Best 4 Swedish Cucumber Salad Pressgurka Recipes
In the realm of Swedish cuisine, where flavors dance in harmony and tradition holds a special place, there lies a refreshing delight known as Pressgurka or Swedish Cucumber Salad. This culinary gem, often gracing tables during festive gatherings and summertime meals, invites you on a journey of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. As you embark on this culinary adventure, discover the secrets behind creating the perfect Pressgurka, uncovering the delicate balance of sweet, sour, and tangy notes that define this iconic dish.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD
A delcious sweet and sour salad that is always served with their famous meatballs
Provided by Darlene at International Cuisine
Categories Side Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Wash and slice the cucumber as thinly as you can or use a mandolin
- Put the cucumber slices in a colander and sprinkle with salt and place a plate with something heavy on it to press the cucumbers. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
- While the cucumbers are sitting you can whip up the pickling sauce.
- In a sauce pan put all the remaining ingredients except the parsley into the pan and warm up until the sugar is dissolved. Remove from stove and stir in the parsley.
- Squeeze or press out any excess liquid from the cucumbers and put the cucumbers in a shallow dish or jar.
- Pour over the pickling sauce and put in refrigerator for at least one hour before serving
- These will last several days in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 1 g, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 585 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 10 g, ServingSize 1 serving
SWEDISH CUCUMBER SALAD - PRESSGURKA
This cucumber salad goes well with just any kind of meal. In Sweden, strong white distilled vinegar is usually used (12%), which gives the cucumber salad the correct sweet-and-sour flavour and a wonderful fresh and refreshing taste.
Provided by French Tart
Categories Vegetable
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into the thinnest possible slices.
- Arrange slices in a bowl.
- Whisk together the white distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and parsley.
- Pour over the cucumbers.
- Place a plate with a weight over the cucumbers to squeeze out the liquid.
- Chill for 1 hour.
GRAMMIE'S PRESSGURKA (SWEDISH CUCUMBERS) RECIPE - (4.5/5)
Provided by รก-39535
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Cut cucumbers into the thinnest possible slices. (you don't have to peel.. Grandma Mae didn't but Grammie does) Arrange slices in a bowl. Whisk together the white distilled vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper and parsley. Pour over the cucumbers. Place a plate with a weight over the cucumbers to squeeze out the liquid. Chill for 1 hour. (the longer you chill before serving the stronger the taste)
PRESSED CUCUMBER SALAD (PRESSGURKA)
Posting for ZWT6 for the Scandinavia region. This was found online for Swedish recipes. Sounds like a great refreshing salad to add to any dinner. Update: 7/21/2011, I made this to go along with dinner the other night. I added some slices of tomato and onion. Due to the fact that I like things tart, I decreased the sugar and a little on the salt, but did also add some garlic salt. I feel this is good recipe for those who like it not so tart, especially kids, but feel free to add other veggies and spices!!
Provided by diner524
Categories Vegetable
Time 15m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Peel and slice cucumber very thinly.
- Place layers of cucumber and salt in the bottom a flat bowl bowl, cover with plastic, then weight down and let stand about 10 minutes.
- Pour off liquid and combine it with the vinegar, sugar, pepper, stirring until sugar is dissolved.
- Pour dressing over cucumbers, garnish with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.7, Fat 0.2, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 296.9, Carbohydrate 30.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 27.5, Protein 1.1
Tips:
- Choose the right cucumbers. Use firm, unwaxed cucumbers for the best results.
- Slice the cucumbers thinly. This will help them absorb the marinade more easily.
- Use a good quality vinegar. A white vinegar or apple cider vinegar will work well.
- Add some sweetness. Sugar or honey can help to balance out the acidity of the vinegar.
- Use fresh herbs. Dill, parsley, or chives are all good choices.
- Let the salad marinate for at least 30 minutes. This will give the flavors time to develop.
- Serve the salad chilled. This is a refreshing side dish for a summer meal.
Conclusion:
Swedish cucumber salad is a simple but delicious side dish that is perfect for summer. It is easy to make and can be made ahead of time. The combination of cucumbers, vinegar, sugar, and herbs is refreshing and flavorful. This salad is a great way to use up fresh cucumbers from your garden. It is also a healthy and low-calorie dish. So next time you are looking for a light and refreshing side dish, give Swedish cucumber salad a try.
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