Swedish Pressgurka (Quick-Pressed Cucumber)

Swedish Pressgurka (Quick-Pressed Cucumber)

Swedish cucumber slices briefly pressed, then dressed with vinegar, sugar, and dill.

⏱ 35 min total🔪 15 min prep🔥 0 min cookEasyServes 6Swedish

Ingredients

  • 2 large cucumber, very thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped

Directions

  1. 1Toss the cucumber with salt and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Press the cucumber gently between plates for 10 minutes.
  3. 3Mix vinegar and sugar until dissolved.
  4. 4Drain the cucumber and toss with the vinegar mixture.
  5. 5Fold in dill.
  6. 6Chill for 5 minutes before serving.

💡 Pressing removes enough water for the sweet-sour dressing to stay concentrated.

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