Dilled Cucumbers Finnish Recipes

DILLED CUCUMBERS (FINNISH RECIPE)

Steps:

• Peel cucumbers, slice as thinly as possible. ("Salad shooter" is great!).
• Sprinkle with salt, mix, let them set in a bowl until they draw water out. Then squeeze them tightly.
• Put a handful in jar, then a sprinkle of dill. Then more cucumbers, etc. Mix vinegar, sugar, and pepper. Pour over cukes in jar. Stick a knife through to mix vinegar with cucumbers. Refrigerate. (Keeps a long time.).

FINNISH CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Rinse the cucumbers. Do not peel, but score the skin by peeling the lines of a fork lengthwise through the peel.
• Slice cucumbers into very thin slices. Put into bowl with a lid.
• Mix the dressing ingredients.Pour over the cucumber slices and toss lightly.
• Cover with a lid and shake to coat evenly. Chill several hours to allow flavors to blend.
• It keeps well for days!

DILLED CUCUMBER AND ONIONS

Steps:

• Combine sliced cucumber and onions with all other ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate for 2 to 3 hours before serving.

CUCUMBERS WITH DILL

Steps:

• Place cucumber slices in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt and toss. Let stand for 15 minutes, stirring once. Rinse and drain well. , In a large bowl, combine the vinegar, dill, sugar and pepper. Add cucumbers; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes before serving.