Cucumber Salad (Prodigy) Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
3 cucumbers peeled and sliced thin
1 garlic clove, peeled
1 salt
1/4 cup vinegar
2 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp water
1 watercress
Recipe Preparation
COVER THE CUCUMBERS WITH WATER. Add the garlic and sprinkle well with
salt, stirring to dissolve the salt. Let stand 1 hour. Drain,
pressing gently to get rid of excess liquid, and discard garlic. Stir
the vinegar, sugar and 2 tablespoons water together until the sugar
is dissolved. Pour over the cucumbers and stir. Add salt to taste.
Chill well, drain and serve on a bed of watercress.
MARION CUNNINGHAM
PRODIGY GUEST CHEFS COOKBOOK
Servings: 4
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