Steamed Parsleyed Cucumbers Food

SAUTEED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Peel cucumber, and cut into large chunks.
• In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add cucumber and salt, and cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, about 5 minutes. Serve sprinkled with dill or parsley.

STEAMED CUCUMBERS WITH TOMATOES

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch thick rounds. Quarter each round lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Put the cucumbers in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam 2 minutes.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the tomatoes, salt and pepper. Cook and stir for 1 minute. Add the cucumbers, parsley and lemon juice. Toss and cook for 1 minute. Serve immediately.

STEAMED PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Trim off the ends of the cucumbers and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into pieces 2 inches thick. Quarter each piece lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Place the cucumber pieces into a rack of a steamer over boiling water. Steam 2 minutes or until tender.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan, and add the cucumber, parsley, coriander, cumin, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Toss and cook 30 seconds.

PARSLEYED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• With a paring knife, trim off the ends of the cucumbers. Peel and quarter the cucumbers lengthwise and remove the seeds. Cut into 2-inch lengths.
• Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Add the cucumbers and cook 1 minute. Drain.
• Return the cucumbers to the saucepan and add the remaining ingredients. Toss until the butter melts and serve.

STEAMED PARSLEYED POTATOES WITH CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, cut the potatoes in half and peel some skin off, leaving a band in the center for color.
• Trim off the ends of the cucumber and remove the skin. Cut the cucumbers into 2-inch rounds. Quarter each slice lengthwise and remove the seeds.
• Put the potatoes in the rack of a steamer over boiling water and steam for 10 minutes. Add the cucumbers and steam for 3 minutes more. Do not overcook.
• Heat the butter in a saucepan and add the potatoes, cucumbers, parsley, salt and pepper. Add the lemon juice and toss. Heat for 30 seconds.

STEAMED HALIBUT FILLETS WITH SCALLION GINGER VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Combine the scallions, ginger, parsley, garlic, oil, vinegar, lemon juice, mustard, salt and pepper to taste in a food processor or blender. Blend until the herbs are finely chopped. But the ingredients should retain some texture.
• Add the quartered egg and process briefly until coarsely blended.
• Pour water into the bottom of a steamer. Season the fillets with salt and coarsely ground pepper. Place them on a steamer rack. Lay one lemon slice over each fillet. Cover, bring the water to a boil and steam for 3 to 4 minutes. Do not overcook.
• Transfer the fish fillets to a serving plate and place some sauce over them. The dish can be served cold or at room temperature. Serve over a bed of sauteed spinach leaves.