Cucumbers

[TheDens]

ASIAN CUCUMBER SALAD

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]

Cucumber-Dill Dip


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]

Chilly Cucumber Dip
(appetizer)

Ingredients:
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

Directions:
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]

Ingredients

• • 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

Instructions

• 1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
  2. Combine vinegar, sugar, and salt, and stir well.
  3. Add to the cucumber mixture, tossing to coat.
  4. Stir in the cilantro.
  5. Allow to stand in the refrigerator for 20 to 40 minutes.

Notes

1. About 2 1/2 pounds of cucumbers, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, and thinly sliced.
2. 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.
   

[pycoder]

Ingredients

• • 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

Instructions

• 1. Whisk sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, chile paste, and salt together in a bowl. Add cucumbers and stir to coat.
  2. Allow salad to marinate for 30 minutes before serving at room temperature.
  
  Notes
• I use Japanese cucumbers so I don't need to seed them.

[Got Worms?]

Sweet Pickle Relish

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
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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.