Chapter 119: 116. Automatic Running Water Somen.
The preparation time passed quickly, and after all the students had all the ingredients and kitchen utensils in place, the clock finally rang at 6 o'clock.
"Good morning, students."
Dojima Gin took the microphone and stood on time on the stage in the central area. "The preparation time of the night has passed, and I believe everyone has already prepared. So the next step is to enter the review link... First of all, I would like to introduce the judges of this year!"
As the voice fell, the doors of all the halls opened, and a group of people waiting outside the door walked in directly, including men and women, old people, and children, who seemed to have come for a vacation.
The last to enter were three strange-looking old men, and Dojima Gin introduced them in a timely manner. "Everyone, these are the ingredient suppliers who cooperate with the Totsuki Resort, and in front of them are their families... They come every year to serve as the judges for this training camp, and I have already told them that the subject is 'egg dishes with surprises,' and their censorship is very strict!"
"Hahaha, the old man is looking forward to it!"
"...That's it, we can't be caught with a failed dish."
After Dojima Gin's introduction, the three old men all went up to say hello to all the students, but that expression, no matter how you look at it, seemed like a dismount.
"At the same time, Totsuki Resort will also send colleagues from the culinary department and service department to join the review."
Before the students present came to their senses, another group of people walked into the assessment venue—the foreman of Totsuki Resort and the deputy chef of Dojima Gin. All of them were notable figures whose names were well-known at Totsuki Resort, causing a cold sweat among the students below.
"There are two conditions for this subject." Dojima Gin was almost inside, stretched out two fingers, and said, "The first condition is for the ingredient suppliers and the experts on the front line to evaluate whether your dish creativity can be approved by them, and the other is... From now on, you must reach the goal of 200 servings within 2 hours!"
"Those who meet the above two conditions will be considered to pass!"
"So, everyone, please take your time for breakfast!"
"Review begins!"
As Dojima's words fell, the students in the venue suddenly became busy.
At this time, Shiraki was still assembling the machine.
To be precise, he was linking the machines together by some physical means, making them "fully automated."
For example, the bottles of spices on the table were all packed into a square container by him at this time, presenting an S-shaped domino array. The entrance of the seasoning was the starting point of the flowing water somen.
Because of this, the water flowing in his bamboo tube was not just water, but water mixed with various spices, blended with different colors of pigments, and resembling a layered cocktail.
"It smells so good... What kind of cuisine is this?"
Such a unique shape and the amplified smell of spices immediately attracted the first customers. At this time, Shiraki was assembling the automatic kneading machine and the dough sheeter. The pressed noodles would go directly into the huge boiling pot, which Shiraki had broken open using physical means. Cold water on the other side was connected, automatically flowing into the flowing water somen device.
In this way, such a set of "fully automatic running water somen devices" could be considered assembled.
As long as other seasonings were added when the flour was mixed, such as eggs, the flour would automatically blend with the water. The water, infused with various "domino spices," would then carry the cut noodles into the boiling pot. After cooking, the noodles would be automatically washed away by the gushing water, flowing into the entrance of the flowing somen noodles, thus completing the "cycle."
With this setup, it wasn't just possible to complete 200 servings in two hours—it could even manage 2,000 servings.
While everyone else was sweating profusely at their booths, Bai Mu casually assembled an automated all-in-one machine. It had to be said, in terms of laziness, Bai Mu was definitely a genius.
The temperature of the boiling water brought out the flavors of the sauces and spices. Shiraki stood on the cooking table, placing various vegetables and fruits into a wall breaker in front of him. He then poured the crushed mixture into the automatic kneading machine next to him to enhance the "texture" of the noodles.
Because of this, many diners gathered in front of his booth even before the first batch of "finished products" was completed.
Inui Hinako was the first to step forward, curiosity written all over his face as he watched Shiraki's series of operations. He had already taken the self-service dishes and chopsticks placed on the booth in hand.
More than a dozen guests stood in lines on either side of the bamboo tubes. Of course, the dipping sauce provided by Shiraki was indispensable.
As everyone knew, the dipping sauce of flowing water somen was its soul.
Although some preferred eating it plain since such a unique dish appeared in the Totsuki academy's assessment, which make everyone eager to try it.
Shiraki knew the importance of dipping sauce, so he had prepared a large bag of wasabi beforehand. It was relatively cheap and specially selected—the kind of mustard that packed an even sharper nasal punch.
In addition to mustard, he exchanged a liter of old Beijing bean juice in the system. Those accustomed to drinking it found it delicious, while others thought it resembled swill. To balance the combination, Shiraki added Rainbow fruits for flavor enhancement.
In short, this dipping sauce was a unique experience.
For the first batch of flour, Shiraki threw in 5 eggs, along with bitter gourd, tomatoes, and peppers, juiced into the kneading machine.
Dojima Gin's eyelids twitched as he observed Shiraki's operations.
Although Shiraki's cooking techniques weren't the most terrifying among the students (a student nearby was making nai pancakes), his "fully automatic all-in-one buffet" concept was undoubtedly the most astonishing in the entire exhibition hall.
However, with peppers, tomatoes, and the mysterious green juice... What exactly was he trying to achieve with these ingredients?