Cucumbers In Cream Recipe
Recipe Ingredients
4 each eight inch cucumbers, peeled
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tsp salt
1 tsp sugar
4 tbsp chopped green onions
1/4 stick butter or margarine
1/3 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Recipe Preparation
Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scrape out the seeds with a
spoon. Cut each half into 4 strips and each strip into 2 inch pieces.
Place in a glass bowl and sprinkle with vinegar, salt and sugar;
toss. Marinate at least 2 hours in refrigerator (longer time for more
sour taste). Drain and pat dry with towel. Saute onions in butter
until tender, but not brown. Increase heat and add cucumbers,
stirring and cooking until crisp tender. Add cream and continue to
cook until cream is reduced slightly and coats the cucumbers. Remove
from heat and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
From Loren Martin, Big Cabin Okla. Cyberealm BBS Watertown NY
315-786-1120
Servings: 8
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