crispy fried cucumbers

Name: Crispy Fried Cucumbers
Prep time: 1 h 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 medium cucumber, peeled; 1 1/2 cup(s) fine dry breadcrumbs; 3 large eggs; - herbs for seasoning; - oil for deep frying; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh parsley, finely chopped - optional

43 Pinches

Sue Monroe

Draper, UT

Updated on May 18, 2014

Found the original recipe in my grandmother's "Household Searchlight Recipe Book" from 1936. It's still good with a few enhancements.

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prep time 1 Hr 10 Min

cook time 25 Min

method Deep Fry

yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

4 medium cucumber, peeled
1 1/2 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
3 large eggs
- herbs for seasoning
- oil for deep frying
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped - optional

How To Make crispy fried cucumbers

Step 1

Pare and slice cucumbers crosswise in center, then slice each piece lengthwise in thin slices. Soak in slightly salted cold water about 1 hour. Drain. Dry on folded towel.

Step 2

Heat oil in deep, heavy kettle or fryer to 365 F.
Step 3

Beat egg slightly with desired seasoning (do not add any salt here.) Roll cucumber slices in fine breadcrumbs. Dip in egg mixture. Roll in breadcrumbs. Fry in hot oil until well browned.
Step 4

Sprinkle with a little salt as they are removed from the fryer. Drain on absorbent paper. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
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