"Mashed Potatoes? How could something made from nothing but potatoes have this kind of texture and flavor?"
When she heard the secret behind why this "Crispy Roasted Meat" was so delicious, Minezaki's mouth fell slightly open, her face filled with disbelief.
If Soma Yukihira had not revealed the answer, she would never have been able to tell that this was a meatless dish.
It was rich with the aroma of meat, with a unique texture unlike ordinary meat yet remarkably similar to it. If someone had told her it was made with high-grade meat ingredients, Minezaki would not have doubted it in the slightest.
Yet Soma Yukihira was now telling her that aside from the outer layer of Thick-cut Bacon, the main ingredient in this "Crispy Roasted Meat" was actually cheap potatoes.
"Potatoes alone naturally wouldn't work. I first steamed the potatoes and mashed them, then mixed in mushrooms, which are rich in fiber and absorb grease.
"Then I finely chopped Onions to add sweetness and mixed them in, wrapped everything in Thick-cut Bacon, and finally put it in the oven. That makes the bacon on the outside crisp and delicious, while the potatoes and onions inside fully absorb the flavor of the bacon and pork. It becomes almost indistinguishable from the real thing."
As Soma Yukihira explained, Minezaki and the few subordinates beside her finished sharing the modest-sized portion of "Crispy Roasted Meat."
Looking at the empty plate before her, Minezaki, whose appetite had been temporarily satisfied, suddenly changed her tune. "That's right. The dish you served was indeed delicious. Even I have to admit that it was one of the best dishes I've ever eaten.
"But aside from that outer layer of Thick-cut Bacon, can the rest of your dish really be called a meat dish?"
As though