Chłodnik – 4 – Cucumber

This chłodnik is a simple cool starter for a hot summer’s day.

Ingredients

• Half  a cucumber
• Spring onions – green parts or chives
• 500ml of yoghurt
• Handful of dill
• Lemon juice and cold water
• Salt & Pepper & Sugar to taste

Method

• Part peel the cucumber length-ways to give stripes.
• Chop the cucumber into small cubes.
• Chop the spring onions or chives into small pieces.
• Chop the dill into small pieces.
• Thin down the yoghurt with lemon juice and water to suit.
• Mix with the chopped cucumber.
• Add dill and spring onions or chives.
• Adjust the seasoning to taste.
• Chill in the fridge for several hours.
• Sprinkle with chopped chives to serve.

Served in Soup Dishes by Midwinter – Spanish Garden – 1966 – 1982.