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[whatsamada]

Sender: Ken Amada
To: Everyone
Subject: Help a poor boy cook

Good afternoon,

I hope I'm not bothering anyone but is there anyone who can help me cook? I know I would need to learn how to do it on my own eventually, but I don't know how.

[NEvermind that Shinjiro can cook but he sure knows that he isn't going to be bothering him 24/7 over this!]

Comments

Sender: Anya

[grandduchess_anya]

Here is a great tip, try to cook very simple recipes first. Something like fried eggs or porridge could be easy to do. That is how I started to cook when I first arrived here. As you progress, you can expand with more advance recipes later on.

[whatsamada]

Fried eggs sound simple enough. You just need to cook it in oil, right? As for porridge, I heard it is a lot harder than it looks because of how long it'll take.

[grandduchess_anya]

Yeah, porridge can be tricky to cook properly with the amount of time it takes to cook. But as long as you have the patience for it and keep an eye on the pot, it should be okay and it won’t taste like burnt oats.

Sender: Pauline Bonheur

[ribbonbon]

Is there anything at all you've cooked before? Just to kind of get an idea of where you are.

[whatsamada]

I can cook some scrambled eggs? And boiled one before.

Does that count?

[ribbonbon]

Yeah, that totally counts! Since you already know how to do some basic things, I think you'll be able to pick up some stuff without too much trouble.

Is there anything specific you want to learn to cook or are you just looking for some easy stuff for now?

Sender: Shealtiel

[lemoncandy]

Do you really need to learn? There are places where you can buy food already prepared for you.

( Sincerely, an angel who would probably accidentally slice his entire hand off trying to cut an avocado. Cooking seems hard. )

[whatsamada]

I know but I would have to learn eventually, right? I can't keep relying take out.

And I have a feeling a certain person would tell me to stop too.

[.......just saying.]

[lemoncandy]

What's wrong with take out? Besides, convenience stores and grocery stores have premade food, too. That's healthier, or whatever, for humans. There's no reason you'd be required to learn. And you don't have to listen to anyone if you don't want to.

( What sort of advice is he giving to children?? )

Sender: Zhongli

[gentryofhermitage]

[It's the small human boy again! Zhongli remembers him. Which is why, in elegant script, he replies.]

Are there any particular dishes you enjoy? I happen to know a fair amount about the cuisine of my own world, and perhaps I could assist in finding a recipe similar to one you are familiar with.

[whatsamada]

I do enjoy Omelette Rice but I know it can be a really hard dish to make. But you don't have to try and do that!

I don't want to impose you any more than I have.

[gentryofhermitage]

Hmm... I think I do know of an omelette rice recipe that I came across the last time I visited Inazuma. I could offer you the recipe, provided I remember all the steps. Though if you are looking for simpler dishes, I do know of a few dishes that are staples of Liyuean cuisine that even the most novice of chefs could master.

On the contrary, it would be a delight for me to impart you with the knowledge I have. After all, what better use of knowledge is there other than to share it with others?

Sender: Sorey

[monolike]

Hi Ken! I know how to roast a whole boar over an open fire, does that count?

[whatsamada]

Whoa, you can do that?

That does count but can you even do that here? That seems impossible to me!

[monolike]

Not really. You just need a big fire and a small-ish pig.

Unless it's against some sort of rules here to hunt or cook outdoors...?

sender: leo valdez

[morsecodes]

good news, you've come to the right place! chef leo is just the right person to help you out!!

[Nevermind Leo already tried to help Ken cook once before, and that Ken did not send this directly to him, but Leo's not going to pay attention to that part.]

[whatsamada]

Oh right, I forgot that you can cook too! Could you help me out again? I don't want to keep eating take out all the time.

[Especially when it was starting to get boring eating it too!]

[morsecodes]

nah i feel you, bro! takeout's only good for so long! but yeah, man, i'll totes help you, only i have this sailing trip coming up this weekend, and i'll be gone a few days. maybe when i get back?

[a_sweet_little_peach]

Oh, I'd love to help you learn! Teaching people to cook is one of my favorite things to do!

Is there anything that you do know how to make? If not, that's okay, I just need to get a basis for what you know.

[whatsamada]

Just boiled and scrambled eggs for now. And maybe boiling some vegetables too.

But I'm willing to try anything! As long as I can cook it, I'll try it out.

[a_sweet_little_peach]

One place you can start is adding spices! Start with small amounts -- just a pinch of one or two spices -- and go from there. Eggs and veggies both take well to them, whether it's pepper, hot sauce, cayenne. If you can get it, I'd recommend garlic, too. It's a little complicated to prepare as a spice, but I'd be happy to show you.

Sender: Shinjiro Aragaki

[mortal_son]

you know you're not a bother, right?

[whatsamada]

[Alas, if Ken only knew how to filter this. But until then...!]

I know but I'm going to keep imposing on you. You done a lot for me already.

sender: Zenkichi

[lemiserable]

Depends what you want to learn to cook.

I mostly stuck to instant ramen.

[whatsamada]

But isn't that bad for you? I know that if you keep eating that too long, it might make your blood pressure go high from all the salt?