Time 30m Yield 14 Number Of Ingredients 8 Steps:
Place cucumber slices in a colander and liberally sprinkle salt over cucumbers; set aside until water starts to release from cucumbers, about 15 minutes. Drain and rinse cucumbers. Mix cucumbers, onions, and green bell pepper together in a bowl. Whisk sugar, vinegar, celery seed, and 2 teaspoons salt together in a bowl until dressing is smooth; pour over cucumber mixture and stir until evenly coated.
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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Time 55m Yield 8 Number Of Ingredients 4 Steps:
Peel cucumbers, but leave a little on for color and slice by hand as thin as possible. Dry slices with paper towels. Place dried cucumber slices in a large bowl with onion slices. Generously season with salt and pepper. Toss well and let sit 10 minuets, drain any excess liquids. Toss cucumbers and onions in with enough sour cream to coat. Refrigerate until well chilled. Stir, and season with salt and pepper to taste if needed.
