Swedish Pressed Cucumbers

The quintessential Swedish side dish. Thinly sliced cucumbers marinated in a sweet and sour pickling liquid with dill.

Ingredients

• 1 cucumber
• 2 tbsp vinegar (12%)
• 1 dl water
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 0.5 tsp salt
• Fresh dill, chopped

Method

1. 1Slice the cucumber very thinly.
2. 2Mix vinegar, water, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves.
3. 3Add cucumber and dill to the liquid.
4. 4Place a weight on top and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
5. 5Serve chilled.

Tips & tricks

• Read the full recipe before you start.
• Prep ingredients in advance for smoother cooking.
• Taste near the end and adjust seasoning as needed.

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