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Mustard seed cucumbers Recipe
by Doris Samson

Mustard seed cucumbers

This is a novel way of making pickled cucumbers. The recipe originates in Germany where it is called Senfgurken.

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Prep time: South Africa South african
Cook time: Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 3 English cucumbers
  • 1 onion
  • ½ cup vinegar
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1-teaspoon salt
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds

Directions

  1. Peel the cucumbers, de-seed and cut into medium sized strips. Slice the onion into rings. Bring the vinegar, water, sugar and salt to the boil. Add the cucumbers and boil for 5 minutes. Add the onion rings, bay leaves and mustard seeds.
  2. Store in an airtight container