Cucumber Noodles
Cucumber Noodles is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Adjust blade of slicer to 1/8-inch-thick setting.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionAdjust blade of slicer to 1/8-inch-thick setting.
Using slicer, cut each cucumber lengthwise into long 1/8-inch-thick julienne strips, slicing until you reach core, then rotate cucumber a quarter turn and continue slicing and rotating until left with nothing but core.
Blanch cucumber "noodles" in a 4-quart pot of boiling salted water 1 minute, then drain in a colander.
Immerse colander with cucumbers in a large bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking, about 2 minutes.
Drain cucumbers, then transfer to a clean kitchen towel and pat cucumbers dry.
Heat butter in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook cucumbers, mint, salt, pepper, zest, and lemon juice, tossing to coat, until just heated through, about 1 minute.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.