Takumi Aldini is a talented young chef from Italy. He specializes in Italian cuisine, such as pizza and pasta. He also considers Souma his greatest rival.
In this article, we'll discuss Takumi's best dishes in the story. Curious? Check out the review below!
1. Aigamo Grilled with Spices
Aigamo Grilled with Spices is a dish made by Takumi and Isami during their match against Souma and Megumi on the first day of training camp. They use aigamo duck as the base ingredient.
The Takumi brothers coat the meat in a sauce similar to Italian salsa verde, but with a Japanese twist. They create the sauce with various ingredients and seasonings, such as uruka, chive leaves, and yuzu paste.
2. Insalata Frittata
During training camp, the students are challenged to prepare breakfast for the hotel guests. At that time, Takumi made Insalata Frittata his signature dish to attract customers.
Insalata Frittata is made with egg and cheese and served with a vegetable salad. The dish offers a variety of textures, from the softness of the frittata to the freshness of the vegetables.
3. Naporitan Curry Fettuccine
Takumi's next best dish is Naporitan Curry Fettuccine. He served this dish during the pre-elimination round of the Fall Selection. The dish proved to be a hit with the judges.
Naporitan Curry Fettuccine is a pasta dish seasoned with a curry recipe and various additional ingredients, such as steamed pork and mushrooms. Furthermore, the dish has three layers, enhancing its flavor.
4. Lemon Curd Italiano Semifreddo
Lemon Curd Italiano Semifreddo was created by Takumi when he faced Subaru in the quarter-finals of the Fall Selection. This dish interestingly combines the flavors of cuisines from two countries: England and Italy.
Takumi's Lemon Curd Italiano Semifreddo has four layers of lemon curd. He uses olive oil to minimize the use of butter and enhance the lemon flavor.
5. Doppio Mezzaluna Pizza
Next, there's the Doppio Mezzaluna Pizza, which Takumi made when he fought Eizan in a match against the Central Regiment de Cuisine. The pizza is unique because it's divided into two sections with distinct flavors.
The first section consists of thinly sliced meat and ginger. Meanwhile, the second section is quattro formagio seasoned with black pepper. Takumi's creativity in this dish allowed him to defeat Eizan.
6. Calamari Ripieni
Calamari Ripieni is a dish Takumi created in his match against Rindou Kobayashi. The dish uses squid prepared with various ingredients.
Takumi cuts the squid thickly, despite the risk. He also topped the dish with a special sauce mixed with cream to deepen the sour and salty flavors.
7. Aldini Style Cheese Fondue Minestrone
Finally, there's the Aldini Style Cheese Fondue Minestrone, which Takumi presented at the BLUE competition selection event. The dish received positive reviews from the judges, earning him a score of 958 points.
Aldini Style Cheese Fondue Minestrone is made with tomatoes and several types of cheese. The olive oil in the dish balances the flavors of the tomatoes and cheese, creating a harmonious blend.