Braised Herbed Cucumber Recipe
Don't be mean to your self by missing out on this Braised Herbed Cucumber recipe. Best enjoyed as a Side Dish this recipe was taught to me by a dear friend who also happens to be a great chef. The Braised Herbed Cucumber is made with Vegetable which is easy to procure from any grocery store. When it comes to cooking I am my worst critic. Kindly comment and let me know how is this Braised Herbed Cucumber.
Ingredients
10 firm cucumbers
1 tablespoon coarse salt
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1/4 cup butter
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
1 tablespoons minced shallots
White pepper
Salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
Minced parsley (optional)
More minced dill (optional)
Directions
Peel firm cucumbers, half them lengthwise and, with a small spoon, scoop out the seeds.
Cut the cucumbers into pieces, 1/3 inch wide and 1 1/4 inches long and place in a bowl.
Sprinkle with coarse salt, white wine vinegar and let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
Drain cucumbers in a colander and pat dry.
Transfer the cucumbers to a flameproof dish; toss with melted butter, fresh dill, chives, minced shallots, white pepper and salt to taste.
Bake in a preheated moderate oven 375°F for 25 minutes or until barely tender.
Remove the dish from the oven and add heavy cream.
Toss the cucumbers with the cream over moderate high heat for 5 minutes or until the cream is reduced and thickened.
Sprinkle with minced parsley and more minced dill, if desired.
Cut the cucumbers into pieces, 1/3 inch wide and 1 1/4 inches long and place in a bowl.
Sprinkle with coarse salt, white wine vinegar and let stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours.
Drain cucumbers in a colander and pat dry.
Transfer the cucumbers to a flameproof dish; toss with melted butter, fresh dill, chives, minced shallots, white pepper and salt to taste.
Bake in a preheated moderate oven 375°F for 25 minutes or until barely tender.
Remove the dish from the oven and add heavy cream.
Toss the cucumbers with the cream over moderate high heat for 5 minutes or until the cream is reduced and thickened.
Sprinkle with minced parsley and more minced dill, if desired.
