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This is one of the staple salads that I grew up with as a kid, a speciality that my Hungarian grandma always had on the table.
Using fresh thin slices of cucumber dressed in a light vinaigrette with a little sour cream, this is an ideal summer salad that is served cold.
I have adapted this recipe from a very old cookbook that my grandma gave me called " Culinary Arts Institute, Hungarian Cookbook". I have cooked many a recipe from this little paperback, and it shows, as pages start to fall out and wear battle scars of oil splatters from many a schnitzel.
Ingredients
2 Cucumbers ( I use the Lebanese variety)
2 Teaspoons of salt flakes
Dressing
3 Tablespoons of white vinegar
3 Tablespoons of water
1/2 Teaspoon of sugar
1/2 Teaspoon of Paprika
1/2 Teaspoon cracked black pepper
1/2 Clove of garlic, minced
2 Large Tablespoons of sour cream ( optional)
Sprinkle of paprika
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Method
1. Wash the cucumbers and slice into thin rounds. You can peel them or leave the skins on for added crunch.
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2. Once thinly sliced, place the cucumber in a bowl and cover with the salt flakes. Refrigerate for an hour
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3. Whilst the cucumber is in the fridge combine all the dressing ingredients together
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4. Take the cucumbers from the fridge and squeeze out juices. Discard the juices and place back in the bowl
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5. If using the sour cream add this now to the cucumbers with the dressing, mix with a large spoon until combined. Sprinkle with paprika to taste and ready to serve
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This is one variety of many other varieties which I am sure are out there and if you would like to share your recipes, please write in the comments below