[CH] CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Rob Solarion (robs@dctexas.net)
Fri, 4 Aug 2006 11:19:37 -0500 

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CUCUMBERS WITH YOGURT SAUCE

Cucumbers and yogurt go together like peaches and 
cream.  This is a Middle Eastern recipe which I 
have honed to perfection to suit myself.  Serve 
it cold or cool.  For heat, I would suggest 
seeding and finely chopping a large green 
jalapeņo pepper.

3 medium or 6 small farm-fresh cucumbers (Smaller, younger ones do not really
    need to be peeled, but remove the tougher peel on the larger, older ones.)
1.5 cups of plain yogurt (Line a large strainer with a coffee filter or a
    piece of cheesecloth and place the yogurt in the strainer to drain for
    about 45 minutes, to remove some of the water and thicken it.)
1/3 cup of premium olive oil
juice of one medium lemon (about 2 Tablespoons, to taste)
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon Cavender's Greek Seasoning (Substitute 1/2 teaspoon salt,
    1/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1/4 teaspoon powdered dried oregano.)
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Mix the yogurt, olive oil and other sauce 
ingredients in a bowl.  Taste and adjust the 
seasonings if you like.  Then quarter the 
cucumbers lengthwise and dice them.  Add them to 
the sauce, stir well, cover and store overnight 
in the refrigerator to develop the flavors. 
Enjoy this delicious summer dish!  R.
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Rob Solarion
Northeast Texas

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