How do cucumbers taste cooked?

dae_tona · 08-15-2006, 08:59 AM

I've always eaten them raw but am trying to add more and more veggies to my omelets in the am and was wondering if they taste okay cooked.

Dyan

Dottie · 08-15-2006, 09:05 AM

I have a beef and cucumber stir fry recipe that is pretty good. But you don't cook them long. It's a revipe by Martin Yan (aka: Yan can Cook). I'll see if I have it somewhere for you

Itsanewme · 08-15-2006, 09:10 AM

I've made this recipe several times and really like it. It's a nice alternative to cucumbers in salads. The cucumbers retain a little of their crispness. I also add a little grated Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking.

Creamy Buttered Cucumbers

1 pound cucumbers -- peeled
1 tablespoon salt
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
ground black pepper -- to taste
1/2 cup sour cream
1 pinch dried dill weed

1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut into 3/4 inch chunks. If the chunks aren't firm, place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 20 minutes (if they are firm you may omit this step).
2. Place butter in a medium to large skillet over medium heat. When it melts, add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cucumbers and cook another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste.
3. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and plenty of dill. Stir and serve warm.

ebonyeyz28 · 08-16-2006, 06:47 AM

Great question and great responses! I've never had cooked cucumbers but I think I will reall soon!

hmay60 · 08-16-2006, 09:33 AM

My mom always fried them like squash. So maybe, slice em thin and coat with parm. cheese, or carbquick or you fav., and fry them up. I love them and so do my kids.

Charski · 08-16-2006, 10:38 AM

We tried them on some grilled shish kebabs after watching Bobby Flay use them - they turned out good, kinda like squash flavor!

MissMerize · 02-20-2013, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Itsanewme

I've made this recipe several times

Your recipe is similar to one I found over here.

This one gets cream and bakes for like an hour.

I think I'm going to try this - but what I was initially thinking of doing was soaking some cucumbers in some punch flavored water enhancer, then baking them up and serving with whipped cream on top. The flavor stuff is basically like a sugar free koolaid. I want the cucumbers to taste like a baked sweet fruit.

Anyone think this might be a bit crazy?
Or is it more crazy to resurrect 2006? lol - 7 years could be a charm.

Soobee · 02-20-2013, 06:16 PM

You never know until you try. Some recipes seem like they can't possibly work, and they are terrific. And some seem as if they have to be delicious, and they don't come through. So go for it! And be sure to tell us your results.

Charski · 02-20-2013, 06:38 PM

It will probably be fine. I have a mock apple crisp that uses zucchini or chayote and you'd never guess it wasn't apples! Give it a try and report back!

Strawberry · 02-20-2013, 07:09 PM

Once I took a mix of diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and peppers, fresh basil, and fresh mozarella (that was originally a cold salad) and sauteed it briefy, then added eggs to make an omelette. It came out delicious!

rosethorns · 02-20-2013, 07:28 PM

I love them in stir-frys.

08-15-2006, 08:59 AM	#1
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08-15-2006, 09:05 AM	#2
Dottie Administrator Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: S.E. Texas Gulf Coast Posts: 68,703 Gallery: Dottie WOE: JUDDD calorie cycling plan	I have a beef and cucumber stir fry recipe that is pretty good. But you don't cook them long. It's a revipe by Martin Yan (aka: Yan can Cook). I'll see if I have it somewhere for you

08-15-2006, 09:10 AM	#3
Itsanewme Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Philadelphia PA Posts: 537 Gallery: Itsanewme Stats: 322/145/143-147 WOE: Weight Watchers/ Lower Carbs WLS 10/02 Start Date: Restarted 3/1/06	I've made this recipe several times and really like it. It's a nice alternative to cucumbers in salads. The cucumbers retain a little of their crispness. I also add a little grated Parmesan cheese at the end of cooking. Creamy Buttered Cucumbers 1 pound cucumbers -- peeled 1 tablespoon salt 2 tablespoons butter 1/2 cup chopped onion ground black pepper -- to taste 1/2 cup sour cream 1 pinch dried dill weed 1. Cut cucumbers in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Cut into 3/4 inch chunks. If the chunks aren't firm, place them in a colander and sprinkle with salt. Let drain 20 minutes (if they are firm you may omit this step). 2. Place butter in a medium to large skillet over medium heat. When it melts, add the onion and cook 5 minutes. Stir in the cucumbers and cook another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with black pepper to taste. 3. Reduce heat to low and stir in sour cream and plenty of dill. Stir and serve warm.

08-16-2006, 06:47 AM	#4
ebonyeyz28 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Inland Empire, CA Posts: 5,028 Gallery: ebonyeyz28 Stats: Then: 274.5, size 28 Now:173, Size 12! WOE: Atkins Maintenance Start Date: December 27, 2002	Great question and great responses! I've never had cooked cucumbers but I think I will reall soon!

08-16-2006, 09:33 AM	#5
hmay60 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 669 Gallery: hmay60 WOE: Atkins Start Date: July 05, 2004	My mom always fried them like squash. So maybe, slice em thin and coat with parm. cheese, or carbquick or you fav., and fry them up. I love them and so do my kids.

08-16-2006, 10:38 AM	#6
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,199 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	We tried them on some grilled shish kebabs after watching Bobby Flay use them - they turned out good, kinda like squash flavor!

02-20-2013, 06:16 PM	#8
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,938 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	You never know until you try. Some recipes seem like they can't possibly work, and they are terrific. And some seem as if they have to be delicious, and they don't come through. So go for it! And be sure to tell us your results.

02-20-2013, 06:38 PM	#9
Charski Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Mostly in the kitchen! Posts: 34,199 Gallery: Charski Stats: 174 (WW)/139/150 goal 5'5" 59 years YOUNG! WOE: ATKINS always Start Date: May 2003	It will probably be fine. I have a mock apple crisp that uses zucchini or chayote and you'd never guess it wasn't apples! Give it a try and report back!

02-20-2013, 07:09 PM	#10
Strawberry Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 3,352 Gallery: Strawberry	Once I took a mix of diced cucumbers, tomatoes, onion and peppers, fresh basil, and fresh mozarella (that was originally a cold salad) and sauteed it briefy, then added eggs to make an omelette. It came out delicious!

02-20-2013, 07:28 PM	#11
rosethorns Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Puyallup. WA Posts: 4,659 Gallery: rosethorns Stats: 252/140/150 WOE: atkins I eat non allergic food Start Date: restarted 1-07	I love them in stir-frys.