Angel Little Sister 329

 

Chapter 329 : Cooking Lesson

 

I took out some raw chicken eggs, a container made of earth magic, and a small bottle of E-grade potion from my Item Box.

「To make mayonnaise, first, we need to clean the eggs. I usually use water with some E-grade potion diluted in it.」(Mark)

While explaining, I put the eggs in the container, filled it with water, and poured the E-grade potion into it.

「Mark-kun, why do you need to wash the eggs?」(Head Chef)

It’s actually not necessary since we don’t use the shells, but I do it to minimize the possibility of the egg being contaminated by salmonella bacteria.

However, I don’t think knowledge about bacteria exists in this world…

「Umm… Since we’re going to use raw eggs, it’s better if we wash the shell first. In my experience, you will get a stomachache if you eat raw eggs without washing the shells.」(Mark)

「So… We can eat eggs raw if we wash the shells?」(Head Chef)

The head chef looked somewhat confused.

I see. It seems that the people here don’t usually eat raw eggs.

「Yes, you can, but it’s better if you use fresh eggs.」(Mark)

「I see… Say, Mark-kun, I heard that you’re a commoner. Do you usually use such expensive potions just to wash eggs?」(Head Chef)

「E-grade potions are indeed quite expensive, but I made them myself, so it doesn’t cost me money.」(Mark)

「Wh, What did you say!?」(Liane)

Suddenly, Liane stepped forward and looked at me with a surprised face.

「Y, you made E-grade potions by yourself? That means you can also use Light Magic!?」(Liane)

「Umm, yeah, I do.」(Mark)

「Hee… I, I see…」(Liane)

From what I heard from Tryon, Liane started to see me as a rival when she found out that I was the cross-dressing boy who made the perfectly rounded stone ball she got from Tryon.

I actually have mastered all elements, but if I told her that, she might hate me even more…

「A, Anyway, let’s continue.」(Mark)

Liane looked like she wanted to say something, but she stayed silent, so I continued my lesson.

「After washing the eggs, you crack them open and take only the yolks.」(Mark)

I took a cleaned egg, cracked it open, and carefully removed the egg white.

After juggling the egg between two cracked shells a few times, the egg white fell into the small bowl under my hands. After that, I put the yolk in another bowl.

The chefs were watching me as I repeated the same process for the remaining eggs.

「I see. Separating the yolks from the egg whites is easy for chefs like us since we use egg yolks to make cakes for Liane-sama almost every day. So, what’s the next step?」(Head Chef)

「Next, we’re going to mix these egg yolks with salt, vinegar, and neutral-flavored oil. First, we mix the yolks with the oil by stirring like this.」(Mark)

I stretched my right hand toward the bowl with yolks and used Wind Magic to stir the yolks, making the sound like an electric mixer.

ーZwiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiing!!

「I’m using Wind Magic to stir it, but those who can’t use magic can use a whisk.」(Mark)

「He… He can use Wind Magic too…」(Liane)

I heard Liane murmuring, but I pretended I didn’t notice it and kept focusing on stirring the yolks.

「As you stir the yolks, add the oil little by little until the color thickens.」(Mark)

As I continued stirring the yolks, I poured the oil into the bowl little by little with my other hand.

「Now, we add a little bit of salt and vinegar, and then stir it again until they are completely mixed together.」(Mark)

I added some salt and vinegar into the bowl and then stirred it again for about thirty seconds.

「Alright. The soft, creamy fresh mayonnaise is completed!」(Mark)

「Hoo~ I’ve never seen a sauce with this color before. Intriguing…」(Head Chef)

The Head Chef looked at the white sauce in the bowl with sparkly eyes. He looked so excited that he had learned something new as a chef.

「Mark-kun, can I have a taste of it?」(Head Chef)

「Of course. It already tastes good as it is, but it will taste much better if you eat it with this.」(Mark)

Saying that, I took out a jar of cucumber sticks from my Item Box and presented it to the Head Chef and the others.

He and the other chefs then took the cucumber sticks, dipped them in the mayonnaise, and put them in their mouths.

「Whoa…」
「What an interesting taste.」
「It’s a bit sour, but it’s good!」(chefs)

「Hmm… I see. It has a rich flavor with a slight sourness. The sourness leaves a refreshing aftertaste. I can’t believe this delicious sauce is made from raw eggs.」(Head Chef)

Judging from their expressions, they seem to like the mayonnaise.

However, there was one person who looked hesitant to try it. It was Liane.

「Liane-sama, would you like to try it too?」(Mark)

I wanted her to taste the mayonnaise too, so I approached her.

「O… Okay…」(Liane)

Although she looked hesitant, it seemed that she couldn’t win against her curiosity.

She took a cucumber stick from the jar I was holding, dipped it in the mayonnaise on the table, and put it in her mouth.

「Mmm~!」(Liane)

She frowned when she was about to put the cucumber stick with mayonnaise in her mouth, but then her eyes sparkled after she took a bite.

Looks like she likes it. She kinda reminds me of Pamella when she tasted the mayonnaise I made for the first time.

「Mark-kun, this is a great sauce. It seems like it could be used in a variety of dishes. By the way, where did you learn how to make it from?」(Head Chef)

「Umm, I learned it from a traveler who stayed in our inn.」(Mark)

「I see.」(Head Chef)

Of course, it was a lie.

I decided to answer like that whenever someone asked me that question.

「Alright, let’s move on. Now that we have the mayonnaise, all we have to do now is to prepare the potatoes.」(Mark)

After washing and peeling the potatoes, I cut them into small pieces and boiled them in hot water.

After boiling them for a while, I mashed the potatoes, added a little bit of seasonings, and finally mixed the mashed potatoes with the mayonnaise.

Liane, the Head Chef, and the other chefs were watching and listening to me carefully. I’m glad they have a high desire to learn.

「Alright. It’s done! This is a simple version of potato salad, but you can add other vegetables such as carrots, lettuce, and tomatoes if you want. You can also add some boiled eggs.」(Mark)

After saying that, I took a spoon, put some potato salad on a small plate, and handed it to the Head Chef.

He took a bite and closed his eyes as if trying as best as he could to enjoy the taste.

「Hmm~… It has a unique texture and a gentle taste. I see… Now I understand why Tryon-sama wanted to taste it one more time. Mark-kun, this dish is excellent!」(Head Chef)

「Thank you, Head Chef. Liane-sama, would you like to have some too?」(Mark)

I put some potato salad on another small plate and handed it to Liane.

She silently replied to me with a nod and took the plate.

「Mmmm~!!」(Liane)

Looks like she enjoys it a lot.

「Liane-sama, do you like it?」(Mark)

「Un! It’s so delicious! I like it a loー A, Ahem! …Hmph! Not bad. It’s not bad at all. I agree with the Head Chef. It’s a wonderful dish. But! You better not think I will like you just because you can make this great dish!」(Liane)

「Ahaha… I understand. No matter how good I am at cooking, I’m still a male after all.」(Mark)

「That’s right! But… Umm…」(Liane)

Suddenly, Liane looked a bit restless for some reason.

「Hmm? What’s the matter, Liane-sama.」(Mark)

「No, it’s nothiー No, actually… Umm… You… you did a great job today… Well done, Ma… Mark-san…」(Liane)

Soon after saying that, Liane looked away as her cheeks turned bright red.

What is this…? Is she a tsundere…?

No, more importantly, I feel like this is the first time she said my name.

She seemed to still hate me, but I would be lying if I said it didn’t make me happy at all.

 

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