White lies

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Warning explicit language

Mingming

Pagtapos namin magpalit ng damit ay pumunta na kami sa mga subjects namin.

I'm wearing my uniform as a chef. We're here in the kitchen. Our task is to make a perfect roasted chicken na basic para sa'kin.

Our prof is walking back and forth in front of us, while me and my classmates are lined up here at the kitchen counter.

I already did it nang lutuan ko yung mga tukmols nito dati, but i don't know if i will cook it perfectly now.

"Remember to wash your hands thoroughly and tie back your hair. Safety is always our top priority." Our prof reminded us.

"Pay attention to the techniques we've learned. Practice makes perfect!"

Our prof stopped in our front. "Don't be afraid to taste your dish as you cook. Adjust the seasoning as needed. understand?"

"Yes chef!" We said. At nag umpisa nang mag luto

I started by preheating the oven to 425°F (220°C) and gathering all of the ingredients I would need. I rinsed the chicken inside and out with cold water, then patted it dry with paper towels.

Lumipat ako sa likod 'ko dahil nando'n ang ibang ingredients. I mixed together olive oil, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in a small bowl.

Bumalik ako kung nasan ang manok na gagamitin 'ko. I rubbed the mixture all over the chicken, making sure to get it under the skin as well.

I placed the chicken in a roasting pan and added lemon slices and fresh herbs to the cavity. I covered the roasting pan with aluminum foil and put it in the oven.

As the minutes ticked by, I couldn't help but feel a sense of pride and accomplishment. Yung iba 'kong kasama iba yung ginawa sa pagluto ng roasted chicken. I don't know what exactly they do dahil nakatuon lang ang pansin 'ko sa ginagawa 'ko.

After 1.5 to 2 hours, I removed the aluminum foil and continued roasting for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the skin was golden brown. I basted the chicken with the pan juices every 20 minutes during the last hour of roasting.

Finally, after what felt like an eternity, the chicken was cooked. I let it rest for 10-15 minutes before carving and serving.

As I took my first bite, I couldn't help but smile. The chicken was perfectly seasoned and tender, and the aroma of fresh herbs and lemon filled the air.

Fuck! Sabi 'ko sa inyo ehh, i know how to do it.

Almost all of us finished cooking so we placed it in front of our prof in a row.

Isa-isang tinikman ng prof namin yung luto namin, while he write our score in his record. Sinusulat din niya sa maliit na papel ang kailangan namin i-improve.

When our prof tasted mine. Bigla akong kinabahan at baka mababa ang score 'ko o mabigyan ako ng note. Di pwede 'yon bawas sa angas 'ko 'yon.

I took a glimpse of him dahil nakayuko ako. He write my score in his record at nilagpasan ako.

Nakahinga 'ko ng maluwag dahil wala naman siyang inabot na note sa'kin. Abay dapat lang.

Sampu kaming student dito at dalawa lang yung nabigyan ng note. Syempre hindi ako kasama do'n.

This is my only class ngayong araw kaya pagtapos kong magpalit ng damit, umalis na 'ko.

Yung niluto 'ko, wag niyo na tanungin dahil kinurakot 'yon ng cafeteria namin. Kakapal.
Pero ok lang. Diet ako.