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Cucumber Noodles

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Cucumber Noodles

Cucumber Noodles

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Equipment

  • - Mandoline Slicer: Ideal for thinly slicing vegetables including cucumbers.

  • - Spiralizer: Perfect for turning cucumbers into noodle-like shapes, compatible with various designs.

  • - Kitchen Knife Set: Essential for prepping ingredients; a sturdy knife can also be used to julienne the cucumber.

  • - Colander: Helps in rinsing and draining fresh produce effectively.

  • - Mixing Bowls: Necessary for mixing dressings or marinades that complement your noodles.

  • - Cutting Board: Protects surfaces when chopping cucumbers or other ingredients.

  • - Salad Spinner: Useful if you prefer to use whole cucumbers, aiding in drying them quickly after rinsing.

  • - Food Processor with Slicer Attachment: Can be used as an alternative method for slicing cucumbers into thin strips.

  • - Cucumber Peeler: Helps in removing the outer skin of cucumbers if desired, though this step can vary based on personal preference and recipe requirements.

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons: For accurately measuring ingredients for dressings or sauces.

  • - Vegetable Steamer Basket (optional): If you prefer to steam your cucumbers slightly before spiralizing, this can be a useful addition.

Ingredients

  • 3 seedless cucumbers (usually plastic-wrapped; 2 1/2 to 2 3/4 pounds total), peeled

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • 1/2 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon zest

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • an adjustable-blade slicer with 1/4-inch julienne blade

Instructions

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Instruction 1

Adjust 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.
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Instruction 2

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.
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