Kurkkusalaattiethnic, salads, vegetables ----VEGETABLE---- 4 large unwaxed cucumbers 1 tablespoon salt ----DRESSING---- 2/3 cup sour cream or yogurt 2 tablespoon veg. oil 2 tablespoon white vinegar 3 tablespoon minced fresh dill or 1 2-3 ts dried 1/2 teaspoon sugar 1 dash salt & black pepper to taste Rinse the cucumbers, but do not peel them; cut off the ends. Using the tines of a fork, score the peel lengthwise. Slice into rounds, as thin as you can. Sprinkle with the tablespoon of salt and toss in a colander. Let the cucumbers stand and drain at room temperature for one hour. Rise well to remove the salt. Squeeze the cucumber slices dry in a clean tea towel. (They will be almost transparent) Combine the remaining ingredients and fold into the cucumbers. Chill well before serving. Garnish with a sprig of dill. From: Sundays at Moosewood Restaurant Typed by Dale/Gail Shipp |
