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The guest judge was the highly esteemed Santiago Lastra.
Championing British produce in his innovative Mexican dishes, Santiago Lastra serves a menu both rooted in tradition and featuring plenty of modern twists at Marylebone (London) restaurant KOL where he is owner and head chef.
For the challenge, the chefs were tasked with creating a bite-sized amuse-bouche served on top of a cracker for a Ritz Crackers-sponsored challenge. First, each contestant chose one item from a display table showcasing several "unique and unexpected" ingredients, which included:

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