In the meantime, I'm trying out different ways of eating them since there appears to be no slow down in cuke production on the horizon. Not that I am complaining, mind you. This seems to be the best Trial to have as a farmer. Too much bounty is a good thing!
My current favorite recipe came from a tip from Anonymous K:
Cukes
Thai basil
Salt (Kosher or Sea)
Fresh onions (either fresh from a farmers market/farm box, or scallions)
Rice vinegar
Mix to taste and eat fresh or from the fridge once chilled.
Anybody have any other ideas? Anybody need any cukes?
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Cucumbers promote Fellowship (read on...)
refreshing cucumber mixed drink
Ingredients:
6 limes, rinsed
1 cup mint leaves, no stems, plus sprigs for garnish
3 washed, unwaxed cucumbers
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups Vodka or Gin (preferably Hendrick's gin)
Sparkling water
Directions:
Slice 3 limes and place in a pitcher. Juice the rest and add juice to pitcher. Add mint leaves. Slice 2 cucumbers and add, then add sugar. Muddle ingredients together with a muddle or spoon. Add vodka or gin, then place in refrigerator to steep at least 30 minutes. Peel remaining cucumber and cut lengthwise into 6 spears. Fill 6 highball glasses with ice. Strain mixture from pitcher into each. Top each with a splash of sparkling water, garnish with a sprig of mint and a cucumber spear and serve. To serve 'up' skip the sparkling water, shake with ice and serve in martini glasses. Not for the light of heart -- but tasty if you like the actual flavor of gin.
WOW! Remind me to give you the recipe I have for German potato salad when you're visiting for the wedding...uses lots of cukes.
MMMMM! I am going to make up a pitcher of that tasty Fellowship Beverage this weekend! Another of my favorites, still in the Asian vein, is Sri Lankan cuke salad:
Cukes (thinly sliced, lightly salted so the salt draws out the water, then drained and patted dry)
minced fresh ginger
minced shallots
minced thai peppers
a couple TBS each of fish sauces and lime juice
1 TBS coconut milk
- Anonymous K
well here´s another dressing
half a cup of walnut oil - cold pressed of course
2 - 3 tablespoons of balsamico di modena vinegar 20 years old
1- 2 teaspoons raspberry vinegar
a pinch of brwown sugar or 1/2 teaspoon honey
a pinch of sea salt and fresh grinded black pepper
. . .enjoy :)
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