Simple, Spicy, Refreshing Cucumbers

jacindawalker
jacindawalker Posts: 10 Member
edited October 29 in Recipes
My dad taught me this recipe, and I have always loved it. Especially during summer. It's great because it's not your average "munch on some cucumbers" recipe, but it has a little spice and coolness to it! Love this!

What you need:

1/2-1 cucumber, peeled and seeded (if desired). Also you can slice into rounds, or dice for finer crunch
Juice of 1-2 lemons
Pinch of Cayenne
Pinch of salt

Mix all together. If you like more heat, add more cayenne. I like mine really soupy like, so I add a lot of lemon juice. Store in fridge.

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  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
    Love cucs...........copied and will be trying this one .........thanks!!
  • johnglenn1973
    johnglenn1973 Posts: 274
    Nice!
  • Vailara
    Vailara Posts: 2,470 Member
    I think I'll try this - thanks!
  • von13nie
    von13nie Posts: 39
    Another way is what I call 'Asian Spicy Cucumber'. This is a popular snack in China.

    Julienne cucumber into 2 inch lengths. Squeeze some Wasabi into a small dipping bowl (use about the same amount as you would use toothpaste on your toothbrush) and top it with about a tablespoon of soy sauce.

    Dip cucumber deep for the spicy bite, or dip shallower for just the soy flavour.
  • ChasingKatie
    ChasingKatie Posts: 331 Member
    sounds good, love cucumbers!
  • Gbertie
    Gbertie Posts: 1 Member
    Sounds very good, now copied :)
  • katilynnegray
    katilynnegray Posts: 98 Member
    bump
  • trentwiggly
    trentwiggly Posts: 74 Member
    Nice. I planted cukes in my "patio farm" this year. This should come in handy, thanks!
  • kathyscantling62
    kathyscantling62 Posts: 1
    yum yum love cucumbers any way you fix them
  • jkmiller82
    jkmiller82 Posts: 214 Member
    Both of those sound yummy!
  • Mittzu
    Mittzu Posts: 37
    Bump
  • angelcurry130
    angelcurry130 Posts: 265 Member
    this sounds amazing! i like mine pureed and mixed yogurt and fresh mint and frozen for a few hours...tzatziki pops!
  • CatAMcC
    CatAMcC Posts: 166 Member
    bump!
  • mrsjobba2
    mrsjobba2 Posts: 81 Member
    Great idea thanks!
  • Sandy3313
    Sandy3313 Posts: 140 Member
    bump! going to try this! Thanks for sharing!
  • _rozamu
    _rozamu Posts: 119 Member
    Bump
  • msbanana
    msbanana Posts: 793 Member
    My grandma's favorite cucumber recipe (and mine) slice cucumbers (rounds) red onions place in a shallow dish top with salt, pepper and garlic powder, healthy splash or white vinegar (white or red wine vinegar is really good too) dilute to your preference with water and refrigerate until cold and ready to serve.

    So yummy! :)
  • u0904058
    u0904058 Posts: 19
    You can make great raita as well. Mix chopped cucumber and tomato in yoghurt. season it with cumin and chilli powder. Really delicious, it works really well with rice and curry.
  • justamyagain
    justamyagain Posts: 154 Member
    all the recipes sound wonderful :)
  • yanniejannie
    yanniejannie Posts: 1,090 Member
    Here to tell you I made the OP cuc recipe and it WAS great!!!
  • mrjasper25
    mrjasper25 Posts: 29
    Thanks look good
  • GenF32
    GenF32 Posts: 184 Member
    bumping - thanks for the idea :)
  • bulimiargh
    bulimiargh Posts: 15
    Bump! I need good snack ideas for crunching on.
  • jacindawalker
    jacindawalker Posts: 10 Member
    bump i forgot i wrote this! so yummy :)
  • Sydking
    Sydking Posts: 317 Member
    Try this then, you will love it

    http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/spicy-asian-cucumbers.html
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