Fi Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 Apart from peeling, deseeding, salting, dilling and vinegaring. (Not sure if the last two are proper verbs but you get my drift...)My neighbour keeps giving me cucumbers - they're about 6 inches long, 2 inches in diameter and knobbly. (Please stop giggling[:)] - if you aren't, I apologise for my immaturity...). I'm the only person who likes cucumber in the family and I am now the proud owner of about 10 of the things. Can't bring myself to chuck them out - could I pickle them (sliced preferably)? I am getting bored of cucmber salad/tzatziki etc. Can't bear cucumber soup. Really hate cooked cucumber. But I do love pickles.....Any ideas?Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
just john Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I did smirk, I wonder what he has been feeding them [:)]Mrs Beeton liked them fried with steak Fried Cucumbers or howabout a spicy Indian Gojju Cucumber Chutney [8-|] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goose Posted August 11, 2009 Share Posted August 11, 2009 I love cucumber and onion in vinegar with roast beef, I was brought up on it in Yorkshire, we had it for lunch most Sundays after the Yorkshire pudding [:D]You could try pickled cucumbers on http://www.goodtoknow.co.uk/food/383080/Pickled-cucumberor http://www.nigella.com/recipe/recipe_detail.aspx?rid=12376 or http://www.bbc.co.uk/food/recipes/database/pickledcucumber_11033.shtml or this one I found on another siteCRISP CUCUMBER PICKLES 7 1/2 lbs. cucumbers (slice before weighing)2 c. lime to 2 gal. of water9 c. sugar2 qts. vinegar3 tsp. mixed pickling spices1 tbsp. saltMix cucumbers and lime and water. Soak 24 hours. Wash several times, put in clear water and change every hour for 3 hours. Mix sugar, vinegar, spices and salt. Boil and pour over and leave overnight. Bring to boil next day and boil cucumbers 30 minutes. Seal while hot in hot jars. makes 4 quarts pickles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fi Posted August 11, 2009 Author Share Posted August 11, 2009 I'm tempted by the crisp pickles - will just reduce the quantities somewhat.Have fallen out with Nigella - I'm now convinced that technically she is not a brilliant cook - her recipes read well, but don't seem to translate flavour-wise - always a little bland for my taste - I have to add more flavourings, use proper stock, brown the meat, whisk the elements of a mousse separately (so non-Express!). But she is very pretty (or burlesque as the OH says - sad old sack!)....I'm off to pickle a cucumber.....Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceni Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 I googled "recipe for cucumber chutney" and there seem to be plenty. BTW as regards Nigella I find it difficult to look beyond the obvious.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fi Posted August 12, 2009 Author Share Posted August 12, 2009 [quote user="Iceni"]I googled "recipe for cucumber chutney" and there seem to be plenty. BTW as regards Nigella I find it difficult to look beyond the obvious.John[/quote]Sexist comment alert!You're a Bloke....... (aren't you? not that I have any objection etc etc etc [:D])FiPS I know googling is always an option, but I was hoping that someone had had a similar cucumber experience and/or was an expert cucumber pickler and could advise me. (It's too early for all this you know[:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoddy Posted August 12, 2009 Share Posted August 12, 2009 You could always follow my grandfather's advice - slice, put plenty of salt and pepper on them and then throw them in the bin !Hoddy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashire Lass Posted August 13, 2009 Share Posted August 13, 2009 So funny Hoddy! Thank you for making me chuckle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Théière Posted August 14, 2009 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I remember when I was in the middle east they hollowed out cucumbers into a sort of pipe and smoked apple tobacco through them. Never tried it myself as I don't smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fi Posted August 14, 2009 Author Share Posted August 14, 2009 [quote user="teapot"]I remember when I was in the middle east they hollowed out cucumbers into a sort of pipe and smoked apple tobacco through them. Never tried it myself as I don't smoke.[/quote]Have been presented with 6 more - will smoking cucumber make me a relaxed and laidback person? Or shall we build a trebuchet in the meadow and take potshots at anything that moves (would probably terrify the sheep though). I made the fatal mistake of telling my lovely neighbour they were delicious - I fear more cucumber gifts. Or perhaps I should secrete them in the compost heap under the sheep poop? (Along with the giant courgettes of a couple of weeks ago...)Help.Fi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardengirl Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 I like Hoddy's suggestion, but I always head for the compost heap first!Jo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mint Posted August 22, 2009 Share Posted August 22, 2009 Fi, put them in your gîte and let the guests eat them up. Tell them they are a special local speciality and are a present from the Management! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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