CUCUMBER SAUCE
I'm Greek and my husband's Sicilian, so we use plenty of garlic in our cooking. We typically serve this traditional Tzatziki with lamb and chicken. -Efy Leonardi, Massapequa, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 25m
Yield about 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 113 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 163mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CHILLED SALMON WITH CUCUMBER-DILL SAUCE
A friend from Boston shared this traditional New England dish. It's a refreshing hot-weather meal and a nice change of pace from heavy, cookout food. -Sheri Sidwell, Alton, Illinois
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a large skillet, combine the water, wine, onions and peppercorns. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; carefully add salmon. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork., With a spatula, carefully remove salmon; discard cooking liquid. Cool salmon for 10 minutes; refrigerate until chilled. In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with salmon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 30g protein.
SPICY MARINATED CUCUMBERS (OEE MUCHIM)
These spicy, refreshing cucumbers are a traditional Korean "banchan," or side dish. Danji chef Hooni Kim brines cucumbers in salt before marinating them in Korean red pepper flakes, sugar, and rice vinegar. (Note: Plan ahead for a day of marination.)
Provided by Hooni Kim
Categories side-dish
Time 8h50m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Brine cucumbers: Use a mandoline or a sharp knife to cut the cucumbers into ⅓-inch rounds. Place in a colander fitted over a bowl and add salt; mix well to ensure the cucumbers are evenly salted. Let rest at room temperature to drain, 20 minutes. While they drain, prepare the marinade (Step 2).
- Marinade: In a large bowl, combine the gochugaru, mirin, rice vinegar, sugar, and fish sauce. Smash and peel the garlic, then finely chop. Use the flat part of your knife to press down on the garlic to further break it down, then continue to mince. Add the garlic to the marinade.
- Marinate cucumbers: Rinse all the salt off the cucumbers with cold water. Whisk the marinade, then add the cucumbers; use a large spoon to toss, making sure the cucumbers are evenly coated with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Cucumbers will have released more liquid, which helps the marinating process. At this point, they're ready to eat; however, refrigerating overnight will round out the flavors. Place the cucumbers, along with some marinade, in a lidded container and store in the fridge overnight; serve cold. (The cucumbers can be stored in the refrigerator for 2-3 days, or for as long as the cucumbers remain firm and crunchy.)
COLD SESAME NOODLES WITH CUCUMBER
Remember those sesame noodles I used to order in New York as a cash- strapped actress? Well, I've re-created my own recipe here and, in my humble opinion, it's even better than the original. Best part? This is a cinch to make.
Provided by Patricia Heaton
Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Noodle Dinner Cucumber Peanut Peanut Butter Soy Sauce Ginger Vegetarian Vegan Sesame Chill Summer
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Bring a pot of water to a boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water.
- Cook the noodles in boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a bowl of ice water and soak for 5 minutes, until well chilled. Drain again, return to the bowl, toss with the peanut oil, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame seeds, honey, ginger, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sriracha. Fold in the grated cucumber, half the scallion, and half the peanuts. Add the chilled pasta and toss to coat thoroughly. Transfer to a serving bowl, twirling the pasta into a nest shape. Top with the sliced cucumber, cilantro, and the remaining scallion and peanuts.
COLD CUCUMBER SAUCE
Provided by Jasper White
Categories Food Processor Citrus Dairy Herb Onion Vegetable Picnic Vegetarian Yogurt Backyard BBQ Cucumber Summer
Yield Makes 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- 1. Cut the cucumbers into 1/8-inch dice with a chef's knife, or pulse them in a food processor until chopped into 1/8-inch pieces (do not over process). Place the cucumbers in a large stainless steel strainer set in the sink or over a bowl, sprinkle them with 1 teaspoon salt, and let them drain for 30 minutes.
- 2. Meanwhile, place the onion in a small bowl, cover with cold water, and let stand for 30 minutes.
- 3. Transfer the cucumbers to a large bowl, squeezing the last bit of excess moisture from them with your hands before you place them in the bowl. Drain the onion thoroughly and add to the cucumbers. Add the yogurt, sour cream, herbs, and jalapeño, if using. Mix gently, and add the lemon juice. Season with black pepper, taste, and add more lemon or salt as you wish. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. The sauce keeps refrigerated for 2 days.
CHILLED CUCUMBER SOUP WITH FIERY YOGURT SAUCE
Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli
Categories appetizer
Time 3h20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Make the soup: Put the English cucumber slices in a blender and add 1/4 cup cold water. Blend on low speed until smooth (you don't want to whip too much air into the soup). You may have to stop the blender to push the cucumbers down toward the blade. Season with salt, pepper and a touch of honey, if a little sweetness is needed. Transfer to a small bowl, then set it in a larger bowl filled with ice water to chill, about 3 hours.
- Meanwhile, make the sauce: Combine the chile pepper, honey, paprika and cumin in a small bowl and mash well with the back of a spoon so the ingredients meld. (If you own a mortar and pestle, this is a great chance to pull it out.) Stir in the yogurt and vinegar. Season with salt.
- Just before serving, drizzle the Kirby cucumber spears with the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. Give the soup a final stir and pour into small glasses. Drizzle the yogurt sauce on top, garnish with the cucumber spears and serve immediately.
CUCUMBER HOT SAUCE
Provided by Jacques Pepin
Categories condiments, side dish
Time 10m
Yield 2 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Peel the cucumber with a vegetable peeler and cut it in half lengthwise. With a spoon remove the seeds. Cut the cucumber lengthwise into thin strips and then cut the strips crosswise into small dice. You should have about 1 1/4 cups.
- Combine the cucumber with the salt, sugar, pepper flakes, vinegar, oil, soy sauce, scallions and water. Set aside until time to serve the salmon patties.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 157, UnsaturatedFat 13 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 1 gram, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 295 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SALMON WITH CUCUMBER DILL SAUCE
This grilled entree may sound fancy, but it's actually a fuss-free way to prepare salmon. You can easily make the sauce in advance and store it in the refrigerator until mealtime.-Carole Holder, Norman, Oklahoma
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first five ingredients; add salmon. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the cucumber sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Drain and discard marinade. Using long-handled tongs, moisten a paper towel with cooking oil and lightly coat the grill rack. Place salmon skin side down on grill rack. , Grill, covered, over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Serve with cucumber sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Fat 16g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHINESE SMASHED CUCUMBERS WITH SESAME OIL AND GARLIC
In China, cucumbers are considered the ideal foil for hot weather and hot food. Versions of this salad, pai huang gua, are served all over the country, sometimes spiked with dried chiles and Sichuan peppercorns for more dimensions of flavor. In Beijing, people buy whole chilled cucumbers from street vendors and munch them on the go, much as Americans become attached to their cups of iced coffee in summer. The smashing process, a classic Chinese technique, cracks the skin, helps release the seeds and splits the flesh into appealing craggy pieces. Salting and chilling the cracked cucumbers give them the perfect cool, crunchy, watery mouth feel.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories salads and dressings, side dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse cucumbers and pat dry. Cut crosswise into pieces about 4 inches long. Cut each piece in half lengthwise.
- On a work surface, place a piece of cucumber (or several) cut side down. Lay the blade of a large knife flat on top the cucumber and smash down lightly with your other hand. The skin will begin to crack, the flesh will break down and the seeds will separate. Repeat until the whole piece is smashed. Break or slice diagonally into bite-size pieces, leaving the seeds behind.
- Place the cucumber pieces in a strainer and toss with a big pinch of salt and a big pinch of sugar. Place a plastic bag filled with ice on top of the cucumbers to serve as a weight and place the strainer over a bowl. Let drain 15 to 30 minutes on the counter, or in the refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 4 hours.
- Make the dressing: In a small bowl, combine salt, sugar and rice vinegar. Stir until salt and sugar are dissolved. Stir in sesame oil and soy sauce.
- When ready to serve, shake cucumbers well to drain off any remaining liquid and transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with grapeseed or olive oil and toss. Add half the dressing, half the garlic and the red pepper flakes to taste, and toss. Keep adding dressing until cucumbers are well coated but not drowned. Taste and add more pepper flakes and garlic if needed. Serve immediately, garnished with cilantro and sesame seeds.
CUCUMBER SAUCE FOR FISH & SEAFOOD
Make and share this Cucumber Sauce for Fish & Seafood recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bergy
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the cuke with the sour cream, miracle whip, chives, lemon juice, salt& pepper Mix well and chill until serving with hot or cold seafood.
EASY COLD CUCUMBER SOUP
Easy cold soup for a hot day!
Provided by lreddy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes
Time 1h15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine cucumber, sour cream, yogurt, vegetable broth, and garlic in a large bowl; blend together using an immersion blender until smooth. Blend in mint and dill. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1 calories, Carbohydrate 15.7 g, Cholesterol 38.6 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 333.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g
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