Ep 32. Water and Flame! Excitement! Legendary Cook!
- March 8, 1998
Cooking Master Boy is a Japanese anime television series produced by Nippon Animation. The show is based on the manga series of the same name written by Etsushi Ogawa. It follows the journey of a young chef, Liu Mao Xing, who seeks to become a legendary chef in China. In the 32nd episode of the first season, titled Water and Flame! Excitement! Legendary Cook!, Mao takes on a new culinary challenge that will test his skills and push him to his limits.
The episode begins with Mao arriving in a small town surrounded by mountains and lakes. This place is known for its unique cuisine, which combines the flavors of fire and water. Mao is excited to try this new style of cooking and sets out to explore the town. He finds that the locals are passionate about their food and are always experimenting with new flavors and techniques.
Mao meets a young girl named Zhang, who takes him to a secret location where she shows him a beautiful lake with clear blue waters. Zhang tells Mao that this is the sacred lake, which is believed to possess magical powers. She tells him that the chefs of the town use the water from this lake to create their signature dishes.
Mao is fascinated by this and decides to use this water in his cooking. He also discovers that the chefs of this town use a unique technique called flame-searing, where they cook the food over open flames and then plunge it into the cold water of the sacred lake. This gives the food a unique flavor and texture, which cannot be replicated anywhere else.
Mao decides to try this technique and sets up his cooking station by the lake. He chooses to prepare a dish called "Crab Meets Flames," which is a fusion of crab meat, spices, and vegetables. Mao carefully sears the crab meat over the flames and then dips it into the cold water of the lake. The result is a dish that is bursting with flavor and has a crispy texture.
The locals are impressed by Mao's skills and invite him to participate in a cooking contest, where he will compete against the best chefs of the town. Mao accepts the challenge and prepares to face his opponents. The contest is intense, and the chefs are all determined to win. Mao remains focused and uses his knowledge and skills to create unique dishes that impress the judges.
In the end, Mao emerges as the winner of the contest, and the locals cheer him on. Mao is ecstatic, and he realizes that this is just the beginning of his journey to becoming a legendary chef. He bids farewell to Zhang and the other locals and sets out to explore new culinary challenges.
Water and Flame! Excitement! Legendary Cook! is a thrilling episode that showcases Mao's passion for cooking and his determination to succeed. The episode is filled with exciting cooking scenes, stunning visuals, and a captivating storyline. It is a must-watch for fans of the series and anyone who loves food and cooking.