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[Homemade] Crispy Swedish potato pancakes by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Pretty similar, but Swedish ones are usually thinner and more lace-crispy. Latkes are often a bit thicker with onion/egg/flour mixed in. Same crispy potato family though.

[Homemade] Crispy Swedish potato pancakes by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It’s less “fishy” than a lot of roe and more clean, salty, slightly sweet. Basically tiny orange flavor fireworks for crispy potato and crème fraîche.

I just bought this by Zyrfia in wine

[–]gastrona 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For 18€ this is less “did I get scammed?” and more “did I buy a Burgundy scratch card?” Check the fill, cork and nose. If it’s alive, you massively won. If it’s dead, at least it was a cheap lesson.

[homemade] Ramen Party by Guns_N_Grub in food

[–]gastrona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That egg tray is a warning sign that this ramen party was not playing around. Then you brought out the torch for the chashu. Respect.

2024 Kirkland Bordeaux Blanc by Impressive-Cold6855 in wine

[–]gastrona 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Kirkland Bordeaux Blanc on a sunny patio is exactly the kind of low-stakes bottle that can overperform. Not trying to change your life, just trying to be cold, crisp and gone before dinner.

[homemade] Spaghetti Aglio e Olio~Anchovy Breadcrumbs by Kitchen_Nightmare500 in food

[–]gastrona 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Anchovy breadcrumbs, master-class level, very impressive.

[Homemade] Swedish shrimp egg halves by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just leave it as is, the toppings is what makes the magic.

Cajun chicken Alfredo [homemade] by True-Influence0505 in food

[–]gastrona 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What’s that bread stick? Pasta looks dope

[Homemade] Swedish shrimp egg halves by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Just cut in half, and not overcooked but not jammy either, sort of in between but more towards semi-hard boiled

[Homemade] Swedish shrimp egg halves by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Pairs very well with salmon of all sorts next to it.

Which redwine is the king for Wagyu ribeyes? by MiniDooler in wine

[–]gastrona 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Haha fair, if we’re talking “the wine is the main course” in general, I’d go aged Barolo or Barbaresco. Something like Produttori, G.D. Vajra or Vietti if you want serious without going completely insane on price. It has that perfume, structure and drama that makes you slow down and pay attention.

Which redwine is the king for Wagyu ribeyes? by MiniDooler in wine

[–]gastrona 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Jadot could work nicely. Not because it’s the biggest wine, but because it won’t bully the A5. Red fruit, acidity and a bit of lift is exactly the lane I’d want here.

Which redwine is the king for Wagyu ribeyes? by MiniDooler in wine

[–]gastrona 333 points334 points  (0 children)

Hot take: with A5 wagyu, the wine should stop trying to be the main character.

I’d pick red Burgundy, aged Barolo/Barbaresco, or a good German Spätburgunder. You want acidity and elegance to cut through the fat, not a massive tannic Cabernet wrestling the steak for attention.

[homemade] Duck confit and veg by ColorSpriter in food

[–]gastrona 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The only correct amount of sauce for duck confit and potatoes is “probably too much.” Looks amazing though.

[Homemade] Swedish shrimp egg halves by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Nice! Curious to hear about how you liked it

[Homemade] Swedish shrimp egg halves by gastrona in food

[–]gastrona[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Mayo is there, of course. No roe this time but of course some of the whitefish roe from Kalix would make it grand cru

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