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| Master Chef ― Idia Version ～Let’s Make Stuffed Peppers 1～ | ||
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef  |
Alright, well, I'll have you start by making the Stuffed Peppers… Idia-kun, have you ever cooked anything before? | |
Idia |
Eh….........Ah…......Ah…...I haven’t. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Oh my, are you nervous? Don't worry, this program is aimed towards amateurs like you. You don't have to tense up like that! | |
Idia |
N-No, this is my default setting…
Ugh, actually… It's a pain to try to explain it, so I'll just let him think whatever. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Idia-kun? Are you alright to continue? | |
Idia |
…Kk. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
First, prep the sweet bell peppers. Cut off the stem and use your fingers to take out all the seeds and the white bits from inside.
It might be a bit hard to remove, but it won't be as tasty if they're left on. Make sure to take them all off. | |
Idia |
What, they want me to cut a round object on a flat surface…? Urrgh, it's not sitting still.
I don't wanna get hurt in an elective like this. Gotta hold it firmly… Carefully… Carefully… | |
| [chop] | ||
Idia |
…Whew, that was scary. K, next is to take out the insides with my fingers, I guess. Urgh… This squishiness suuucks… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Take your time and be gentle so as to not damage the produce. However, there is still much more left to do, so don't take too much time. | |
Idia |
Wh-Which is it…!? Do you want me to take my time or hurry up!? Eek, the seeds are stuck to my fingers… This is the worst… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Once you've taken out all the seeds, cut the pepper into round slices, 2 cm thick.
Make sure to cut them evenly, keep an eye on the thickness of each slice. | |
Idia |
…If you're gonna be that adamant, shouldn't you should pick something other than a knife for this!? A newbie'll definitely make mistakes!? | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
You don't have to put that much thought into it. It's just something to keep in mind. | |
Idia |
Oh, so it's just gotta be close enough? Then say that from the get go… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
―Next, you need to make the stuffing that'll go inside. We'll measure out each ingredient as per the recipe and put them in a bowl. | |
Idia |
The stuff I need to measure out are… 1/4 cup of breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons of milk, an egg… "a pinch" of salt and pepper?
There it is… "a pinch." Instructions that leave it to the experience and tastes of the one making it that has no repeatability… That so frustrating. Let's say I was a pepper aficionado, wouldn't that change the size of that "pinch"??? | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Hmmm. For this recipe, maybe just three shakes of the pepper is enough. All it needs is a "pap, pap, pap" with a quick flick of your wrist. | |
Idia |
Now you're just using sounds to describe it!? Huh, but there's so many ways that could introduce error into the equation, just by the way you snap your wrist; how much force you put into it, your physique, and whatever else. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
I-I never thought there'd be this many questions about something like this. | |
Idia |
…Haah, whatever. It'll be annoying if I have to stay here longer than I need to, so I'll just shake it however… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Still, you sure do notice the smallest things. Are you starting to gain more interest in cooking? | |
Idia |
Uh, no…? Eh? Where'd you get that idea…?
Uh… I don't really think about food to begin with. Honestly, I tend to forget to eat… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Ehh!? I'm sure that would worry your family. | |
Idia |
Well… Yeah, I guess. My kid brother's always trying to push those nutritional health apps…
When I decided to take this class, I think he said something like, "I hope this'll get you more interested in cooking～" | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
That's a nice brother to have. And? What do you think, now that you're taking the class? | |
Idia |
I get it now, after actually standing here and doing this. It's so inefficient to cook for yourself.
Just eating's a chore, so cooking on top of that's just a waste of time. Yup, nothing can stand up to those pre-packaged complete nutrition meals. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Oh no, did this Master Chef course just backfire!? Oh but, hey look, there's been a ton of recent advances in cookware, you know!
There are even pots that'll finish cooking for you if you throw in the necessary ingredients and seasonings! | |
Idia |
Eh… If a pot that useful exists, then why's it necessary to learn how to cook from scratch? | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
No, no, you still need to cut the ingredients, or measure the seasonings yourself, obviously. | |
Idia |
Why's that the only thing that's still gotta be done by hand, then? We can rely on those cooking appliances even more, I'm sure! | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Do you think so? I think it's already pretty amazing. | |
Idia |
If we're going to have "automated cooking," then it's be great if it'd at least also prepped the ingredients and measured the seasonings.
Like, just throw everything in the pot, cover it with the lid, wait a bit, and then ta-da, all you gotta do is put it on the plate, that'd be great. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
If there ever is such a pot, then that might put me out of a job. | |
Idia |
If I were to create an Idia Shroud Cooking Appliance (name pending)… First, I'd make sure to spell out what a "pinch" of something is.
And to do that, I'll need to collect more data on the actual cooking process. And if I'm going to make something to collect that, I'd rather have a pro craft it for me… Chef, I'm going to collect the necessary data in order to put together my own cooking appliance, so can I have you finish up the dish? | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Of course not! I'm pleased that you're starting to get fired up, but you need to finish what you started! | |
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This story has been fan-translated by Mystery Shop. This translation was based off the scripts from the Japanese version of the game. |
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| Master Chef ― Idia Version ～Let’s Make Stuffed Peppers 2～ | ||
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Once you lightly dust the inside of the bell pepper with cake flour, you'll fill it with the stuffing you made earlier.
You can also use other types of flour for this, but… That will impact the result, so try to follow the recipe as much as possible. | |
Idia |
Ahh, yeah, that's pretty much the same principle behind how it's okay to use whatever compatible part and the machine'll work fine, but it's best to use genuine parts. I totally get it. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Compatible part…? Genuine part...? Fufu, I suppose it's my turn to not understand your turn of phrase.
Now, take the meat stuffing in your hands. Stuff as much as you can tightly inside the bell pepper so there's no room for movement. | |
Idia |
Eek… It's cold and sticky and the meat is just all over my fingers…!
Th-This is yet another part that they don't give me a set quantity for. I'll have to adjust the amount of stuffing that'll go inside based on the diameter of the pepper... Is there no other way to collect the proper amount of grams needed but to do this same task over and over again…? …Haah, I've finished stuffing them all. | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Alright then, time to cook them up. The key here is to wait until the frying pan is at a high enough temperature before putting the peppers on.
Don't forget to spread oil in the pan before heating it up. Set it to medium heat. | |
Idia |
…Uh, what's "high enough" temp? What is the proper evaluation criteria for deciding whether the frying pan is at the right temp? | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Hold your hand over the frying pan, and it if feels warm, then it's ready to go. | |
Idia |
There it is, just randomly having to use a hand again! That difference between warm and hot'll be totally different person to person…
There's just more and more data that I have to collect for this, now… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
I'll check for you this time, then. Hmm… Yes, this should be about the right temperature. Idia-kun, you check now. | |
Idia |
It's kinda warm, kinda hot…? Ch-Chef… I want to measure the surface temperature of the frying pan… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Hmmm, that kind of tool does exist out there, but we don't have any in this kitchen. | |
Idia |
I guess I should've expected that… Oh well. I'll give up this time and just cook it, then. Here goes. | |
| [sizzle… pop!] | ||
Idia |
GYAAAH!?
The oil is splashing… Eeek! Don't come this way!! | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
IDIA-KUN, DON'T LEAVE THE PAN!! PUT THE REST OF THE MEAT STUFFING IN THE PAN AROUND THE PEPPERS! | |
Idia |
No way, the oil is splish-splashing everywhere, there's no way I can get any closer!?
I need some protective gear… Or some kind of shield! What can I use as a shield around here― Aha!!! What do I spy over there…? It's a pot lid… wait no, the frying pan lid! This is like the kind of thing you'd get at an early level, but it's better than nothing! I equip it to one hand and shoot forth!! | |
| [sizzle, sizzle] | ||
Idia |
Mission to put the rest of the meat into the frying pan accomplished. Now I can take a quick breather… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
You need to flip the first pepper you put in the pan, or it'll burn! Here, take the spatula! | |
Idia |
EEK, I DON'T EVEN GET A SHORT REST!! | |
Idia |
Whew… I finally somehow finished everything… | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Well done. The judges should be making their way here soon, so it's time to bring the food out. | |
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| Cafeteria - Judging Venue | ||
Cater  |
Ah, so Idia-kun made my dish, huh. Looks like Cay-kun's your judge～♪ | |
Idia |
Eeek! His cheerfulness is way too bright…! I'm so unlucky today… | |
Cater |
I think it's a bit of a nice change of pace to get something home-made from one of my classmates. I can't wait to try your stuffed peppers～! | |
Idia |
Ugh, he's just heaping on the pressure even before I got the food out…
Yeah… Uh… Th-This is… the dish… | |
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Cater |
Thanks～ Woah! It looks so good! It's so colorful and cute, and it's kinda shaped like a flower!
Can I snap some pictures before I eat it? | |
Idia |
Eep… S-S-Sure… D-D-D-Do whatever… | |
Cater |
Okaay! | |
Idia |
What, is this how my shoddy dish breaks containment and gets spread over the internet? It's not even cool or anything… | |
Cater |
…Photo shoot complete! Okay, now I'll dig in! | |
| [bite, chew, chew chew…] | ||
Cater |
…Ooh, it's good! | |
Idia |
Eh!? Y-You can't ignore the fact that it's overcooked in some places, and even burnt in others, though…? | |
Cater |
Sure, there's a few blackened parts. But it's definitely better than being undercooked ♪ | |
Idia |
Is this just how an optimist placates? Or does Cater-shi's palate just have a wider strike zone than others…? | |
Ghost Chef Ghost Chef |
Good job, Idia-kun. Looks like you got a passing grade. | |
Idia |
Siiiiiiiiiiiiigh～～～～～ …Well, whatever, hooray…
Woulda been great if I also got an announcement of "Passing Marks, Program Completed!" Guess I'll just have to make it through the rest of this by thinking about how I'd design the Idia Shroud Cooking Appliance (name pending)… Ahh, seriously, I JUST WANT THIS END ALREADY～～! | |
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