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Prep Time: 13 Minutes Cook Time: 3 Minutes |
Ready In: 16 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A simple side salad where the cucumbers retain some crispness. Almost pickled, I guess. A mandolin makes short work of slicing the cucumber. Times include all sitting, cooling and marinating needed. Ingredients:
2 medium cucumbers |
1 tablespoon salt |
90 g sugar |
175 ml dry cider |
15 ml cider vinegar |
3 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Thinly slice the cucumbers. Place in a colander, sprinkling with the salt between each layer. Place colander over a bowl and leave to drain for 1 hour.
2. Under cold running water, rinse the cucumber to remove all the salt. Pat dry on absorbent kitchen paper.
3. Add the sugar, cider and the vinegar to a saucepan and heat gently until the sugar has dissolved. Remove from heat and leave to cool.
4. Place cucumber slices in a bowl and pour over the cooled cider mixture. Leave to marinate for 2 hours.
5. Drain the cucumbers and sprinkle with the dill and pepper (to taste). Mix well then transfer to a serving dish. Chill until serving time.
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