1/2 tsp. ground cumin 2 c. fresh cucumbers
3 T. peanut, vegetable or corn oil
2 T. fresh dill or parsley, 1 T. white vinegar
finely chopped salt to taste
fresh ground pepper to taste
Peel cucumbers with a swivel-bladed paring knife. Split each in half.
Using a melon ball cutter or spoon, scoop out the seeds. Cut each half
into thin slices and put in a mixing bowl. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
Cover and chill at least 1/2 hour.
Line a mixing bowl with cheesecloth and pour the cucumbers into it.
Squeeze lightly to extract most of the liquid. Put the cucumber slices
into another bowl and sprinkle with cumin, salt and pepper. Add the
vinegar and oil, and toss. Put into a serving dish and serve sprinkled
with dill or parsley.
