When my friend Kari last prepared her amazing kefta with egg, she paired it with this light and simple cucumber salad. The cool crispness of the salad complemented the earthy spice of the meatballs and I found myself reaching for seconds and thirds. This dish is great as a side, but during the summer I tend to crave easy, fresh dishes, so I think I'll enjoy it on its own. To see just how simple it is, check out the recipe - just read more
Cucumber salad
Adapted From Tastes of North Africa by Sarah Woodward
2 cucumbers
sea salt
juice of 1 orange
juice of 1/2 lemon
4 tsp orange flower water
4 tsp super fine sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Peel cucumbers and grated (if you're feeling lazy, go ahead and just finely chop them).
- Place in a colander, sprinkle generously with salt and leave to drain for 10 minutes.
- Squeeze dry with your hands - Omit this step if you chopped instead of shredded.
- Whisk together the orange and lemon juices, the orange flower water and sugar.
- Pour sugar mixture over the grated cucumber.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon and chill very thoroughly before serving.
Note: Orange flower water can be difficult to come by, look for it in the "ethnic" aisle of the grocery store, or at specialty stores. If you can't find it, substitute with 2 tsp orange extract or 3 tsp orange zest.
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Can you only do this with regular cucumbers.
What about english ones. If you used those would you still peel them since you can eat the skin?
Sounds so refreshing
1looks yummy.
2rb24 - I haven't tried it with english cucumbers, but I bet it would work, it just might not be as juicy. give it a try and let us know!
3I'm intrigued! definitely going to try this... I just hope I can find the orange flower water...
4This is a great refreshing salad... the orange water and the cucumber crunch - just delicious! I'll have to have some of this again soon. It's the perfect summer salad.
5This sounds really yummy. I'll have to try it.
6Sounds great.
7This sounds delish, but where do you find orange flower water? Can I get it at the supermarket?
8bookgirl - Orange flower water can be difficult to come by, look for it in the "ethnic" aisle of the grocery store, or at specialty stores. If you can't find it, substitute with 2 tsp orange extract or 3 tsp orange zest. It won't be quite the same, but should still taste great!
9Thanks, Yum!
10I am going to make it this week!
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