Simmered Cucumber ala Julia Child

The only thing i do differently on the recipe is i use one large seedless cucumber, around 12" and omit the tomatoes. Very tasty side dish, enjoy!

This is a simple recipe from my childhood. My stepfather always made this growing up. We ate this as a side dish, as an appetizer, at cookouts,...even as a topper for other foods! He usually only did "Cucumbers & Tomatoes in Italian Dressing" but when I started making it myself in my late 20s I started adding onion because I'm obsessed with them! 😆👌 Then, in my early 30s a good friend made this at her home with the addition of green peppers as she had grown a lot of them that year. So now, my personal recipe has adapted to the inclusion of all of these wonderful foods! I also, play around occasionally with the dressing. 😎👍 This particular time I used a raspberry vinaigrette in place of Italian Dressing & I have also used regular vinaigrettes as well. This is always a nice addition to dinner or the cookout. And even as a midday snack! 👏🤤

Something cool and refreshing, it's feel like temperature here is over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.There is a Lebanese recipe similar.

I wondered if there was any way I could enjoy cucumber in a bento other than using pickled cucumber.Make sure you don't stir-fry the cucumber too long. Recipe by Maimai mama

Another way how to make cucumber become a nice dish#mycookbook

Apparently this is a very popular dish on the kindergarten lunch menu.I tried recreating the dish relying on what my kids remembered about it, and the school lunch menu. Using usukuchi soy sauce retains the vibrant colors of the vegetables. It's lightly seasoned, so you can adjust the flavor by adding more bonito flakes or adding more soy sauce at the end.This tastes great with just cucumber too.Quickly boiling the vegetables keeps the color vibrant, removes any impurities, and makes it easier to eat.When draining the water, don't tightly wring out the moisture in order to save the delicious texture of the vegetables.My family always uses a larger amount of bonito flakes. It will probably taste best if you top with some at the end. Recipe by riehom

I decided not to garden this year. Thankfully, I have a generous neighbor who provides me with the bounty from his. He provides the cucumbers, I provide the salad. Sounds like a good tradeoff to me.Cucumber salad is cold, refreshing, and perfect as a side to any BBQ dish, but perfectly good on its own. A glass of rose doesn't hurt.

Very cooling and dehydrating salads

I bought some really fresh cucumbers, so I thought up this recipe.This is good with ground sesame seeds, but by using toasted whole sesame seeds, you can enjoy the fresh taste of the cucumber. The fragrant nuttiness of the sesame seeds fills your mouth as you chew the rough bits of cucumber. Fellow COOKPAD user "youichie" reminded me that this tastes better if you let it rest for a while to let the flavors meld. Also, user "riebel's" comment made me think of this: the sesame vinegar gets watered down by the moisture in the cucumber to the point where you can drink it up, but if you're in a situation where that would be rather impolite, reserve the sesame seeds and scatter on the cucumber just before serving to prevent it from going to waste. Recipe by ochikeron

Super easy and refreshing dish that’s perfect for a quick side dish. The simple combination of sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar brings out the cucumber’s natural flavor, making it incredibly tasty. It pairs wonderfully with cold beer, making it a great choice for casual gatherings or a light meal! Plus, it gets even better when left overnight, so you can enjoy it the next day too.

Cucumber has the crunchy texture and a good flavor even after stir-fried. Adjust the spiciness and saltiness. The flavor of sesame oil will stimulte your appitite!

I love cucumbers. I wanted something green on the dinner table, and this is what I was able to make quickly.The cucumbers will become watery when sitting in your fridge, so make sure to prepare right before serving. Recipe by Harukomachi

When I was little my mom and I would go to a Korean market where they made cucumber salad. This is my version of it. Still haven't been able to get that childhood taste but it is still great!

I made this easy refreshing salad again and again during summer. Even in autumn my husband asks me to make it. It's good just as it is, but I like to add the flavour of freshly ground sesame seeds. I hope you enjoy it.

I was wowed by this dish at a Japanese Izakaya pub years ago and when I recreated it the next day, it got rave reviews, so it's been a standard recipe in our family ever since. It's very easy to make.If you don't have a rolling pin, use a sturdy cup or bottle, but be careful not to break it!This recipe is so simple that there is no real trick; Pound the cucumbers into large chunks to enjoy the crunchy texture. This can be served right away, but is actually best chilled for 30 minutes to bring the flavors together and to round out the saltiness. Adjust the amount of salt and garlic to taste. Recipe by Recoty

Quick summer salad to fix when cucumbers are in season!

All thanks to Ms. Maangchi :) This is not my recipe. also known as “oi-muchim”.

So very good hot or cold

This refreshing cucumber salad is the perfect way to stay cool and enjoy a crunchy and tasty snack. It's grain free and it's made under under 9 minutes 😋 Not only is it a great appetizer and side dish, you can also adjust the rations to bring out the flavors that you like best !

This refreshing side dish combines crisp smashed cucumbers with the tangy punch of umeboshi. The natural sourness of pickled plums not only adds depth of flavor but also awakens your taste buds and lifts your spirits. A perfect, energizing bite on warm days or when you need a quick pick-me-up.

I was thinking that there should be something I could do with both sesame oil and garlic...Then I decided I wanted to try to make a yakiniku restaurant-style cucumber appetizer! That's how I came up with this dish.Don't use too much salt. The sugar is used to balance out the flavor so only a small amount should be fine. Don't cut the cucumber too thinly. The cucumbers taste better when they're cut into relatively large sizes. Recipe by Makitoin

This is a very fresh salad with a wonderful flavor.

Why don't you try cucumbers, which are generally eaten raw, stir-fried?

When the cucumber was in season... I often had this menu at my parent's house.This is my mother's signature recipe.I added a little extra to make an authentic Chinese-style? And I am working on it.- I used cuttlefish this time, but you can also use todarodes pacificus (My mother makes it using things like octopus or shrimp.)- When using a big cucumber with lots of seeds, scrape the seeds off with a spoon before using it.- Make sure not to cook both squid and cucumber too much.Add garlic if you like. For 2 to 3 servings. Recipe by rie-tin

Cucumber has a lot of moisture, so adding boiled egg helps to release water. It leaves the flavor of egg, at the same time, giving body to the taste and a plain flavor.

I was looking for something to go with a steak dish I was trying, called Japanese Steak Rice Bowl. (Japanese Style Steak Rice Bowl https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/4643016-japanese-style-steak-rice-bowl ) This Korean cucumber salad looked like it might fit the bill. It was perfect, really added a nice offset to the slightly sweet sauce on the steak. Now to be fair, I'm not a huge fan of cucumbers, it's a take or leave it kind of thing. But I tell you what, this thinly sliced English cucumber, in this light pickle was perfection. I used a medium hot red pepper powder, and it was not spicy. The flavors were fresh and just happen to be perfect with the steak. Without the lime juice, it had a very slight acidic taste, if you want it a tad more, use the lime/lemon juice also.

The cucumber dish served at a certain chain restaurant was delicious, so I tried to recreate it at home.Adjust the amount of salt to taste. It should be on the salty side if serving as pickles, and less salty if serving as a drinking appetizer. Be sure to taste and adjust the seasoning. The kombu tea is optional, but I highly suggest it. For 2 servings. Recipe by smooth

Today, I’m sharing a super refreshing and easy-to-make recipe for Asian-style cucumber salad. It’s crunchy, sweet, sour, and just the right amount of spicy—perfect for a quick snack or side dish. Best of all, it only takes about 10 minutes to whip up! I’m excited for you to try this simple yet delicious salad. Let’s get started and bring those flavors to life! Enjoy!

My mother used to make this for me when I was a child and didn't like vinegar.Make sure to squeeze out the cucumber very well. For 2 servings. Recipe by suzu-ren

I modified a recipe I saw about 10 years ago in a magazine from an izakaya (Japanese gastropub).The vegetables tends to fall apart, so don't simmer for too long. This tastes better if the dashi stock is pretty strong. If there's not enough oil in the pan at Step 3, add a little more to taste, but if you add too much it will become oily, so wipe the excess at Step 4. For 4 servings. Recipe by Nanakai mama