fried cucumbers

Name: Fried Cucumbers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/2 cup(s) cooking oil (or less if you prefer olive oil); 2 - cucumbers, peeled and slice abt 1/4-inch thick; 1 cup(s) cornmeal; OPTIONAL - salt to taste

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Rainn Thomas

Akron, OH

Updated on Aug 16, 2012

Yeah I know. I was skeptical at first as well, but then we tried it and it's become a favourite during cucumber harvesting time. It's much better than it sounds and gives you a way to serve cucumbers in a different way than normal. Who'da thunk it? lol

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prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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Ingredients

1/2 cup cooking oil (or less if you prefer olive oil)
2 - cucumbers, peeled and slice abt 1/4-inch thick
1 cup cornmeal
OPTIONAL - salt to taste

How To Make fried cucumbers

Step 1

Preheat oil in a large cast iron skillet on medium and line a plate with paper towels to drain the cucumbers after frying.

Step 2

Bread the cucumber slices in the cornmeal, then place in the hot oil.
Step 3

Fry until golden brown (about 2 minutes), then flip and fry the other side.
Step 4

Transfer slices to plate for draining, sprinkle with a little salt (if desired) and serve hot.
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