Idia Shroud Apprentice Chef SR Personal Story [translate]
Cook stuffed bell peppers~ Part 1
Ghost Chef: Now I'm going to ask you to make Stuffed Peppers… Idiya-kun, have you ever cooked?
Ghost Chef: Oh, are you nervous? This program is designed for newbies like you. It's okay if you fail at something!
Idia: Oh. That's the default value for me… No… it's too complicated to explain. Let's just leave it unexplained.
Ghost Chef: Idia-kun? Are you sure you want to keep this up?
Ghost Chef: First let's prepare the bell peppers. Take the biggest part. Cut it off and remove the seeds and the white part inside with your fingers. The seeds stick to the peppers and can be difficult to remove, but they are not tasty if they are left. Make sure you remove them carefully.
Idia: Rounded bell peppers on a flat cutting board. Slicing, for example… oh~, is not stable*. I'm not kidding about getting hurt over a lesson that doesn't matter. Hold it tight and… careful… careful… careful.
Idia: …Ugh, I was so nervous. So, next, I'm gonna remove the contents with my fingers, and… Ugh… that damp feeling, I hate it so much. ……
Ghost Chef: You have to be gentle and careful not to damage the vegetable. But there's a lot of work ahead, so don't drag it out.
Idia: What…? Which to choose, caution or swiftness! Eeek, the seeds are clinging to your hands… Ugh.
Ghost Chef: After removing the seeds, slice the bell peppers into 2 cm wide circles. Take care to cut the slices evenly so that the thickness does not vary.
Idia: … If you're so sure, why don't you consider using something other than a knife? I'm sure a beginner would make a mistake! I don't know…?
Ghost Chef: You don't have to think so hard. It's just a guide.
Idia: Oh, as long as it fits into the framework? Then say so at the beginning…
Ghost Chef: The first step is to prepare the seeds for the filling. The ingredients are placed in a bowl according to the recipe.
Idia: You will need to measure out: 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons milk, egg, salt and ground pepper… "Just a little". To your taste. A recipe that is impossible to replicate, as half the recipe is "to the taste of the cook". An incredibly vague recipe. If I really liked peppers, I think it would be a little different???
Ghost Chef: Hmmm… With this recipe, I'd say you need about 3 pinches. You just do a quick flick with your wrist 3 times on the jar and poof!
Idia: Poof! The way you flick your wrist, with what force. There are a lot of mistakes in how you flick your wrists, how much force you use, difference in physique and so on.
Ghost Chef: There are so many. I never thought I'd be asked about it.
Idia: …Ha, well, okay. If we have more free time. It's a hassle, let's just brush it off and decide as we go along…
Ghost Chef: But still, you're very inquisitive. You care a lot about details, don't you? Have you become a bit more interested in cooking?
Idia: No…? Yes, how did that happen…? It's… First of all, I'm not interested in food per se at all. In fact, I often forget to eat…
Ghost Chef: Yee!? Your family will be worried.
Idia: Well… I've tried a lot of nutrition apps. My brother does a lot more than these nutritional management apps… When I decided to take this course, I said I hoped it would spark an interest in cooking.
Ghost Chef: You're a very good brother. And what do you think of the course?
Idia: I'm really trying, but. Cooking for myself is a waste of time when eating is such a hassle. But in general, there's nothing better than a full meal.
Ghost Chef: Master-Chef fails! But look, kitchen appliances have come a long way lately! There are even pots and pans that you just put the necessary ingredients and seasonings in and they automatically cook the dish for you!
Idia: Ah… Why learn to cook from scratch when you have such a handy saucepan?
Ghost Chef: No, no, no, you still cut and measure the ingredients. You have to do all the work yourself.
Idia: Why do that? You could do more with appliances!
Ghost Chef: Really? I think cooking on your own is amazing.
Idia: If you're going to call it 'automatic cooking', at least start by preparing the ingredients and measuring out the seasonings. You put the ingredients in a saucepan, cover and wait for a while. Then all you have to do is transfer it to a plate ~ like this.
Ghost Chef: If a pot like this were actually made, we could lose our jobs.
Idia: If you want to create a kitchen appliance "Idia Incarnate"… First of all, we will definitely quantify the expression "a little". To do this, I need to collect data based on the actual cooking process. Chef, I will collect data for the production of a kitchen appliance. Can I leave the actual work to you?
Ghost Chef: That's impossible! I'm very glad you're motivated! But you have to do all the work yourself!
Cook stuffed bell peppers~ Part 2
Ghost Chef: Lightly sprinkle the inside of the bell peppers with flour and fill them with the seeds you have just mixed in. You can substitute other flour, but… Basically, follow the recipe as it will affect the finished product.
Idia: Ah, the same principle that interchangeable parts work well, but the original parts are better. I get it.
Ghost Chef: Original parts…? Phew, that's an expression I don't understand. Okay, now take the seeds. Make sure you put them densely and generously inside the bell peppers so there are no voids.
Idia: Hiii… The minced meat clings to my fingers oooh! Is this another pattern that can't be quantified? I have to adjust the number of seeds according to the inner diameter of the paprika. The only way to calculate the appropriate number of grams is to collect the data several times in the same operation?… haha, I have everything collected.
Ghost Chef: Then bake it. The important thing is to let the pan reach the right temperature before laying out the peppers. Don't forget to grease the pan with oil before heating. Keep the temperature on a medium level.
Idia: …What is the right temperature in the first place? How do I know if my pan has the right temperature?
Ghost Chef: Hold your hand over the frying pan. If it's warm, it's ready.
Idia: That's it, use your hands again! The boundary between warm and hot varies a lot from person to person… One thing after another. More and more data has to be collected…
Ghost Chef: I'll check it this time. Let's see… Yes, that's about the right temperature. Idia-kun, try to hold it.
Idia: How warm, how hot…? Yes, chef… I need to measure the temperature of the surface of the pan…
Ghost Chef: Hmmm, there are such devices, but… Not in our kitchen.
Idia: Well, that's to be expected… There's nothing I can do about it. Maybe I should just give up this time and get started.
Idia: Hiya! Oil crackles and splatters… Eeek! Don't swoop down on me!
Ghost Chef: Idia-kun, stay with me! Put all the rest of the stuffing in the pan!
Idia: No, but there's no way I can get close when there's oil splattering around! I need protective clothing… or at least a shield! What you see there is… A lid for the pan, not for the pot! It's a starting device, but it's better than nothing! With one hand on the other, here we go!
Idia: The mission of putting the stuffed peppers in the pan is complete. Now we can take a break…
Ghost Chef: Turn over the first one you put down or it'll burn! Get the spatula!
Idia: Hee, no time to rest!
Idia: Ha, ha… …I managed to finish…
Ghost Chef: Good job. The judges should be here by now, it's time to bring in the dish.
Сater： Oh, so it was Idiah-kun who cooked for us. Kei-kun will act as your judge~♪
Cater: Trying food cooked by my classmates is a new experience for me. I can't wait to see the stuffed bell peppers you made, Idia!
Idia: A lot of pressure even before the food is served. Ah…・・ Here… This way, this way… That's it…
Cater: Thank you~ Wow! It looks great! Colourful and the shape is cute and floral! Can I take a quick picture before I eat it?
Idia: W-well… Uh… D-do whatever you want…
Idia: Is this, my cheesy streak spreading on the internet? It's not funny at all…
Cater: …I'm done taking pictures! Time to try it!
Idia: What? Eeek…n-not to deny that it's overcooked, and if anything, it's burnt in places, but… ?
Cater: Yes, there are some burnt areas. But all in all, it's better than an uncooked dish.
Idia: Is that a… a distraction? Or is it just that Kater-schi's taste buds have a wide area to hit…?
Ghost Chef: Good for you, Idia-kun. You have a passing grade.
Idia: Waa… At least it wasn't bad…. The course is over. It's hard not to say "Passed, program complete!"… I'll have to spend the rest of my time pondering the design of the "Idia Incarnate" cooking appliance*. Oh really, it's time to get on with it~!
*Idia means that the peppers may not stand straight. The knife may slip, or the pepper may turn the other way round, etc.
*Calambour with Idia's name and the word 'idea'
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