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Cucumber Salad

From Mazdaznan encyclopedia of dietetics and home cook book, 1909

Soaking cucumbers in salt removes poisonous acids.

Presented as published in 1909. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Mazdaznan encyclopedia of dietetics and home cook book (1909) by Hanish, Otoman Zar-Adusht-, page 86. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

CUCUMBER SALAD. Peel and cut crosswise into very thin slices four medium- sized green cucumbers; lay into large bowl and mix thor- oly with one teacupful salt. Cover and let stand one hour, then wash quickly in two waters to remove salt. Mix two tablespoonfuls lemon juice with one cupful thick, sweet cream

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