Estonians are the singing nation. We regained independence without any bloodshed only by singing…
The Singing Revolution lasted over 4 years and In 1990 Estonians promised to eat even potato peelings in name of independent state.
In order to handle the deficit, in 1990 the government established a rationing system. This meant that for buying a product in a shop one had to produce not just a bank-note – the rouble – but also a special coupon. The coupon was actually a simple piece of paper cut out from a printed A4 sheet. These coupons were distributed to households according to the number of family members.
1991, 20th of august we got freedom and independent state. Few months later were stores full of different goods and food. Would be only money for that 🙂
But, we still like potato skins, because of delicious taste 🙂
Celebrate with us 🙂
Simple Potato Skins
In 1990 Estonians promised to eat even potato peelings in name of independent state. And realised that this is the delicious food.
Ingredients
- 2 potatoes for each eater
- oil
- salt, pepper, caraway seeds, rosemary
Directions
- Peel potatoes and get thick skins
- Dry peelings using kitchen paper
- Mix together oil and seasoning. Pour peelings in and coat skins with mixture.
- Preheat oven. Line baking sheet with foil. Place peelings on the baking sheet
- Bake for 10-15 minutes (depending on thickness) until browned at 200 C grilling mode
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Wonderful story of your nation’s regaining independence, and I am sure the crispy potato skins are delicious too.
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Thank you for your comment !! 🙂
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great
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Happy “restoration of Estonian independence” Day! Your potatoes not only look wonderful, I bet they taste fantastic. I will be trying this. A bit of Creme Fraiche, snipped chive, crumbled bacon and a cold öl (Beer). That’s comfort food.
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Thank you thank you thank you 🙂 :).:)
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I was just thinking of our potato skins – the potatoes are scooped out and filled with cheese and bacon and garnished with sour cream and chives – but they seem bloated and overblown compared to this simple elegance!!
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Your recipe sounds very attempting and delicious, I should try this 🙂
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Oh, it IS good but fattening! After the potato shells are filled with cheese and bacon it usually goes under the broiler to melt.
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🙂
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These look so delicious – and I’m sure the skins are packed with all of the fibre too! 😊
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Yes, You right 🙂 🙂
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I loved hearing the story but just look at those potato skins! Wow! That’s not too much suffering, lol!! I like the presentation as if the simple potato skin is a haute cuisine meal! 🙂
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Thank you 🙂 !
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Thank you. I am looking for simple potatoe recipes and this is good.
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You welcome 😉 Thank you!
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Sounds great im hungry thinking about it. Great post
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Thank you 🙂 🙂
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Your welcome
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Great story about your country gaining independence. I have never heard of a country singing for freedom. How was this possible? The potatoe skin recipe looks delicious. I hope I will be able to make it as great as yours.
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It was possible 🙂 You can read more https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_Revolution
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Looks great! Estonia is a fascinating place 🙂
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Thank you! 🙂
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Looks delicious. We wish we had a chance to visit Estonia when we were in Latvia… maybe next time.
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You are welcome 🙂 let see next time 🙂 🙂
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