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TheDens July 5, 2006 10:26 AM

Cucumbers
 
[b]ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD[/b]

1 large thinly sliced cucumber, seeded and peeled
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger

Toss all ingredients in a bowl. Refrigerate at least one hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve cold.

Zana May 19, 2012 11:31 PM

Cucumbers
 
[B]Cucumber-Dill Dip[/B]


1 cucumber, medium
2 teaspoons dried dill, crushed
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped or 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup green bell pepper, diced

Peel, seed and finely dice the cucumber.
Using a colander, squeeze out any excess water from the cucumber chunks.
Place in a bowl and blend will with the pepper and dill.
Blend in the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly.
Cover and chill.


Makes about 3 cups of dip.

Zana December 1, 2012 12:16 AM

[B]Chilly Cucumber Dip [/B]
(appetizer)

[I][B]Ingredients:[/B][/I]
2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded & grated
1 cup sour cream
1 cup plain yogurt
1/4 cup green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh mint chopped
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
salt & pepper to taste

[B][I]Directions:[/I][/B]
1. Combine all ingredients & mix well.
2. Serve with pita bread, pita chips or bagel chips.

The Skinny: Use low-fat sour cream & low-fat yogurt. The rest of the ingredients are good as is.

pycoder June 14, 2014 01:22 AM

Thai Cucumber Salad
 
[B]Ingredients[/B]
[LIST][*][LIST][*] 1/3 cup shallots, minced[*] 1/3 cup green onions, sliced[*] 4 medium cucumbers, *see note 1[*] 4 small hot chili peppers, *see note 2[*] 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar[*] 2 tablespoons sugar[*] 1/2 teaspoon salt[*] 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped[/LIST] [/LIST]
[B]Instructions[/B]
[LIST][*][LIST=1][*]Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.[*]Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir well.[*]Add to the cucumber mixture, tossing to coat.[*]Stir in the cilantro.[*]Allow to stand in the refrigerator for 20 to 40 minutes.[/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Notes[/B][INDENT][LIST=1][*][SIZE=3]About 2 1/2 pounds of cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced.[/SIZE][*][SIZE=3]Small hot red chiles, halved lengh wise, seeded, and thinly sliced ( about 1 to 2 tablespoons). I use thai chili peppers when I have them, otherwise use habanero or another pepper of your choosing.
[/SIZE][/LIST][/INDENT]

pycoder June 14, 2014 01:41 AM

Japanese Restaurant Cucumber Salad
 
[B]Ingredients[/B]
[LIST][*][LIST][*] 2 tablespoons white sugar[*] 2 tablespoons rice vinegar[*] 1 teaspoon Asian (toasted) sesame oil[*] 1 teaspoon chili paste (sambal oelek)[*] salt to taste[*] 2 large cucumbers - peeled, seeded, and cut into 1/4-inch slices[/LIST] [/LIST] [B]Instructions[/B]
[LIST][*][LIST=1][*]Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile paste, and salt together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and stir to coat.[*]Allow salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.[/LIST]
[B]Notes[/B][*]I use Japanese cucumbers so I don't need to seed them.[/LIST]

Got Worms? June 23, 2014 02:02 PM

[B]Sweet Pickle Relish[/B]

1 quart chopper cucumbers (about 4 medium)
2 cups chopped onions (about 2 medium)
1 cup chopped sweet green peppers (about 1 medium)
1 cup chopped sweet red peppers (about 1 medium)
1/4 cup salt
3 1/2 cups sugar
2 cups vinegar
1 Tablespoon celery seed
1 Tablespoon mustard seed
............................

Combine cucumbers, onions, green and red peppers in a large bowl. Sprinkle with the salt and cover with cold water. Let stand 2 hours. Drain thoroughly; press out excess liquid. Combine sugar, vinegar, and spices in a large sauce pot. Bring to boil. Add drained veggies and simmer 10 min. Pack in pint or 1/2 pint jars and process 10 min.
makes about 4 pints.


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