European
Sweden - Side Dishes
Gurksallad (Pressgurka)
Chef's Menu Description
Traditional pressed Swedish cucumber salad: translucent ribbons of cucumber pressed under weights to extract moisture, then tossed in an authentic 1-2-3 sweet vinegar brine with fresh curly parsley.
Ingredients
- • 1 large English cucumber (thinly sliced on a mandoline)
- • 1 tsp fine sea salt (for drawing out liquid)
- • 2 tbsp Swedish distilled vinegar (ättiksprit 12%)
- • 3 tbsp granulated sugar
- • 100ml cold water
- • 3 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- • Pinch of freshly ground white pepper
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Layer thinly sliced cucumber on a plate, sprinkling lightly with sea salt. Place an inverted saucer on top and weigh down with a heavy jar for 30 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Drain thoroughly and gently press the cucumber slices in a clean tea towel to remove excess liquid.
3
Phase 3
Whisk distilled vinegar, sugar, cold water, and white pepper until the sugar crystals are completely dissolved.
4
Phase 4
Toss the pressed cucumbers with the sweet vinegar dressing and chopped parsley. Chill for 20 minutes before serving alongside meatballs or roasts.