Cucumbers in Cream Sauce

At the peak of cucumber season, we often struggle with how to use them all. Cucumbers in sauce are one option, and this recipe will delight even those who havent been fans of warm cucumbers before.

Details

  • Preparation Time: 5 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 15 minutes
  • Difficulty: 1
  • Spiciness: 0
  • Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 spoon Oil, olive

  • 1 spoon Butter, unsalted

  • 1 piece Onion, raw

  • 1 pod Garlic, fresh

  • 500 g Sweet potato, unpeeled, fresh

  • 1 dl Soup base, chicken, cube

  • 1 dl Sour cream

  • pieces Salt, table

  • pieces Dill, fresh

Steps

  1. Peel the cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, and remove the seeds. Grate or slice the cucumbers thinly. Peel and chop the onion and garlic.

  2. Heat oil and butter in a deep pan, then sauté the onion in the fat.

  3. Once the onion turns golden brown, add the garlic, and as soon as it becomes fragrant, add the cucumbers. Sauté for two minutes, then pour in the base or water. Cook for 10 minutes.

  4. Stir in the sour cream at the end, season with salt and pepper, and cook for another minute. Serve the prepared dish with mashed potatoes.

Nutrition Information (Per 100g)

  • Calories: 50.76 kcal
  • Fat: 3.42 g
    • Saturated Fat: 1.24 g
  • Carbohydrates: 4.04 g
    • Sugars: 1.4 g
  • Protein: 0.16 g
  • Fiber: 0.16 g

Advice

Garnish the dish with chopped dill, or you can also use thin strips of cucumber peel that were set aside.