Tag: Cucumber

Korean Potato Salad (Gamja Salad)

Ingredients

  • 3 Medium Russet Potatoes
  • 3 Hard Boiled Eggs
  • 1/2 Cup Uncooked Macaroni
  • 11 oz Canned Sweet Corn
  • 1/2 Cup English Cucumber – Halved, seeded, sliced
  • 1/3 Cup Carrots – Shredded
  • 1/2 Cup Kewpie Mayonnaise
  • 2 Tbs Mustard
  • 2 Tsp Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp White Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

  1. Make your eggs. Place the eggs in a small pot, fill with cold water, about 1 inch above the eggs. Bring to a rolling bowl over medium-high heat. Once boiling, cover, turn off the heat and leave for 11 minutes. When the eggs are done, put them in ice water, and let them sit for at least 14 minutes. Peel the eggs and remove the egg yolks from the whites. Chop the whites and set aside, place the yolks in a bag and put in the freezer to shave as a garnish.
  2. Make your macaroni. Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil and cook the macaroni for 8 to 10 minutes, or according to the package instructions. Drain the macaroni and set aside.
  3. Make your potatoes. Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into 1.5 inch pieces. Place them in a large pot and cover the potatoes with water, at least 1 inch above the potatoes. Bring the pot to a boil and boil the potatoes for 15 to 20 minutes. Checking the doneness of the potatoes often. Once tender, drain the potatoes, and let them sit for 5 minutes to cool slightly.
  4. After the potatoes have cooled slightly, place in a large bowl and mash the potatoes. While mashing, add the sugar, salt, white pepper, and onion powder.
  5. Add the kewpie mayo, mustard, chopped eggs, corn (drained), cucumber, carrots, and macaroni. Mix well and place in the refrigerator to cool.
  6. After about 2 hours, taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
  7. Top with shaved egg yolk.

Cucumber Kimchi

Ingredients

  • 2 English Cucumbers – Peeled and thinly sliced
  • 2 Tbs Red Pepper Powder
  • 1 1/2Tbs Rice Wine Vinegar
  • 2 Tbs Soy Sauce
  • 2 tsp Mirin
  • 2 tsp Sesame Seeds
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 3 Tbs Rock Salt

Directions

  1. Peel and thinly slice the english cucumbers. Place them in a colander and top with the rock salt to drain out the water from the cucumbers.
  2. Rinse the cucumbers and then dry.
  3. In a large bowl, place the sliced cucumbers and add the remaining ingredients. Mix well to combine.
  4. Place in an air tight container and store in the refrigerator.
  5. Let the cucumbers marinade in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours. Best if it is at least 1 day before serving.

Chicken Tikka Masala Meatball Wrap

Ingredients

Meatball

  • 1 lb Ground chicken
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 Cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 Tbs Greek yogurt
  • 2 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Tumeric
  • 1 Tsp Cumin
  • 1 Tsp Coriander
  • 1 Tsp Chili powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper

Finishing Simmer Sauce

  • 1 Jar Favorite Tikka Masala sauce

Raita

  • 1 Cup Greek yogurt
  • 1/4 Cup Mint
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 1 Tsp Salt
  • 1 Tsp Cumin

Cucumber and Onion Salad

  • 1 English cucumber – peeled, seeded, and diced
  • 1/2 Red onion – diced
  • 1 Lemon – juiced
  • 1 Tbs Mint – finely chopped

Additional Items

  • 4 to 6 Servings of Naan
  • 1 Cup Tomatoes – Plum finely diced or cherry tomatoes halved
  • Lettuce – shredded

Directions

Meatballs

  1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees (F).
  2. Combine all ingredients for the meatballs and mix well.
  3. Line a baking pan with aluminum foil.
  4. Roll the mixture into 1.5 oz meatballs, makes approximately 20, and place them on the baking pan.
  5. Bake for 16 to 18 minutes.
  6. While the meatballs are baking warm the jar of tikka masala sauce in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stirring occasionally to avoid burning. Bring to a simmer and lower heat to medium low.
  7. Remove the meatballs from the oven and place in the sauce pan to finish.
  8. Finish the meatballs in the tikka masala sauce for 5 to 7 minutes to incorporate some of the sauce into the meatballs.

Raita

  1. Blend all ingredients together for 10 to 15 seconds.
  2. Place in a jar and refrigerate until needed.

Salad

  1. After dicing the ingredients, place in a bowl and add the juice of a lemon.
  2. Add the chopped mint, stir to combine, and chill until needed.

Assembly

  1. Warm the Naan in the microwave or over a medium heat stovetop for 1 minute flipping frequently to avoid burning.
  2. Place some shredded lettuce on the Naan. And then top with an amount of meatballs that is preferred for the eater and add a couple of spoons of the tikka masala sauce. Or as much as the eater would like.
  3. Top with the salad, raita, and tomatoes.
  4. Wrap the Naan and enjoy!!

Tzatziki, Quick and Easy Greek Treat

Ingredients

  • 16 Oz Whole Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Seedless Cucumber – peeled and grated
  • 3 Garlic Cloves – minced
  • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbs White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 Lemon – juiced
  • 2 Tbs Dill – finely chopped
  • 1 Tbs Mint – finely chopped
  • Salt, Black Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Peel the cucumber, grate it into a small colander, top with a pinch of salt to draw out the moisture, and place in the sink.
  2. Let the cucumber sit for 15 minutes. Place the cucumber on paper towels and press to remove any extra moisture.
  3. Place all of the ingredients, to include the cucumber, in a small bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
  4. Taste the tzatziki and add anything extra as you deem necessary. Enjoy on a gyro or as a dip with some pita or chips!

Greek “Pico de Gallo”, Cucumber Salad

Ingredients

  • 4 Plum Tomatoes – diced
  • 1 Red Onion – diced
  • 1/2 Seedless Cucumber – diced
  • 1/2 Lemon – zest
  • 1 Lemon – juiced
  • 1 Tbs Mint – diced

Directions

  1. Dice all of the ingredients and place in a bowl.
  2. Add the lemon zest and mint.
  3. Squeeze the lemon juice over, stir to combine, and place in a refrigerator. Enjoy!