Potatoes are peeled and sliced very thin. Before consumption, they are peeled and sliced. The stems can be peeled and then steamed or boiled. The stalks are thoroughly peeled, and either eaten raw, or boiled in salt water. Fresh ginger may be peeled before eating. Once ripened, the bananas are peeled. Generally, the cucumbers are not peeled. The casing is peeled off after cooking, resulting in "skinless" franks. If they cannot be peeled by hand, they are not ripe enough. Any surplus stem is cut away, and any loose surface leaves are peeled and discarded. Mandarins are generally peeled and eaten fresh or used in salads, desserts and main dishes. Next, the skin is carefully peeled off and the seeds are removed. Alves picked up the banana, peeled it and took a bite. The young stems and leafstalks were peeled and usually eaten raw. Tangerines are most commonly peeled and eaten by hand.