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Lana Mihajlović posted an update
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Scoolinar
Crimson Crunch Royale
Baked red potato patties with cheese, creamy parsley sauce, smoked pork crisps, and black caviar
#PatataChallenge
Profile: Amateur
Ingredients: Red Bliss potatoes; Aged semi-hard cheese (kačkavalj); Sour cream; Mayonnaise; Fresh parsley; Smoked shredded pork crisps (duvan čvarci); Black caviar
Techniques used:
Grating:
Potatoes and cheese were coarsely grated to achieve a texture ideal for binding and baking.Mélange (gentle folding):
Grated ingredients were gently folded together by hand to preserve lightness and avoid over-compression.Paner-pressing:
The mixture was lightly pressed into rustic discs without using molds, embracing a natural, handmade look.Oven-roasting:
Discs were roasted in the oven with no added fat, to create a crisp exterior and juicy interior.Brunoise:
Parsley was finely diced into brunoise to evenly release its fresh aroma into the sauce.Cold preparation:
The sauce of sour cream, mayonnaise, and parsley brunoise was prepared cold to preserve delicate raw flavors.Layering:
Final assembly followed a layered approach: roasted potato base, then cold sauce, followed by shredded smoked pork crisps, and topped with a delicate spoonful of black caviar.Brief description of the concept behind the dish:
At the heart of this dish lies a gastronomic tale of clashing worlds… where earth and sea, village and salon, tradition and rebellion meet in a single bite.
“Crimson Crunch Royale” is not merely a plate of food, it’s a micro-drama of flavor. The foundation of red potatoes, humble and stubborn like the farmer who planted them, is lovingly grated and joined with cheese that melts and releases its soul in the oven. Upon this golden stage rises a cold, silky sauce, a tender embrace of sour cream and mayo, dusted with parsley as if scattered by a breeze from a grandmother’s window waiting for lunch.
Then comes the twist: duvan čvarci, smoked pork crisps, torn like pages from memory… evoking pantry jars, hearth smoke, and hands salted from seasoning meats. And finally, in quiet defiance of expectation, a dollop of black caviar. Not as a snobbish flourish, but as a counterpoint, the final sentence in a novel you reread just to be sure it truly ended that beautifully.
This dish was born in the soul of a chef who knows that potatoes don’t have to be plain, that pork crisps can be sophisticated, and that sometimes, caviar just needs the courage to sit beside a peasant legend.
Maloles Muñoz, Mercedes Delgado de Miguel and 6 others9 Comments-
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Scoolinary Team
What a beautifully thought-out presentation, Lana!
You considered every detail,from the texture to the balance of flavors. I loved how you managed to tell a story through the dish; it makes it even more special.I feel like that’s becoming your signature, something that makes each of your creations truly stand out.
I really enjoy the way you describe each of your dishes.
The touch of black caviar as a “counterpoint” was such an interesting surprise.
Did you draw inspiration from a personal memory or perhaps a traditional dish for this combination?
Thank you for sharing something so creative and heartfelt and for joining the challenge!❤️
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@undefined Thank you from the bottom of my heart for such a warm and thoughtful comment! It truly means a lot to me that you recognized the effort and emotion behind the dish. For me, cooking is exactly that: telling a story through flavors, aromas, and textures. The inspiration for this dish came from a contrast between my childhood and the present.
Grated potatoes and smoked pork cracklings take me back to my grandmother’s kitchen, where everything was rustic, warm, and unpretentious, just pure soul on a plate. And the black caviar is a small, perhaps unexpected touch of luxury, symbolizing everything I’ve learned to appreciate later in life… subtlety, complexity, and balance. I’m so glad it was you who noticed that interplay and the “counterpoint” of flavors. Thank you once again for your support and kind words, they truly mean a lot! ❤️
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@lanamihajlovic Dear Lana, your words are so lovely. Your work, care, and dedication shine through in every post you share. I truly admire what you do and how beautifully and passionately you tell each story. I’m officially a fan,of the way you cook and all the love and warmth you put into it. Big hug! 😊
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Cuanta dedicación en cada plato 👏🏼👏🏼@lanamihajlovic
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@undefined Thank you so much my dear Carolina. That means the world to me! ✨
I really do try to pour a bit of heart and story into each plate, so hearing that it comes through is incredibly encouraging. 💞
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Me encanta el nombre de este plato, me encanta que lo describas como un microdrama de sabor, me encantan tus historias -como ya te he dicho en alguna ocasión-, y me encanta el resultado final del plato.
Te estas saliendo en este reto!!
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@Beatriz Torija Ohhh sis thanks…I really enjoyed this challenge (although every time a new one is published my head explodes, and in the end I don’t have time for everything I want 😁). These challenges somehow make it feel as if we are all together in the same kitchen and cooking. The potato was definitely on the throne these two weeks ❤️
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Sabia que se me habia quedado algo sin comentarte y ahora veo tu plato de nuevo. Oye, me parece una genialidad tambien como todo lo que nos compartes. Bravo niña!!👏👏
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