Gurkensalat (German Cucumber Salad)

تحضير المكوّنات

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خطوة بخطوة

1. 1

   Wash the cucumbers thoroughly under cold running water.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Even if you plan to peel them, washing helps remove any surface contaminants.

2. 2

   Thinly slice the washed cucumbers into uniform rounds using a mandoline or a sharp chef's knife.

   حوالي 5 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Aim for slices about 1/16 to 1/8 inch thick; thinner slices absorb the dressing more effectively.

3. 3

   Place the sliced cucumbers into a colander and sprinkle them with a generous pinch of salt.

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Salting draws out excess moisture, preventing a watery salad and concentrating the cucumber flavor.

4. 4

   Allow the salted cucumbers to rest in the colander for 10-15 minutes to release their liquid.

   حوالي 15 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: You'll see a small puddle of water forming beneath the colander, indicating the process is working.

5. 5

   Gently squeeze the drained cucumbers dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

   حوالي 2 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Remove as much moisture as possible without mashing the cucumber slices.

6. 6

   While the cucumbers are draining, prepare the dressing by whisking together the white vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and black pepper in a medium mixing bowl.

   حوالي 3 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Whisk vigorously until the sugar and salt are completely dissolved, ensuring a smooth dressing.

7. 7

   Peel and very thinly slice the white onion, then finely chop the fresh dill.

   حوالي 3 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a mandoline for the onion if possible to achieve paper-thin slices that blend seamlessly into the salad.

8. 8

   Add the thinly sliced white onion and chopped fresh dill to the prepared dressing in the mixing bowl.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Ensure the dill is finely chopped to distribute its flavor evenly throughout the dressing.

9. 9

   Add the dried cucumber slices to the bowl with the dressing and toss gently to coat all the ingredients evenly.

   حوالي 1 د

   ملاحظة الطاهي: Use a rubber spatula or your hands to avoid bruising the delicate cucumber slices.

10. 10

    Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate the Gurkensalat for at least 30 minutes.

    حوالي 30 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: Chilling allows the flavors to meld and intensifies the refreshing quality of the salad.

11. 11

    Before serving, give the salad another gentle toss and taste to adjust seasoning if necessary.

    حوالي 1 د

    ملاحظة الطاهي: You might want to add a tiny bit more salt or pepper depending on your preference.