GRANDMA VARGA'S HUNGARIAN CUCUMBER SALAD (UBORKASALATA)
This is the best cucumber salad I have ever had. This is my grandmothers recipe, (she was from Nagyszentmiklos) and this is a perfect companion dish for chicken paprikas, although I could make a meal out of it. This will quickly become your favorite way to eat cucumbers!
Provided by Anthony Gougoutris
Categories Hungarian
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Slice cucumbers very thinly, preferably using a mandolin.
- Take a colander, put in a small layer of cucumbers, then sprinkle with a small amount of the salt.
- Continue this method until all the salt and cucumbers are used up.
- Cover the cucumbers with a plate inside the colander, and put a very heavy weight on top.
- Make sure the colander is in a large bowl, because the cucumbers will lose alot of water.
- Let them sit for 1 hour.
- In the meantime, chop the dill and finely mince the garlic, put aside.
- After 1 hour, take a handful of cucumbers, and squeeze out as much juice as you can, and continue until they are all done.
- Rinse thoroughly with water, drain well.
- After the cucumbers are done, return to the colander, and weight down one more time for about 15 minutes.
- You do not have to squeeze out the juice again with your hands Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except the paprika.
- After mixing thoroughly, put in a nice serving dish, and sprinkle with the paprika.
- Chill for at least 2 hours.
- Enjoy.
- Nutritional information shows a high amount of sodium, but the vast majority is pressed out by your hands. The main function of the kosher salt is to purge the moisture out of the cucumbers.
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Mayuree Chinsri
mayuree82@gmail.comI can't wait to try this recipe!
Althea Richards
richardsa@hotmail.comThis salad is the perfect side dish for a summer barbecue.
Promise Ifeanyi
p31@hotmail.frI've never made Hungarian cucumber salad before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!
Braiday Justin
j@aol.comThis salad is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Gabs Prince
pg20@aol.comI made this salad for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Shakil Chowdury
chowduryshakil57@yahoo.comThis salad is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's packed with cucumbers, onions, and tomatoes.
Asmaa Zaki
zaki@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of cucumbers, but I really enjoyed this salad. The dressing is what really makes it.
Talha Saeed
t-s@gmail.comThis salad is so refreshing and light. It's the perfect side dish for a heavy meal.
lizzy Elizabeth
elizabeth@gmail.comI love the addition of the dill in this recipe. It gives the salad a really nice flavor.
Ovi Ahmmed
a_o35@gmail.comThis salad is a great way to use up leftover cucumbers. I always have a few cucumbers in my fridge that need to be used up, and this salad is a great way to do that.
Bibash Khanall
khanall_bibash@yahoo.comI've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect dish to bring to a potluck or barbecue.
Almamun Hitler
almamun_h50@aol.comThe cucumbers were a bit too sour for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. Otherwise, this salad was great.
Ziana Martin
ziana_m@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make this salad in just a few minutes.
Al Rahman
a@hotmail.co.ukI made this salad for a picnic and it was a hit! Everyone raved about how delicious it was.
Mike Rucker
m_rucker@aol.comThis Hungarian cucumber salad is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. I love the combination of cucumbers, onions, and vinegar, and the dressing is perfectly tangy and sweet.