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Although Joichiro Saiba had previously said that he hoped Ryūga could offer some suggestions on his cooking, to be honest, he didn't think Ryūga could provide any constructive advice.
Joichiro originally just wanted Ryūga to taste his cooking, but he didn't expect that Ryūga would actually want to express some of his own opinions.
Now, Joichiro became interested.
He was eager to see what opinions this junior, who didn't seem to like interacting with people much, whether at school or in the dormitory, could offer.
Under Joichiro's gaze, Ryūga slowly shared his opinion on the dish.
"The sauce made from a blend of fresh lemon juice and mint juice is definitely the highlight of this dish!"
"However, this very highlight also brings a flaw to the dish!"
"The flavor of mint juice is a bit too strong; it masks some of the aroma from the cod fillets and breadcrumbs... Senior Cai Bo also considered this, which is why you used lemon juice to neutralize the smell of the mint juice. Citric acid can effectively reduce the menthol content in the mint juice, making its aroma softer and blending better with the dish itself... But I think that lemon juice alone is not enough!"
"When I was tasting the dish just now, I noticed that the mint juice was a bit too strong. As a result, the flavor of the cod was somewhat lost in the process of blending with it... I think the flaw that Saiba Saiba mentioned is right here!"
"My personal opinion is that Senior Saiba might want to try adding another seasoning to the sauce. What do you think of vanilla sauce, Senior Saiba?"
"Vanilla juice?"
Upon hearing Ryūga's words, Joichiro lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
To be honest, after Ryūga said those words, he immediately realized that Ryūga had accurately pinpointed the subtle flaw in his dish.
It's mint juice!
The mint juice made the dish refreshing and stand out, but it also masked the flavor of the cod... Although I used lemon juice to balance it out, it seems that this method is not perfect.
If you add some herb extract to the sauce and use herbs with lemon juice, the pungent taste of the mint juice will be better neutralized... This way, the aroma of the cod will be fully released.
What's even more interesting about this idea is that herbs and cod are a perfect match.
Because the entire dish is prepared using a pan-frying method, the aroma of the herbs can be fully extracted. At that time, the aroma of herbs will blend perfectly with the scent of cod and breadcrumbs, and with the umami-enhancing effects of menthol and citric acid, Joichiro is certain that this dish will be even better than it is now.
Thinking of this, Joichiro suddenly became excited.
"How come I didn't think of such a simple method?"
"Cod with herbs, it's an absolutely perfect match!"
"Ryūga, wait a moment, I'll go make this dish now, and you can try it after it's done!"
Joichiro, carrying a plate, rushed to the stove.
With this new idea in mind, he really wanted to put it into practice immediately.
Seeing the hurried Joichiro Saiba, Ryūga said helplessly.
"Senior Saiba, I have something to take care of. Please let the other seniors try the dishes. I'm going back to my room to handle some personal matters. Oh, and I won't be coming down for dinner tonight... no need to call me..."
After Ryūga finished speaking, he went straight back to his room without caring whether Joichiro had listened to him or not.
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