The meat was then thinly sliced across the grain and stuffed into fresh Italian bread. Watermelon steaks are sliced and cooked pieces of watermelon. Bottarga usually is sliced thinly or grated when it is served. These hams are not thinly sliced, but cut into bite-sized chunks. They are sliced thinly, and fried in oil until golden colored. Chayote can be sliced lengthwise and eaten using salad dressing dip. It is commonly sliced and browned in butter or bacon fat prior to consumption. In Java, the seeds are sliced thin and cooked with sugar as a confection. Plantains are sliced in long pieces and fried in oil. Some regional versions blend in dough, sauerkraut or sliced smoked meat. Hard-boiled eggs are commonly sliced, particularly for use in sandwiches. Almonds are available in many forms, such as whole, sliced (flaked, slivered), and as flour. If the fruit is to be dried, it is usually sliced and sun-dried. When prepared for serving, it is sliced and fried. Spam can also be sliced, battered and deep-fried into Spam fritters.