow is composed of a series of modules such as brisket, hanging tender, tenderloin, leg, five-flower tendon, three-flower tendon, neck muscle, and spoon tender.
And by viewing the entire cow from a structural perspective, one can quickly understand the muscle structure of the cow, make quick cuts, and truly achieve effortless mastery.
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