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Buttered Cucumber

Ready in 15 mins

Recipe by Graham 

So you didn't know that cucumber could be cooked and eaten hot, eh? It's delicious and so very, very simple

Preparation Time

5 Minutes

Cooking Time

10 Minutes

Ingredients for Buttered Cucumber

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To serve 4:

2 medium cucumbers
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
2 oz butter
1 lemon
1 tablespoon freshly-chopped parsley

How to Cook Buttered Cucumber

  1. Either peel the cucumber or just wash it well and then cut it long-ways down the middle. Scoop out the seeds using a teaspoon then cut the flesh into slices about 1" (2.5cm) thick. Bring a large pan of water to the boil and add the vinegar, thr salt and the sliced cucumber. Boil gently for 10 minutes then drain well in a colander.
  2. While the cucumber is cooking, squeeze the juice from the lemon. Place the cooked cucumber in a serving dish then add the butter and lemon juice. Sprinkle the chopped parsley over the top.
GRAHAM'S HOT TIP:
Raw cucumber can cause some people digestion problems. Not so with cooked cucumber; it is easily tolerated by everyone.