[388] A Unique Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg
Chapter 388: A Unique Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg
"The Tornado Wing Sausage, please enjoy," Hachiman said with a slight smile as he placed the plate on the table. However, he didn't wait for the judgment of the others but turned back to his position at the stove. After all, he still had more cooking to do.
The others paid no attention to Hachiman's actions and instead focused their gaze on the pink cylindrical object in front of them.
"Sausage?"
Observing the segments of pink cylindrical objects on the plate, Senzaemon nodded.
"Then let's give it a try."
He reached for a piece with his knife.
However, Gin quickly stopped him, "Chief, this dish shouldn't be cut. Its essence can only be fully appreciated when eaten whole."
"Oh? Is that so?" Senzaemon nodded and used a fork to pick up a piece of sausage, then put it into his mouth.
As Senzaemon's teeth broke open the sausage casing, a storm suddenly brewed in his mouth.
A new storm has arisen, how can...
Ahem... sorry, got carried away.
Feeling the storm brewing in his mouth, Senzaemon couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"This is... it's as if a tornado is swirling in my mouth, this is amazing."
"Yes, that's the miraculous aspect of this dish. The 'braids' inside scatter like loosened springs the moment they're bitten into."
As one of the few who had tasted this dish before, Gin naturally had the authority to speak.
"As the three intertwined strands flip and spin, the delicious flavors of the fish maw and Jinhua ham seem to form a tornado of taste in the mouth, sweeping over every inch of the palate. It's an indescribable sensation!"
Hearing Gin's praise, Joichiro also became interested. "Is it really that amazing? Let me try."
With that, he also picked up a piece of sausage and put it into his mouth.
"Wow, this is really amazing! Along with the tornado, not only do the delicious flavors of the fish maw and Jinhua ham spread in the mouth, but also the silky texture of the fish maw soaked in broth. That's why it doesn't feel overpowering at all."
"To come up with such a cooking method, this Hachiman guy is really talented."
Watching Hachiman still busy at work, Senzaemon also couldn't help but praise.
It's worth noting that aside from Hachiman, Gin and Joichiro were the two highest-skilled chefs present. Even Senzaemon, as the supreme commander of Totsuki, couldn't confidently say his culinary skills surpassed theirs due to his aging body.
Since both of them are praising it, this dish must have an extraordinary taste.
With that in mind, everyone didn't hesitate and picked up a piece of sausage to taste.
The next moment, a gust of flavor stormed through their mouths.
Just as Joichiro said, although this storm was intense, it didn't irritate the palate at all, only leaving an indescribable sensation of exquisite pleasure that lingered on.
Although Erina had previously tasted this dish once, this time was different. Hachiman had put forth his full effort, and the deliciousness and impact were naturally incomparable to before.
The young girl's sensitive "God Tongue" was being bombarded by waves of pleasure, causing her delicate body to tremble uncontrollably. She hugged her arms around her chest, and from her mouth escaped seductive moans.
"Ah... Mm... Ah... Oh..."
Upon hearing Erina's voice, Hachiman, who was roasting the lamb leg, lifted his head slightly and glanced over with a strange expression.
"The 'God Tongue' is indeed sensitive."
Soon, he lowered his head again, continuing to flip the lamb leg in his hands and occasionally applying the well-proportioned spices onto its surface. However, the spices he used were somewhat different from Gin's.
...
Erina quickly eased out of her gourmet trance. Although the potency of the dish had increased this time, she had developed some "resistance" from tasting it before, so she was the first to come back to her senses.
Even though she had regained consciousness, Erina's current state seemed a bit precarious. Her enticing lips were slightly panting, and her legs couldn't help but feel weak, almost causing her to collapse to the ground. She hastily grabbed onto the table beside her to steady herself.
Unfortunately, before Erina could catch her breath, a blush suddenly appeared on her face, and she anxiously wriggled her legs a few times, realizing that her underwear had gotten wet just now.
Glancing around at the others who were still immersed in the deliciousness, Erina stealthily slipped out of the kitchen, then quickly dashed towards her own room.
When Erina returned after changing her underwear, she noticed that everyone had already regained their composure. Alice, looking at Erina who had just entered, couldn't help but ask curiously, "Hmm, Erina, where did you go just now?"
Not only Alice, but even Hisako beside her seemed somewhat puzzled because she hadn't noticed her mistress leaving just now, which was quite negligent of her.
Hearing the question, Erina's face flushed slightly.
She couldn't possibly say she went to change her underwear, or else Alice would mock her mercilessly.
"Oh, it's nothing, I just went to the restroom." The girl's gaze wandered, casually making up an excuse to brush it off.
"Oh, I see," Alice replied, not probing further, just nodding casually, then shifting her gaze to Hachiman.
Who cares about Erina, my Hachiman is more important.
Seeing that there were no further inquiries, Erina also breathed a sigh of relief and turned her gaze to Hachiman, who was still busy.
As he continued to flip and apply spices onto the lamb leg, the enticing aroma permeated the entire kitchen.
"Cinnamon, ginger, white atractylodes, cardamom, cloves, tangerine peel..."
Gin, smelling the aroma, mentioned the names of several spices. However, he felt even more peculiar at this moment because these were exactly the spices used in his "Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg."
It seems Hachiman really did learn just by glancing at it.
As time passed, Hachiman finally finished roasting the lamb leg. At the same time, the dumplings in the steamer were also fully cooked.
First, he took the lamb leg off the rack, then Hachiman walked over to the steamer and opened the lid.
As the cold air rushed in, the hot air inside the dumplings began to expand, causing a gap to open at the top of the dumplings where the seal wasn't very tight.
Instantly, a strong meaty aroma filled the kitchen once again.
At this moment, two distinct aromas permeated the kitchen: one was the aroma of lamb mixed with various spices, and the other was a mixture of various meaty aromas converging together.
Initially, these diverse meat aromas appeared to converge, but eventually, they seemed to burst apart due to excessive concentration, forming a distinct pattern and settling in a specific location.
Experiencing this remarkable transformation, everyone felt as if they were witnessing the creation of planets after a cosmic explosion, as if a luminous Milky Way unfolded before their eyes, and they were freely drifting in this celestial river.
"Please enjoy the Cosmic Dumplings and the Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg."
Placing the two dishes on the table one by one, Hachiman smiled softly at everyone.
Observing the golden-brown roasted lamb leg in front of him, Gin looked perplexed. "Hachiman, did you really master my Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg?"
"Well, yes and no. Anyway, Gin-senpai, you'll understand once you taste it," Hachiman teased.
"Yes and no? What does that mean?" Gin furrowed his brow at Hachiman's enigmatic response.
Nevertheless, Hachiman's words piqued curiosity among the others, and they unanimously decided to sample the Ninefold Secret Lamb Leg first.
Using a knife to slice a piece of lamb, the aroma of meat and assorted spices burst forth as the blade cut through the leg. Despite the extended roasting time, the slice maintained its tender texture, releasing flavorful juices.
Using a fork to lift the small piece of lamb and placing it in his mouth, Gin's eyes widened as the rich aroma of meat blended with various spices flooded his senses.
"This is!"
As the lamb meat entered his mouth, Gin's eyes widened in amazement.