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Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• vegetable oil
• cornmeal
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Line a plate with a paper towel; set aside.
2. 2 Roll the cucumber slices in the cornmeal. Fry the slices in the hot oil, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer the cucumbers to the prepared plate; sprinkle with salt to serve.

By Carmen

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• red grape
• cherry
• feta cheese
• mint

Instructions

1. 1 Arrange watermelon on large plate or cutting board. Sprinkle with desired toppings. Cut into wedges to serve.

By Target Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• white sugar
• red onion
• green bell pepper
• cider vinegar
• celery seed

Instructions

1. 1 Combine cucumbers and salt in a large bowl; set aside for 1 hour. Do not drain mixture.
2. 2 Stir sugar, onion, bell pepper, vinegar, and celery seeds into cucumber mixture; mix well. Cover the bowl; refrigerate.

By Gary Royse

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• white vinegar
• white sugar
• salt
• onion
• green bell pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Inspect several canning jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
3. 3 Bring vinegar, sugar, and salt to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Boil until sugar dissolves, about 10 minutes.
4. 4 Place cucumbers, onions, and bell peppers into a large glass mixing bowl. Pour brine over top and toss vegetables for several minutes.
5. 5 Transfer vegetables and brine to the sterilized jars; don't worry if the brine doesn't cover the vegetables. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 days before eating.

By dcbeck46

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• pickling spice
• water
• white sugar
• turmeric
• celery seed
• white vinegar

Instructions

1. 1 Place cucumbers, onions, and pickling spice in a large bowl; add water. Cover the bowl; set aside for 6 to 8 hours, or overnight.
2. 2 Inspect 6 pint-sized jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until pickles are ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm, soapy water.
3. 3 Drain liquid from cucumber mixture; transfer cucumbers, onions, and any pickling spice to a large saucepan. Add sugar, turmeric, and celery seeds; pour in vinegar, adjusting the amount if needed to cover everything. Bring to a boil.
4. 4 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized jars, filling to within ¼ inch of tops. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around insides of jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with lids and screw rings on tightly. Cool to room temperature, then store in the refrigerator.

By Donna

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• white sugar
• vinegar
• salt
• mustard seed
• celery seed
• turmeric

Instructions

1. 1 Divide cucumbers and onion between two 1-quart jars with lids.
2. 2 Combine sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard seeds, celery seeds, and turmeric in a bowl until sugar and salt have dissolved; pour evenly over cucumbers and onions. Cover jars with lids. Refrigerate before serving for 1 week.

By clover

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• pickling lime
• white vinegar
• red food coloring
• alum
• white sugar
• water
• cinnamon red hot candy
• cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1 Peel cucumbers, halve lengthwise, and scrape out seeds with a spoon. Cut halves into 1/4-inch half-circles and place into a glass or ceramic crock. Dissolve pickling lime in about 1 quart room temperature water; pour over cucumbers, then add additional water to cover cucumbers by 1/2 inch. Let stand at room temperature for 24 hours.
2. 2 Drain cucumbers and rinse well with cold water. Place into a large stockpot and cover with cold water. Let stand at room temperature for 3 hours, then drain and rinse again.
3. 3 Return cucumbers to the stockpot. Add 1 cup vinegar, food coloring, alum, and enough water to cover by 1/2 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 2 hours. Drain and let cool a bit before placing into the glass or ceramic crock.
4. 4 Stir together sugar, remaining 2 cups vinegar, 2 cups water, red hot candies, and cinnamon sticks in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar and candies dissolve. Pour over warm cucumbers. Cover and let sit for 8 hours to overnight.
5. 5 Pack pickles into hot, sterilized pint jars, filling to within 1/4 inch of the top. Run a clean knife or thin spatula around the insides of the jars to remove any air bubbles. Wipe the rims with a moist paper towel to remove any residue. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
6. 6 Place a rack in the bottom of a large stockpot and fill halfway with water. Bring to a boil and lower the jars 2 inches apart into boiling water using a holder. Pour in more boiling water to cover jars by at least 1 inch. Bring to a rolling boil, cover, and process for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. 7 Remove the jars from the stockpot and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area. Refrigerate any jars that do not seal.

By bobbi s

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• greek yogurt
• mint
• garlic puree
• lemon juice
• olive oil
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Place yogurt in a paper coffee filter, paper towels, or 4 layers of cheesecloth set in a strainer or colander set over a bowl. Strain yogurt in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
2. 2 Peel and grate cucumber; squeeze out excess water and place into a bowl. Add strained yogurt, mint, garlic purée, lemon juice, and olive oil; stir to combine. Season with salt; chill before serving.

By Diana Moutsopoulos

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• onion
• green bell pepper
• garlic
• salt
• white sugar
• cider vinegar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Mix cucumbers, onions, green bell peppers, garlic, and salt together in a large bowl. Allow to stand approximately 3 hours.
2. 2 Mix sugar, cider vinegar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, and whole cloves together in a large saucepan; bring to a boil over high heat.
3. 3 Drain any liquid from the cucumber mixture. Stir cucumbers into the boiling vinegar mixture. Remove from heat shortly before the combined mixture comes to a boil.
4. 4 Transfer into sterile screw-top jars; seal and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
5. 5 Enjoy!

By David

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• jar
• lid
• band
• onion
• canning salt
• vinegar
• sugar
• mustard seed
• turmeric
• celery seed
• ginger
• peppercorn
• pickle crisp granules

Instructions

1. 1 Immerse the pint jars in simmering water until needed. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers and onions in a large bowl, layering with canning salt: cover with ice cubes. Let stand for 1 hour and 30 minutes. Drain; rinse; drain again and set aside.
3. 3 Combine vinegar, sugar, mustard seed, turmeric, celery seed, ginger, and peppercorns in a large pot; bring to a boil. Add drained cucumbers and onions; return to a boil.
4. 4 Pack cucumber mixture and liquid into the hot, sterilized jars, filling to within 1/2 inch of the top. Add rounded 1/8 teaspoon pickle crisp granules to each jar. Remove air bubbles. Top with the lids and screw the rings on tightly.
5. 5 Process in a boiling-water canner for 10 minutes, adjusting for altitude.
6. 6 Remove the jars from the canner and let rest, several inches apart, for 12 to 24 hours. Press the center of each lid with a finger to ensure the lid does not move up or down. Remove the rings for storage and store in a cool, dark area.

By Ball

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cooking spray
• egg
• vegetable oil
• white sugar
• vanilla extract
• pecan
• all-purpose flour
• cinnamon
• baking soda
• salt
• baking powder
• nutmeg
• clove

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Spray 2 5x9-inch loaf pans with cooking spray.
2. 2 Place shredded cucumbers into a colander and let drain for about 30 minutes.
3. 3 Stir eggs, vegetable oil, sugar, vanilla extract, drained cucumber, and pecans together in a large bowl. Whisk flour, cinnamon, baking soda, salt, baking powder, nutmeg, and cloves in a separate bowl. Stir dry ingredients into the cucumber mixture until batter is thoroughly combined. Spoon batter into prepared loaf pans.
4. 4 Bake loaves in the preheated oven until lightly browned and a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean, 50 minutes to 1 hour. Let loaves cool in pans for 10 minutes before removing from pans to finish cooling on wire racks.

By Marcella

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• salt
• white sugar
• rice wine vinegar
• jalapeno pepper
• cilantro
• peanut

Instructions

1. 1 Toss cucumbers with salt in a colander; leave in the sink to drain for 30 minutes. Rinse with cold water, then drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2. 2 Whisk sugar and vinegar together in a mixing bowl until sugar has dissolved. Add cucumbers, jalapeños, and cilantro; toss to combine. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top just before serving.

By camp0433

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• white vinegar
• water
• white sugar
• salt
• shallot
• bird's eye chile

Instructions

1. 1 Combine vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil and cook until sugar and salt are dissolved, 3 to 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning so pickling liquid is pleasantly sweet, sour, and lightly salty.
2. 2 Combine cucumbers, shallots, and chiles in a large bowl. Cover with pickling liquid. Refrigerate for a few hours to let flavors combine.

By Toi

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• lime juice
• cilantro
• mint
• white sugar
• fish sauce
• green onion
• lemongrass
• sweet chili sauce
• steak fillet
• lettuce
• cherry tomato

Instructions

1. 1 Mix lime juice, cilantro, mint leaves, sugar, fish sauce, green onions, lemongrass, and chili sauce together in a large bowl until sugar is dissolved. Adjust the flavor, if desired, by adding more sugar and/or fish sauce; set aside.
2. 2 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
3. 3 Cook steak on the preheated grill until it begins to firm and is hot and slightly pink in the center, about 4 to 6 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C).
4. 4 Transfer steak to a chopping board and slice into thin strips; add steak and its juices into the bowl with herb mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
5. 5 Place lettuce in a salad bowl; arrange cucumber on top. Add steak and pour all of the herb mixture on top. Scatter cherry tomatoes over salad and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

By Mick

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• banana
• mint leaves
• cilantro
• ginger root
• red chile pepper
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• brown sugar
• tiger prawn

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, mix bananas, cucumbers, mint, cilantro, ginger, and red chile pepper to make salsa.
2. 2 In a small bowl, blend lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar until sugar has dissolved. Thoroughly mix into the salsa.
3. 3 Bring a large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Place prawns in the water, and cook 3 minutes, or until flesh is opaque. Serve with the banana salsa.

By NiTeAn6eL

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• rice vinegar
• granulated sugar
• sesame oil
• red onion
• red chile pepper
• peanut
• sea salt
• bean sprout
• lime
• aluminum foil
• parchment paper

Instructions

1. 1 Combine rice vinegar, sugar, and sesame oil in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to simmer for 2 minutes to allow the sugar to dissolve. Leave mixture to cool to room temperature.
2. 2 Add cucumber, onion and chili pepper to a mixing bowl and pour over the cooled vinegar solution. Stir to mix everything together. Tightly cover bowl with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil and place in fridge for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line a baking sheet with Reynolds® Parchment Paper. Place peanuts on baking sheet and season with a generous pinch of salt. Roast for 30 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
4. 4 Remove the cucumber mixture from fridge and transfer to serving dish. Top with bean sprouts and roasted peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tamarind juice
• cilantro
• peanut
• rice vinegar
• brown sugar
• fish sauce
• red pepper flake
• sesame oil
• ginger root

Instructions

1. 1 Whisk together the tamarind juice, cilantro, peanuts, rice vinegar, brown sugar, fish sauce, red pepper flakes, sesame oil, and ginger in a large bowl. Stir in the cucumber. Cover and refrigerate for 10 minutes before serving.

By Michael Alejandro Genao

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• spring roll wrapper
• lettuce
• shrimp
• carrot
• cilantro
• mirin
• soy sauce
• white wine vinegar
• rice vinegar
• ginger root

Instructions

1. 1 In a bowl of cool water, soak a wrapper until limp. Lay wrapper out flat. Place 1/6 of lettuce down middle of wrapper, then 1/6 of shrimp, cucumber, carrot, and cilantro. Fold over each end and tightly roll the wrapper around the contents, as if making a burrito. Moisten at seam; press to close.
2. 2 Lay on plate, cover with moist paper towel and refrigerate until ready to serve. Then slice in two and serve with dipping sauce, below, or peanut sauce.
3. 3 To make the Quick Thai Dipping Sauce: Combine mirin, soy sauce, vinegar, and ginger in a small bowl.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• tomato
• green bean
• papaya
• garlic
• thai chile
• lemon
• lime
• fish sauce
• sugar
• peanut
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Combine tomato, beans, cucumber, and papaya in a large bowl. Toss with garlic and chile pepper.
2. 2 Stir together lemon juice, lime juice, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl. Pour over papaya mixture and toss. Sprinkle peanuts and cilantro on top and serve.

By taddy

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• water
• long grain white rice
• vegetable oil
• onion
• garlic
• salt
• white sugar
• egg
• crabmeat
• green onion
• cilantro
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Place water and rice in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside.
2. 2 Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Cook and stir onions and garlic in hot oil until tender. Mix in cooked rice, salt, and sugar; cook, stirring occasionally, until well blended, about 5 minutes. Stir in beaten egg until rice is coated. Increase heat to high and mix in crabmeat, green onions, and cilantro. Cook and stir until crab is heated through, 2 to 5 minutes. Garnish with cucumber and lime slices to serve.

By Karnjana

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• oyster sauce
• fish sauce
• sugar
• peanut oil
• garlic
• serrano pepper
• chicken breast
• red bell pepper
• onion
• jasmine rice
• thai basil
• cilantro

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Whisk together oyster sauce, fish sauce, and sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
3. 3 Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until oil begins to smoke. Add garlic and Serrano peppers, stirring quickly.
4. 4 Stir in chicken, bell pepper, onion, and oyster sauce mixture; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear.
5. 5 Increase heat to high and stir in chilled rice; stir quickly until sauce is well blended with rice. Use the back of a spoon to break up any rice sticking together.
6. 6 Remove the wok from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Garnish with sliced cucumber and cilantro.

By ErinInVegas

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• rice noodle
• chicken breast
• soy sauce
• green bell pepper
• red bell pepper
• carrot
• mushroom
• onion
• garlic
• ginger root
• red chile sauce
• peanut sauce
• oyster sauce
• sesame oil
• sesame seed

Instructions

1. 1 Cook rice noodles according to package directions.
2. 2 Slice chicken breasts into strips. Marinate in soy sauce for about 1/2 hour.
3. 3 In a large saucepan or wok, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Add garlic, ginger, and onions; cook until onions are tender. Add mushrooms and cucumbers; cook until mushrooms are tender. Add peppers, carrot, peanut sauce, oyster sauce, and hot chili pepper sauce. Heat through.
4. 4 Toss cooked rice noodles with saute. Garnish with sesame seeds.

By Sharon

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• bacon
• garlic
• onion
• tomato
• pineapple
• jasmine rice
• ketchup
• soy sauce
• sugar
• white pepper
• egg
• green onion
• cilantro
• lime
• thai chile pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat and cook bacon until browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving bacon grease in a bowl. Spoon 2 tablespoons grease back into the skillet.
2. 2 Increase heat to medium-high and cook garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato and pineapple and stir-fry until warmed through, about 2 minutes.
3. 3 Increase heat to high and add 1 tablespoon bacon grease. Add rice and stir-fry, breaking up with a spatula so it gets coated well with bacon grease. Cook for about 3 minutes. Season with ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, and white pepper.
4. 4 Move rice mixture to one side of the skillet or wok and pour beaten eggs onto the empty side. Stir-fry until eggs are almost set, 2 to 3 minutes. Mix eggs with rice mixture. Fold in bacon bits. Serve with cucumber, green onions, cilantro, lemon wedges, and chile peppers.

By Toi

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• rotisserie chicken
• celery
• green onion
• peanut
• lime juice
• fish sauce
• ginger
• sugar
• red pepper flake
• cilantro
• mint
• boston lettuce
• carrot
• peanut

Instructions

1. 1 In a medium bowl, mix chicken, celery, green onions and peanuts. In a small bowl, whisk lime juice, fish sauce, ginger, sugar, red pepper, cilantro and mint, plus 2 Tbs. water.
2. 2 Toss dressing with chicken mixture and serve on a bed of Boston lettuce with the suggested accompaniments.

By USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• aluminum foil
• peanut
• rice paper wrapper
• mint leaves
• cilantro
• pepper
• salt
• bell pepper
• carrot
• microgreen
• lettuce
• avocado
• lime
• cilantro
• thai basil
• lime
• rice vinegar
• sweet thai chili sauce
• ginger
• mango

Instructions

1. 1 Make dipping sauce: Combine mango, ginger, chili sauce, rice vinegar, and lime juice in a blender and blend until smooth. Add basil and cilantro and pulse until chopped. Pour into a small bowl, then cover and place in the refrigerator until serving.
2. 2 Make spring rolls: Squeeze a little lime juice over avocado slices. Create an assembly line of vegetables and herbs, so that they are all ready to go.
3. 3 Fill a shallow dish with warm water. Add rice paper sheet to warm water, one at a time, and let soak for 5 to 10 seconds. Remove and place on a flat surface. Toward one end of rice wrapper, begin layering with 1 to 2 avocado slices, small handfuls of fresh cilantro and mint, and a handful of veggies. Sprinkle veggies with salt and pepper. Fold both ends to the center and roll sheet as tightly as possible without ripping. Place each prepared spring roll on a serving platter and cover with Reynolds Wrap Aluminum Foil to keep spring rolls from drying out. Continue with remaining ingredients, adding them to the platter as you work. Keep the spring rolls covered with foil at all times.
4. 4 Serve spring rolls with mango dipping sauce and chopped peanuts.

By Reynolds KitchensR

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• cilantro
• soy sauce
• white vinegar
• ginger
• fermented soybean
• garlic
• thai chile pepper
• chicken broth
• jasmine rice
• shallot
• garlic
• pandan leaf
• ginger
• coconut oil
• salt
• sugar
• garlic
• ginger root
• chicken
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a large pot. Add chicken, 1 cup ginger, 1 head garlic, sugar, and salt to the pot. Return to a boil; simmer for 35 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate, cover to keep warm, and set aside.
2. 2 Heat coconut oil in a rice cooker or heavy-bottomed pot. Add 4 pieces chopped ginger, pandan leaves, 1 tablespoon garlic, and shallots; cook and stir until golden and aromatic.
3. 3 Add rice to rice cooker or pot; stir to coat with oil. Stir in chicken broth; set rice cooker cycle according to manufacturer's instructions. If using a pot, bring chicken broth to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 15 minutes.
4. 4 Meanwhile, combine Thai chiles, pickled garlic, fermented soybeans, 1/3 cup ginger, vinegar, and soy sauce in the bowl of a food processor or blender; pulse until liquefied but not smooth.
5. 5 Debone chicken; discard bones. Cut meat into 1-inch pieces.
6. 6 Place chicken pieces over cooked rice; top with Thai chile sauce or serve sauce on the side. Garnish with cilantro and cucumbers.

By nongskhaomangaiallrecipe

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• lime juice
• white sugar
• water

Instructions

1. 1 Combine the cucumber, lime juice, sugar, and water in a food processor; puree.

By Kelly Baker-Hefley

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• watermelon
• lime

Instructions

1. 1 Run watermelon and cucumber pieces through a juicer following the manufacturer's instructions, and place the juice into a pitcher. Stir in lime juice, and serve.

By Alyse Ellienne

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• apple
• raspberry vinaigrette

Instructions

1. 1 Mix diced apple and cucumber slices together in a small bowl. Drizzle vinaigrette over the apple mixture and toss to coat.

By EllyBelle

Ingredients

• ✓ cucumber
• soft tofu
• orange zest

Instructions

1. 1 Puree tofu, cucumber, and orange zest in a food processor until smooth.

By stronglive1