03 September 2014

Ausländerin's Pre-Naturalization German Cucumber Salad

Based on Tim Mälzers recipe:
http://www.tim-maelzer.info/rezepte/salate-und-gemuese/2009/04/gurkensalat/

2 Cucumbers
1 Shallot
A bunch of dill
200 ml cream
2 TbSp White Balsamic Vinegar
A peppermill
Salt to taste

Peel and finely slice the cucumbers.
Put  salt, some rounds of black pepper from the mill, and some sugar on the cucumbers and gently mix with hand.
Let the cucumbers sit for 5 mins.
Meanwhile finely chop a shallot and finely chop a bunch of dill.
After 5 mins drain all the water from the cucumbers by slightly squeezing them.
Mix in the chopped shallot, the dill and the vinegar.
Add the cream and adjust the salt.

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We'll try this with some spring and crispy fried onions next!

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