04-05-2008, 06:54 PM
Fried Cucumbers
Khiyar Maqlee
serves 4
Ingredients:
1 large cucumber, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch round slices
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3/4 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped
Sprinkle both sides of the cucumber rounds with the salt and allow to sit in a strainer for 30 mins to drain the water form them.
Mix the flour, pepper, and garlic salt; than roll the cucumber rounds in the seasoned flour. Heat the oil and fry the cucumber rounds until the turn evenly brown; then place in a serving dish and sprinkle with the chopped scallions.
Enjoy!