Cucumber Ribbons Recipe 455

CUCUMBER RIBBONS RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• Mix sugar and vinegar in a large Mason Jar (or other kinds of jar with cover). Cut the cucumbers with a vegetable peeler into thin slices like ribbons. Place the sliced cucumbers in the jar. Soak and cover for at least 30 minutes before serving. Optional: Before serving, sprinkle some sesame seeds, drizzle some sesame oil for decoration.

ASIAN CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Bring vinegar and sugar to a simmer, stirring until sugar is dissolved, then cool to room temperature. Stir in soy sauce and sesame oil.
• Cut cucumber lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick ribbons using a mandoline or other manual slicer. Toss cucumber with dressing and let stand 5 minutes before serving.

QUICK PICKLED CUCUMBERS

Steps:

• Toss the cucumber ribbons with the salt in a colander. Leave for 15 mins then squeeze out any excess moisture with your hands and pat the ribbons dry with a tea towel.
• Mix the other ingredients together in a small bowl then stir in the cucumber.

CRISP CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Using a vegetable peeler or a mandolin, cut the cucumbers lengthwise into thin ribbons.
• Slice the radishes thinly.
• In a large bowl, toss the cucumber ribbons with the sliced radishes, chives, rice wine vinegar and the oil.
• Chill.

CUCUMBER & MINT LEMONADE INFUSION

Steps:

• For the mint syrup: Combine fresh mint, sugar and water in a small pot and bring to a boil, stirring until sugar is completely dissolved. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest. Let mint steep for 30 minutes before straining syrup through a sieve lined with cheesecloth. Allow to cool completely and store in refrigerator until ready to use.
• For the lemonade: Slice cucumbers into rounds and add to a blender. Blend on high until cucumbers are fully broken down into juice, stirring as needed. Strain cucumber juice through a sieve lined with cheesecloth, pressing down on the pulp to remove all of the liquid. You should be left with about one cup of juice.
• In a large pitcher, combine cucumber juice, mint syrup, lemon juice and cold water. When ready to serve, add 1-2 cups of ice. Garnish individual glasses with cucumber ribbons and fresh mint.

CUCUMBER RIBBON SALAD

Steps:

• Trim ends off cucumber; cut lengthwise, then crosswise in half. Run spoon down centers to remove seeds. Use sharp vegetable peeler or other slicer to cut cucumbers into thin ribbons; place in large bowl of ice water. Refrigerate 30 min.
• Crumble Noodles into large bowl. Discard Seasoning Packet from soup mix or reserve for another use. Drain cucumbers. Add to noodles along with the lettuce and onions; mix lightly.
• Serve topped with dressing.