Steps
- Slice 2 English cucumbers as thinly as possible. Toss with 1 tablespoon of salt and leave for 15 minutes.
- Squeeze the cucumbers firmly in handfuls and discard the salty liquid. Put the drained slices in a clean bowl.
- Dissolve 3 tablespoons of sugar in 1 cup of cold water and ¼ cup of white vinegar at 5% acidity.
- Mix the dressing into the cucumber with 1 minced garlic clove. Finish with a light sprinkle of sweet paprika and black pepper.