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      Mercedes Minaya Palacios posted an update

      a year ago (edited)

      Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

      Cooked leeks with mussels au gratin

      Leeks cooked at low temperature

      Then a roux of mussel broth and white wine, chopped steamed mussels, spring onion and hot bell pepper.

      I cover the leeks with the roux and breadcrumbs and put them to gratin.

      Garnish with steamed mussels, chili threads, and chives

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      Lana Mihajlović, Mercedes Delgado de Miguel and 9 others
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      • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

        now what do I do with so much beauty and simplicity in one dish? that combination of technique and sensibility is delicious… what inspired you to transform such a humble ingredient as leeks into something so elegant?
        Mer the queen of asparagus, leeks and canapés👑

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      • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

        The plating is super neat, clean, well balanced and with colors that catch the eye. That golden brown gratin looks tremendous, and the chili threads give it a very pro touch.

        The mussels are great placed, and the chives add freshness and a very nice visual point. Have you ever tried using panko for the gratin? What was the most challenging thing for you in this preparation? The cooking point of the leeks, the flavor of the sauce, or that everything was well assembled?

        congratulations! I loved the photography and the plating.👏🏼

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        • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

          @Sussan Estela Olaya para mí era imprescindible que el puerro al partir pareciese crema , pero que no se desmoronara, luego con la conjunción de la roux quedó súper armonioso, el sabor predomina te del mejillón y su caldo le dio mucho protagonismo al plato, lo demás fue coser y cantar como decimos aquí,

          • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

            @undefined Me encanta cómo lo planteaste, Mercedes. Ese detalle de buscar que el puerro pareciera crema al cortarlo, pero sin que se deshiciera, habla del cuidado y sensibilidad que le pusiste al plato. Y con la roux bien integrada, seguro quedó una textura muy elegante. Qué bonito que el caldo del mejillón haya tenido ese protagonismo, al final esos pequeños detalles son los que elevan un plato. ¡Felicitaciones de nuevo! Te quedó increíble.❤️

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          • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

            @Sussan Estela Olaya gracias de nuevo

          • Pure beauty! What a beautiful dish!

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            a year ago
            • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

              It looks amazing Mercedes. A great dish👏👏👏

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              a year ago
              • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

                Rich proposal 😋😋😋😋😋

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                • Level: level 4 executive chef 2 Executive Chef

                  A great dish.

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                  a year ago
                  • thank you so much for sharing!

                    🤤🤤🤤

                    The plating is beautiful.

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                    a year ago
                    • Level: level 3 sous 3 Sous Chef

                      Honestly, I could eat this by the tray. Beautiful work!

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                    • Level: favicon spaced Scoolinary Team

                      🎉 Congratulations!

                      Your photo has been recognized with the Badge Scoolistar award and you’ve earned 100 Scoolipoints for sharing a truly amazing image.

                      As it deserves all the recognition, we will post it on our Instagram stories.

                      thanks for inspiring us and congratulations on this great achievement! 👏

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