Chapter 1173 - Chapter 1173: Can’t Resist
Chapter 1173: Can’t Resist
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Caie Mitsui was surprised by Lin Yi’s words.
She didn’t expect a man like him to know such things.
“Are you sure you aren’t just spouting nonsense?” Caie Mitsui whispered.
“Mr. Hayashi has a bad temper. You will make him angry very easily.”
“Well he’s the one who asked. 1 was just answering. It doesn’t matter to me if he doesn’t believe me.”
“Sir, what you’re doing doesn’t make sense.”
The person who spoke was Saitome Hayashi’s disciple. He was expressionless and very unhappy.
His master was a person who pursued perfection. Over the years, he had almost given up all his private life and devoted himself to delicious food. However, today, he was belittled by a Huaxianese. Now, this man wanted to demand an explanation on behalf of his master.
“Why so?”
“If you add lemon to the batter, it will make the shrimp head crisper and calcify the nutrients inside, affecting the taste. You’re completely wrong.”
Lin Yi smiled. “That’s why 1 suggest you add some sea salt to it so that there won’t be any side effects. Try it if you don’t believe me.”
“I can try, but 1 want to make one thing clear.”
“What is it?”
“If the product doesn’t work, you need to apologize to me!”
“Alright, I’ll promise you.”
“Master, I don’t think you need to pay attention to him. He’s just spouting nonsense.” The eldest disciple said.
“Tempura is a specialty of Sunrise Land. How can a Huaxian person like him be qualified to judge it? Let’s not waste time,” his disciple said.
“It doesn’t matter,” Saitome Hayashi said calmly, as if he wasn’t angry at all.
“All these years, I’ve been pursuing perfection. There were many people who questioned me, but in the end, they were convinced. We have to speak with actions, not words.”
“Got it, Master.”
The two disciples then became much calmer. Just as their master had said, strength spoke for itself.
In a while, this man would know how ignorant his thoughts were!
Saitome Hayashi went to wash his hands again, preparing to make another tempura according to Lin Yi’s instructions. Then, he would compare the taste on both sides.
“I think Hayashi-san is unhappy,” Caie Mitsui said resentfully.
Lin Yi shrugged. “I was just passing a comment. I didn’t expect him to be so serious. Anyway, I don’t have to do anything. Let’s just watch.”
“Mr. Hayashi has always pursued perfection when it comes to tempura. He won’t allow anyone to question his craftsmanship. If you criticize him, he will definitely refute you.”
“He can refute if he wants. Just don’t disturb my meal.”
“But if you’re wrong, you’ll have to apologize to him.” Caie Mitsui said,
“You’re a proud man. I don’t want you to do that.”
In Caie Mitsui’s eyes, Lin Yi was a high and mighty person.
Even if he was wrong, he could not lower his head to anyone!
“Don’t say that,” Lin Yi said.
“There’s no such thing as perfection in the world, only an approximation to it. Who knows, after trying it my way, there might be a magical result.”
“Hmph!”
The two disciples who were helping snorted coldly, not caring about Lin Yi’s words.
Although there was nothing perfect in the world, their master was a man who stood at the peak of tempura preparation. He had tried all kinds of formulas, and it was impossible for there to be anything more perfect than this!
“Focus.” Saitome Hayashi said.
“Cooking is the same as being human. We speak through our quality.”
“Alright, let’s eat.”
Lin Yi smiled and ate his food.
This old pervert was not bad. At the very least, he was not that pretentious.
Soon, the batter was ready, and the necessary ingredients were also prepared. He gently prepared each item and began to fry them in the oil pot.
At the same time, Saitome Hayashi placed a stopwatch beside himself and strictly monitored the time.
When it came to time, most of the chefs in Huaxia were empiricists. They timed themselves according to their own feelings that they had developed over the years.
Saitome Hayashi’s approach was sophisticated and refined.
Strictly speaking, the size, variety, and freshness of the ingredients all required different frying times. Although the impact was subtle, it did matter.
After about 130 seconds, Saitome Hayashi removed the prawns from the pot, but at this moment, Lin Yi said,
“The meat of this prawn is a little thick. It’ll taste better if it’s fried for another five seconds.”
“Five more seconds?!”
Seeing that Lin Yi had such a strict control over time, Saitome Hayashi and his two disciples were extremely surprised.
This was something they had not expected.
However, since Lin Yi had said so, Saitome Hayashi did as he said, not wanting to give him any reason to explain.
Five seconds passed quickly, and Saitome Hayashi took out the fried prawns again.
There was not much difference in color between now and before frying it for an additional five seconds.
The two disciples felt that Lin Yi was acting mysterious and didn’t take him seriously.
“Alright, have a taste.”
Hayashi divided the fried prawns into two portions.
One was placed in front of Lin Yi and Caie Mitsui, and the other was placed in front of him.
“Mr. Hayashi, please.”
“Miss Mitsui, please.”
The two of them picked up the fried prawns almost at the same time.
Caie Mitsui took a bite, her expression normal. Then, she looked at Lin Yi in confusion.
It seemed like there was nothing special about it.
“Your taste buds aren’t sensitive.” Lin Yi pointed at Saitome Hayashi, “You’ll know the truth when you see him.”
Caie Mitsui turned her head subconsciously and was surprised to see Saitome Hayashi looking at Lin Yi with a complicated expression.
Those blurry old eyes seemed to be shining.
“How… how did you know how to use this method to neutralize the charred brown taste?!”
“Experience.”
“Huaxia’s food and beverage culture is too profound!”
Saitome Hayashi applauded and said,
“I’ve studied it for so many years, but I still couldn’t think of a way to neutralize the taste of the tempura. I’ve never seen anyone solve this problem for me, what’s more so easily. It’s really amazing!”
“You flatter me,” Lin Yi said lightly.
Caie Mitsui’s beautiful eyes were filled with surprise and admiration.
A man who knew how to cook was especially valued by the women in Sunrise Land.
“Sir, thank you for your guidance.”
Saitome Hayashi and his two disciples stood in a row and bowed 90 degrees to Lin Yi, looking especially solemn.
“You’re too kind,” Lin Yi smiled.
After that, Saitome Hayashi asked Lin Yi for guidance on many things. He was very humble.
However, Lin Yi was pulled away by Caie Mitsui after he finished eating.
If they didn’t leave now, who knew how long they would end up talking?
“I realized that I’m totally obsessed with your charm and 1 can’t resist you,”
Caie Mitsui said in admiration..