2 large cucumbers, peeled, sliced in two lengthwise, seeds removed
4 tsp (20 ml) salt
1/2 cup (125 ml) canned consomme
2 Tbs (30 ml) red wine vinegar
2 tsp (10 ml) honey or sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) vegetable or olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Slice the peeled and seeded cucumbers very thinly, either by hand or with a
food processor. Place the slices in a sieve or colander and sprinkle with
the salt. Allow to drain 20 to 30 minutes. Rinse the cucumber slices
thoroughly and dry with paper towels. While the cucumber is draining
combine the consomme, vinegar, honey and oil in a small saucepan and boil
over high heat until reduced to about 1/4 cup (60 ml). Pour this over the
cucumber slices in a small bowl, season with pepper, toss to coat the
cucumbers, and chill at least 30 minutes. Serves 4.