Cucumbers in Sour Cream Recipe - Polish Mizeria

"The Polish name for cucumbers in sour cream is “mizeria” literally meaning “misery,” referring to the dish being conceived by peasants, who were nicknamed “the miserable ones” by the have-gots! See the legend below. This delightful, cooling salad is anything but “misery.” It’s a great accompaniment to pork, ham, chicken, fish, just about anything. Choose thin cucumbers with small seeds or the seedless variety. Dress this just before serving so the dish doesn’t become watery. That’s another reason my family doesn’t use vinegar -- it waters down the dressing -- but it’s a classic component of the dish...."