Chamorro Cucumber Slices Recipes

CHAMORRO CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Pare the cucumbers and leave narrow strips of skin for color.
• Slice into 1/4-inch slices.
• In a zip-lock plastic bag, combine onions, pepper, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water.
• Add cucumber slices.
• Seal bag securely.
• Turn bag over and over to coat cucumbers.
• Place bag in refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
• A longer time will enhance flavor.
• Serve in bowl.

REFRIGERATOR CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a large container, combine cucumbers and onions.
• In a large bowl, combine the remaining ingredients, stirring, until sugar is dissolved.
• Pour over cucumber mixture; mix well.
• Cover and chill overnight.
• May be refrigerated for up to 2 weeks.

EASY DELICIOUS MARINATED CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Combine first 6 ingredients in saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring so the sugar dissolves.
• Turn off heat and set aside for about 5 minutes.
• Slice vegetables and place in large mixing bowl.
• Pour vinegar mixture over veggies and toss a bit.
• Layer in a large flat dish (I use my Pyrex 13 by 9 pan) that has a tight fiting lid.
• Refrigerate, covered, for at least one whole day (but a couple days is even better).
• Stir every 6 hours or so to be sure all cucumbers get marinaded.
• Serve chilled as a salad or as a delicious edible garnish.

JUST CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• In a bowl toss together the cucumbers, onion, if using, and dill.
• Combine sugar, vinegar, water and salt and bring to a boil.
• Pour over cucumbers.
• Stir to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.

CRAB CUCUMBER SLICES

Steps:

• Score cucumber lengthwise to make a decorative edge, then make 1/4 inch slices.
• combine in a smallbowl the crab meat, yogurt, chives, salt, and papper.
• Place a small spoonful of crab mixture, onto each cucumber slice.
• Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
• Place slices on a serving plate, cover with plastic wrap.
• Chill for 4 hours.