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Spanish term or phrase:
con peineta de jamón
English translation:
topped with a crest of ham
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Noni Gilbert Riley
Jun 28, 2010 15:31
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con peineta de jamón
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This is a decoration given to a starter, some hummus, and it is served "con peineta de jamón". The designer of the dish has confirmed that this is a piece of jamón serrano placed to look like a "peineta" decorative comb. The restauarant aims for the upmarket diner, but I don't think we can expect the English speaking diners to know what a peineta is.
http://webosfritos.es/2008/12/pastel-de-alcachofa-con-peinet... This is not ham, but artichoke, but gives a good idea of what the decoration will look like.
A peineta, in the context of cookery, would also stimes be like a "teja", as in this photo: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6bHYMv7lck4/SwL4rYEm5KI/AAAAAAAAAw...
This is a decoration given to a starter, some hummus, and it is served "con peineta de jamón". The designer of the dish has confirmed that this is a piece of jamón serrano placed to look like a "peineta" decorative comb. The restauarant aims for the upmarket diner, but I don't think we can expect the English speaking diners to know what a peineta is.
http://webosfritos.es/2008/12/pastel-de-alcachofa-con-peinet... This is not ham, but artichoke, but gives a good idea of what the decoration will look like.
A peineta, in the context of cookery, would also stimes be like a "teja", as in this photo: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_6bHYMv7lck4/SwL4rYEm5KI/AAAAAAAAAw...
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Jun 28, 2010 15:39: Noni Gilbert Riley changed "Language pair" from "English to Spanish" to "Spanish to English"
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topped with a crest of ham
Looking at the photo gave me this impression of what it might look like. The word fringe came to mind too, but as that normally hangs downwards thought it might be a bit odd.
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Comment: "Although loathe to leave the image of the peineta behind, I felt most comfortable with this one in English. Thanks to all for great suggestions."
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Leonardo Lamarche
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Spanish Ham (presented as an ornamental comb)
Well, it is an option.
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Kate Major Patience
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Iberian Ham Snap/Comb
A suggestion. Like a brandy snap.
Or why not comb?
Like honeycomb (in the context of a posh menu)
(Perhaps if you saw it or a dodgy menu you might do a double take).
I still think you would think of honeycomb, rather...
Will keep thinking, too.
You might also consider "tuile" but I am not so sure that this isn't moving too far away from the visual form (specifically, the holes).
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"wafer" might work too (like those they put on ice-cream desserts). I still like comb, for the record, though it is the most literal. It's such a Spanish thing it seems a shame to lose it if there's no need!
Or why not comb?
Like honeycomb (in the context of a posh menu)
(Perhaps if you saw it or a dodgy menu you might do a double take).
I still think you would think of honeycomb, rather...
Will keep thinking, too.
You might also consider "tuile" but I am not so sure that this isn't moving too far away from the visual form (specifically, the holes).
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Note added at 18 mins (2010-06-28 15:49:29 GMT)
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"wafer" might work too (like those they put on ice-cream desserts). I still like comb, for the record, though it is the most literal. It's such a Spanish thing it seems a shame to lose it if there's no need!
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Elizabeth Medina
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garnished with a "comb" of Serrano ham
Another option.
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with a plume of Serrano ham
Might work...
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