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monkey dish
What does monkey dish mean?
Small round dish — usually 3 to 5 inches — used for ramekin-style portions: dipping sauces, nuts, olives, side of slaw, lemon wedges. A staple piece of restaurant smallware. Origin is murky but the name's been kicking around the trade for over a century.
"Two monkey dishes of ranch on the wing order."
Frequently asked questions
What is a monkey dish?
A monkey dish is a tiny round bowl used in restaurant kitchens to hold sauces, sides or garnishes.
How do you use monkey dish in a sentence?
"Plate the fries and drop some ketchup in a monkey dish on the side."
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