braised cucumbers

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 kg braised cucumber(s)
• 1 small can of tomatoes
• 400 g minced meat, mixed
• 2 cups rice
• 3 tbsp wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
• 300 ml vegetable stock
• 1 bunch dill, finely chopped
• 1 tsp sugar
• salt and pepper
• 3 tbsp sour cream

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 45 minutes

Silesian braised cucumbers, a summer dish

Peel the cucumbers and halve them lengthwise. Remove the seeds with a spoon and then cut into approximately 1 cm pieces. Brown the minced meat in a little oil and season with salt and pepper. Add the cucumber pieces and braise with the minced meat for about 3-5 minutes. Deglaze with the canned tomatoes and vegetable stock. Simmer for about 20 minutes over medium heat, until the cucumbers are translucent. Meanwhile, put the rice on the heat and prepare as usual. Add the vinegar, sugar, and dill to the braised cucumbers and season to taste. The vinegar should have a slightly sour note; if not, add a little more vinegar. Simmer for about 10 minutes over low heat. Arrange the braised cucumbers on plates and stir in a little sour cream. Add the rice and serve immediately. 150 kcal per serving.