Who Is the World’s Strongest Appraiser? ~Living in Another World With Satisfying Meals~

A Bit Extravagant, A Bowl Of Rice Topped With Egg Yolk Soaked In Men-Tsuyu

Yakk, having matched the description to his own knowledge, eagerly raised his hand and moved to fill his empty bowl with more rice. His quick actions prompted others to join in.

“Yuuri, I’ll have a rice bowl too!”

“Me too.”

“Hey, me too! But wait, Lelei and Urgus, you two big eaters, let us get our rice first! Tifaana, your bowl.”

“Camille, please.”

“Got it.”

Lelei and Urgus quickly stood up and headed to the kitchen, with Camille trying to catch up while carrying Tifaana’s bowl. Watching his lively friends, Yuuri muttered to himself.

“Wow, rice is really popular.”

“It’s your fault, you know.”

Ali lightly tapped Yuuri’s head as he said this. It wasn’t an Iron Claw, so Yuuri knew he wasn’t really mad. When Ali was truly angry, he didn’t hold back.

Yuuri showed him the bowl and asked, “Ali-san, what about you?”

“For now, give me one as a snack with my drink.”

“Got it.”

“…………One.”

“Whoa! …Magg, stop sneaking up behind me like that. It’s scary.”

“……Understood.”

Yuuri, startled by Magg’s sudden appearance, nearly dropped the bowl. Ali quickly steadied it. Magg, holding a small plate, looked slightly apologetic. Yuuri placed a men-tsuyu yolk on Magg’s plate, and the broth enthusiast happily returned to his seat with a small spoon. He seemed intent on savoring the yolk slowly rather than mixing it into rice.

Yuuri understood why Magg was so excited—the men-tsuyu had been made with kombu, bonito flakes, and shiitake, all of which appealed to Magg’s keen sense of taste.

“Well then, let’s eat.”

After giving Ali and Magg their yolks, Yuuri placed the bowl on the table and picked up his own rice bowl. He made a small well in the rice and dropped a yolk into it. The wobbly yolk made him smile.

Using a spoon, Yuuri poked the yolk, which split open with a slight resistance. The rich, creamy yolk flowed out, coating the rice. Mixing it all together, Yuuri took a bite. The sweetness of the rice, the umami of the egg, and the gentle flavor of the men-tsuyu blended into a perfect harmony.

“Mmm, delicious.”

Next to him, Ali was enjoying his yolk with a drink. The rich flavor paired well with alcohol, and he occasionally nibbled on cucumber sticks to refresh his palate. Magg, on the other hand, was savoring his yolk slowly, though his eyes occasionally darted toward Urgus, who was happily eating his rice bowl.

Lelei and Yakk were in high spirits, enjoying their meal with visible delight. Tifaana watched them with a slightly exasperated expression, but it was all in good fun.

“Oh, this is delicious.”

“Yuuri, this is amazing!”

“Really? I’m glad. The only downside is that it takes a whole night to prepare.”

The group nodded, realizing that this wasn’t something they could have on a whim. Tifaana and Camille were also happily eating their rice bowls. Seeing everyone enjoy the meal, Yuuri smiled contentedly.

As for the leftover egg whites, they were used in a vegetable-packed soup, adding a delicious texture. No one minded the extra egg whites—after all, deliciousness is justice.

Alternatively, the whites could have been used to make a pure white tamagoyaki, which would have been an interesting twist. Adding ingredients like ham or crab sticks could make it even more colorful. But for now, the egg whites were just as delicious as the yolks.

By the way, a battle nearly broke out over the few remaining men-tsuyu yolks, but it was peacefully resolved with a fair lottery. No one was harmed in the process.