Ep 7. The Silent Bowl, the Eloquent Bowl
- TV14
- April 13, 2010
- 25 min
In this episode of Food Wars, titled "The Silent Bowl, The Eloquent Bowl," we see our protagonist, Soma Yukihira, attempting to improve his dish and impress the judges in the Fall Classic preliminaries. The competition is heating up, and all the contestants are bringing their best game.
Soma's dish is the "Soupe De Poisson Ramen," a fusion of French and Japanese cuisines. His dish is unique and flavorful, but lacks the traditional umami taste that the judges are looking for. As a result, Soma is not confident about his chances of moving forward in the competition.
Meanwhile, we see the other contestants showcasing their own unique dishes. One contestant, Akira Hayama, produces a dish called "Hojicha Smoked Sardine," which uses tea leaves to smoke the sardines and provide a unique flavor. Another contestant, Alice Nakiri, uses molecular gastronomy to create her dish "Rainbow Terrine," which is a visually stunning and colorful dish.
As the competition progresses, Soma discovers that one of his hotplates is malfunctioning. With limited time left to improve his dish, he decides to create a new dish on the spot. He calls it the "Gotcha! Pork Roast." This dish is different from his original dish in that it focuses on the traditional umami taste, which the judges love. The "Gotcha! Pork Roast" ultimately saves Soma, allowing him to move forward in the competition.
The episode also features a deep dive into the world of umami, and how it is a crucial component of Japanese cuisine. We see scenes of the judges discussing the importance of umami, and how a dish's flavor profile can make or break the dish.
Overall, "The Silent Bowl, The Eloquent Bowl" is an exciting episode that showcases the creativity and skill of the contestants in the Fall Classic preliminaries. It also highlights the importance of flavor balance and umami in the world of Japanese cuisine. Fans of the show will undoubtedly be on the edge of their seats as they watch Soma attempt to improve his dish and win over the judges.
