Cucumber Vinegar Sauce Food

EASY VINEGAR MARINATED CUCUMBERS (CUCUMBER SALAD)

Steps:

• Peel and slice cucumbers into thin slices.
• Cut onion in half and cut into very thin slices.
• Combine onions and cucumbers in a large bowl.
• In a separate, medium-sized bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir until sugar dissolves.
• Pour vinegar mixture over cucumbers and onions. Stir until the cucumbers are evenly coated in the dressing.*
• Refrigerate at least 20 minutes. Before serving, drain liquid and place in a serving bowl to serve.

CUCUMBERS IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• Chop up cucumber, place in a bowl or small container with a lid.
• Add vinegar, stir to coat the cucumber in vinegar, or gently shake the container with lid.
• Enjoy immedately or put in the fridge or pack in an insulated lunch kit with an ice pack for a few hours with your lunch.
• Note - this recipe is best cold.

CUCUMBER SAUCE

Steps:

• Line a fine mesh strainer with two layers of cheesecloth. Place yogurt in strainer over a bowl. Cover and refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight., Drain and discard liquid in bowl; set yogurt aside. Place cucumber in a colander over a plate; sprinkle with salt. Let stand for 15 minutes; discard liquid. , In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar until blended. Stir in the garlic, yogurt and cucumber.

CUCUMBERS WITH DRESSING

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix first four ingredients; toss with cucumbers. Refrigerate, covered, 2 hours.

VINEGAR AND SUGAR CUCUMBER

Steps:

• In a large bowl mix first 3 ingredients.
• Peel and slice cucumbers and onion and add to vinegar/water/sugar mix.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
• If all the cucumbers and onions are eaten reserve the vinegar/water/sugar mix and add fresh cucumbers and onion.
• My servings are an estimate, as I can eat the whole bowl myself :) The cooking time is actually the refrigeration time.

CUCUMBERS IN VINEGAR

Steps:

• Put cucumbers, garlic, and onion in a bowl.
• Pour in vinegar and water until covering cucumbers, at a 3-1 ratio between vinegar and water.
• (3parts vinegar for every part water).
• Allow to marinate overnight before serving.

CUCUMBER SALAD WITH VINEGAR

Steps:

• Slice cucumbers very thinly and place in a large bowl. I like to use a mandoline to keep the slices even and to make the process very fast, but you can just use a knife if you prefer.
• In a separate small bowl or in a jar, whisk or shake together vinegar, water, sugar, salt, pepper and herbs. Pour over cucumbers. Cover; chill at least one hour or overnight. Drain cucumbers and serve!

CUCUMBER VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Combine the first three ingredients in a small pan over medium heat and heat gently until sugar is dissolved and chili paste is thoroughly mixed.
• Remove from heat and pour into a bowl.
• Allow mixture to cool to room temperature.
• Stir in the coriander and the cucumber and serve immediately.
• Or, store in a well-sealed container in the refrigerator for as long as four days.

THAI CUCUMBER SAUCE (NAM CHIM TAENG KWA)

Steps:

• Place vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in saucepan; heat over medium heat, stirring until sugar and salt dissolve.
• Bring to a boil and remove from heat.
• Allow to cool.
• Pour over cucumber, and sprinkle cayenne pepper on top.
• Serve.

PICKLED CUCUMBERS IN VINEGAR- EASY RECIPE

Steps:

• Wash and drain cucumbers. Sterilize jars. Here is a link about how to do that properly.
• Fill up the jars with the cucumbers and add garlic cloves, black peppercorns, 1/4 teaspoon of dried dill, and slices of horseradish in between.
• In a big pot, bring vinegar to a boil together with salt and sugar. Boil for only 2-3 minutes, then add the bay leaves, thyme, and mustard seeds. Set aside to cool for about 10 minutes.
• Pour the liquid over the cucumbers to fill the jars. Add 1-2 pieces of horseradish on top.
• Seal the jars and store them in a cool place above freezing temperature.
• These cucumbers will not ferment and will be perfect for the wintertime.

HOW TO COOK LECHON KAWALI WITH CUCUMBER-VINEGAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Wash and drain the pork belly slab. Remove hairs in the skin by using a shaving razor or sharp knife.
• Fill the large pot with water just enough to cover the meat. Bring to a boil then add in lemon grass, garlic, black peppercorns, salt and bay leaves.
• Put the pork belly slab into the pot and let it boil in medium heat for 1 to 1 & 1/2 hours or until the pork is tender.
• Remove from pot and drain in a colander. Set aside and let it cool down.
• Poke the skin with a fork and brush with vinegar then let it dry. Rub with fine salt the skin and the entire surface of the pork.
• Heat cooking oil in a pot deep enough to fry the pork belly slab. Fry the pork until golden brown then remove from oil and drain in a colander. Let it cool for 10 minutes.
• Then heat the oil again and re-fry the pork belly until golden brown and the skin is crispy.
• Remove from oil and let it cool. Then slice the lechon kawali and serve with cucumber-vinegar dipping sauce.
• To make the dipping sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir until the sugar is dissolved.