5 cucumbers, peeled and sliced thinly
1 tablespoon salt
4 cloves garlic, pressed or chopped finely
1 cup ea. sugar and clear vinegar
1/4 cup water
Paprika and sour cream (opt)
Put sliced cucumbers in shallow pan, sprinkle with salt and toss. Let sit at room temperature one hour. Put in colander and drain, put in bowl, add garlic and stir well.
Whisk sugar, vinegar and water together until sugar dissolves. Pour over
cucumbers and mix. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Top each serving with
sour cream and paprika to taste, if desired. This cucumber salad
serves 8.