Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

small peel

English answer:

bite-sized peel

Added to glossary by literary
May 12, 2011 07:27
13 yrs ago
English term

small peel

English Art/Literary Cooking / Culinary
I need the diminutive form.
small potato peels (as a side dish)
I see the word "peelets" in many places on the Internet. But does it exist?
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May 12, 2011 07:27: changed "Kudoz queue" from "In queue" to "Public"

Discussion

literary (asker) May 12, 2011:
I believe that baked.
Sarah Bessioud May 12, 2011:
@literary Are the peelings in question fried or baked? Have they been grated, chopped or cut? This may help us to offer better suggestions.
literary (asker) May 12, 2011:
"łupinki ziemniaczane" in Polish
literally "small potato peels/peelings"

Proof from a menu:
"baked potato peels", used like chips in Poland, and at the same price

Responses

57 mins
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bite-sized baked potato peels

Since they are baked, they can't be fries. So using the adjective bite-sized makes this a descriptive menu entry. I would, however, add first another adjective such as 'tasty' to counteract the idea of eating potato peels for those who haven't done so previously- : )
Note from asker:
well, let's make it clear, they are exotic also for Poles - the aim is to "make a trip into history when simple Polish villagers had traditional dishes"; and these peelings will be available in a chic restaurant with lots of French and Italian-sounding dishes. All that to provide an alternative to fast foods.
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46 mins

shredded peel

Not sure if this is what you are looking for, but it certainly fits the picture you provided
Peer comment(s):

disagree Donna Stevens : doesn't sound like a menu item
3 mins
I'm simply helping the Asker to come up with appropriate words. From the pictures provided, I would say that we are looking at "shredded potato peel fries" or something to that effect
agree Sarah Bessioud : I agree with shreds. Gets over the idea of the small size nicely. Would favour skin though, instead of peel.// Just have this image of potato peel shavings sitting in my garbage pot ;-)
2 days 23 hrs
Thanks. I would agree except that diners would expect potato skins to contain a fair bit of flesh // Me too - I don't mind translating them but I wouldn't eat them! ;-)
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10 mins

mini potato skins

I'm not sure that peel is what you're looking for. There is a side dish that consists of deep fried potato skins though - perhaps this is what you mean? They are hollowed out potatoes, in your case maybe cut into strips or small pieces - hence the mini, or even bitesize?

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Note added at 2 days23 hrs (2011-05-15 07:19:41 GMT)
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In light of your additional context, the following suggestions are other options that you may wish to consider:

Potato skin flakes
Potato skin shreds
Potato skin frazzles

Skin and peel are theoretically the same thing on a potato, although seeing potato peel on a menu would definitely turn me off! IMO, peel or peelings tend to be associated with waste that is destined for the garbage, whereas skin sounds much more appetising ;-)

http://www.flickr.com/photos/supercharz/966288293/
stir-fried potato shreds
a northern chinese dish, originally (i think) with green chillis. i used red chillies, rice vinegar, light soy sauce and spring onions. not the best photo. i just wanted to EAT!


http://forum.bodybuilding.com/archive/index.php/t-125502113....
when I was a fat kid my family would always go to this restaurant the next town over. The place had a signature dish called "frazzles". Frazzles were deep fried russet potato skins sliced semi thick and coated with layers of parmesan cheese. Each basket of frazzles were served with an extra creamy ranch dipping sauce...it was possibly the best snack I've ever tasted.
Peer comment(s):

agree B D Finch : Yes. Just because one peels potatoes that doesn't turn their skins into peel! ;)
16 mins
Thanks BD, although in light of the recent discussion post, I'm now not so sure
disagree Donna Stevens : The dish is really made from potato peelings. I've eaten it in Poland.
29 mins
Thanks Donna. It sounds as though I ought to try it;-)
agree Thuy-PTT (X)
1 hr
Thank you Thuy-PTT
agree Jenni Lukac (X) : This sounds better than peel.
9 hrs
Thanks Jenni
agree Amanda Jane Lowles
3 days 12 hrs
Thanks Amanda
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