Scrapedcucumber Recipes

CREAMED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a bowl, mix the mayonnaise, milk, sugar, and vinegar until smooth. Place cucumber slices in the bowl, and toss to coat with the dressing. Season with salt and pepper. Chill 30 minutes in the refrigerator before serving.

SMASHED CUCUMBER SALAD

Steps:

• Wrap each cucumber in plastic wrap to minimize splattering. Place on a work surface and pound with a flat object (like a meat pounder) until cucumbers crack and are slightly flattened. Remove from plastic. Cut cucumbers in half; halve each side lengthwise. Slice into 1- to 1 1/2 -inch wide slices. Transfer to a strainer set over a bowl.
• Sprinkle cucumber with sugar and salt; mix until well combined. Refrigerate bowl and strainer for 30 to 60 minutes so cucumber pieces can drain into the bowl.
• Place garlic, seasoned rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl. Whisk together thoroughly.
• Transfer drained cucumbers into bowl with dressing. Toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate for about 30 minutes to allow flavors to mingle.
• Place cucumbers in serving bowl and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

CURRIED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Toss with cucumbers and onion slices. Chill 2-3 hours. , Stir just before serving. Adjust salt and pepper to taste; garnish with parsley if desired.

ROASTED CUCUMBERS WITH CREAM AND HORSERADISH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Arrange cucumbers in a single layer in an 8-by-12-inch baking dish. Season with salt and pepper and dot with butter. Roast until cucumbers are slightly softened, about 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 350 degrees. Drizzle cucumbers with cream. Roast until cream is slightly thickened, about 10 minutes more.
• Grate about 1 tablespoon horseradish directly over cucumbers. Sprinkle with lemon zest and dill. Serve immediately.

CREAMED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel Cucumbers and scoop out seeds with a spoon.
• Cut into bite size pieces and sprinkle with salt (no special amount).
• Let drain for about an hour then rinse cucumbers well with cold water.
• Cut onions into bite size pieces and add to cucumbers.
• Mix sour cream, miracle whip, salt sugar, vinegar, and dill weed or chives together and pour over cucumbers & onions.
• Stir thoroughly.
• Refrigerate for at least an hour.

SAUTEED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks.
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley.

SCRAPED CUCUMBER

Steps:

• Wash cucumbers and cut in half lengthwise.
• With a large spoon, scrape the inside of the cucumber into a bowl, being careful not to get any of the peel.
• You want thin, short shreds.
• Stir in the sugar (to your tastes) and several ice cubes.
• Serve after the ice has melted some.
• The cucumber should be cold and juicy.