| Cucumbers, Braised | Vegetables & Fruits |
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2 medium cucumbers
1 tbsp. sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 cup vinegar 2 tbsp. water 1 oz. butter |
4 shallots,chopped fine
1 tbsp flour 1/2 tsp. fennel seeds 2 cups chicken broth fresh dill |
Peel cucumbers.Cut in one-half lengthwise,remove seeds; cut in chunks.
Combine in a bowl the sugar,salt,vinegar and water. Pour over the cucumber chunks and let stand for 1 hour. Drain.
Melt butter. Saute shallots until tender. Sprinkle with flour and fennil seeds. Cook until golden;whisk in chicken broth. Simmer until thickened slightly. Add cucumber and simmer gently for 10-15 minutes until tender but not mushy.
Garnish with fresh dill.