Cucumber Recipes

[Matamata]

Does anyone have any ideas for using a quantity of cucumbers in my garden?

[Goofy]

I have a recipe for cucumber mousse if you want - although it only uses 1 cucumber. Try BBC food - they might have a few.There are thousands of sites on te web that have recipes, so you could try a search.

[Clanad]

A simple one that you're probably already aware of is:

2 or 3 medium size cucumbers peeled and sliced (we also scoop out the seeds, but that's optional)
1 medium sized onion
1 cup water
1 cup apple cider vinegar
Salt to taste
Just slice onion, seperate the 'rings' and place that and the cucumbers in a coverable bowl with the water and vinegar. Store in the fridge, covered and serve in place of salad. You can replenish the cucumber/onions as needed...

[tel b]

Use with shallots, french beans, cauliflower to make piccalilli? Made now, it'll just be mature enough to go with the cold meats at Christmas!

[nickmo]

Peel, de-seed, slice - add to stir fries
De-seed, cut lengthways, stuff with seasoned & browned mince. Tie with string to make a 'parcel' and poach.
Add to pickles as above
Peel, de-seed, halve and slice. Heat for 30 secs in melted butter. Seasona and serve with poached fish dishes.
Peel, de-seed and slice very thinly - use as dressing in sushi dishes.
Shred and use with crispy duck (or crispy chicken) dishes
Make your own tzadzki
Lovely fresh salsa - slice to 'tissue thin' some tomato, white and re donion and cucumber. Dress with olive oil, red chili 'rings' and mint. Serve as a side with bbq lamb......a few black oilves makes this look really posh too...
Make a 'no cook' soup with them.
Chop and add to salmon fish cakes mix.
And if you want to freeze them, the only way this is succesful is in brine - don't try it just by leaving in the freezer....
You probably know the site but have a look at: http://www.vegetableexpert.co.uk which is useful for veggy tips for the future..

[BBWCHATT]

http://www.theanswerbank.co.uk/Search/default. asp?SearchText=cucumbers&searchType=site&x=25& y=0

[Figi]

Cucumber yogurt and mint soup with a dash of lemon juice - just blitz the whole lot together in the liquidiser and eat on a hot summer's day - that's the only problem this year!