Why do Russians eat potatoes without the skin? (13)

[JJorgensen]

Here in Maine it is normal for restaurants to offer only "homestyle" french fries, which are fries with the skin on.

 Jorgensen





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From: SEELANGS: Slavic & East European Languages and Literatures list on behalf of Elena Gapova
Sent: Sun 2/7/2010 4:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [SEELANGS] Why do Russians eat potatoes without the skin? (13)
 
I think, this has to do with cooking methods. In Russia (Belarus, etc).
potatoes are usually eaten boiled or fried. With these, the skins can hardly
be a delicacy.
Baked potatoes (if they are not baked "?? ??????" during a hiking trip) are
more an American thing, and with this method, skins are delicious.
e.g.

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