Subject: Dilled Cucumbers
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Sun Jan 30 2000 - 03:51:39 EST
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Thanks to reader Vera Vague for this groaner:
One thing to remember when eating in a German restaurant: No matter
how bad the appetizer is, the wurst is yet to come.
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This dish is simple to prepare, even though it takes a little time.
It is the perfect accompaniment to our smoked fish platter of
yesterday, and can be made ahead of time.
Dilled Cucumbers
2 medium-sized cucumbers (seedless if possible)
1 Tbs (15 ml) salt
1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream or yogurt
1/4 cup (60 ml) chopped fresh dill
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Slice the cucumbers paper thin and place in a colander. Sprinkle with
salt and weigh the cucumbers down with a plate and some canned good
for additional weight. Allow cucumbers to drain for 30 minutes to 1
hour. Turn the cucumbers out onto paper towels and press dry,
eliminating as much moisture as possible. Combine the cucumbers with
the remaining ingredients and serve chilled. Serves 4 to 6.
Apparently as the result of a minor stroke or some other malady of the
brain I forgot to include the recipe for marinated snow peas with
Wednesday's recipe. Here it is now, with my apologies.
Marinated Snow Peas
1 lb (500 g) snow peas or sugar snap peas
1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
1 Tbs (15 ml) sesame oil
1 tsp (5 ml) grated fresh ginger
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 Tbs (30 ml) sesame seeds
Boil or steam the snow peas for no more than 30 seconds. Rinse under
running water to stop the cooking. Drain and combine with the soy
sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic and allow to marinate at least
two hours or overnight. Sprinkle with sesame seeds immediately prior
to serving. Serves 4 to 6.
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