German-Style Stewed Cucumbers
This traditional German dish features braised cucumbers gently stewed with onions, dill, and a touch of cream. Often served with ground meat or potatoes, Schmorgurken offer a surprisingly hearty and comforting flavor. A perfect way to use oversized garden cucumbers, this dish is light, savory, and full of classic home-cooked charm.
Equipment
- Pot
- Stove
- Chopping board
- Chopping knife
- Wooden spoon
Ingredients
- 6 field cucumbers
- 1 onion
- 1–2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 g bacon diced
- dill fresh or dried
- 100 g crème fraîche
Instructions
- Dice the onions.
- Peel 6 field cucumbers, quarter them, remove the seeds, and cut into small cubes.
- Sauté the onions in oil.
- Add diced bacon and fry briefly.
- Add the cucumbers, season with 1 teaspoon of salt, and add chopped dill.
- Cover with a lid and braise over medium heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 100 g of crème fraîche.
- Serve warm, ideally with boiled potatoes or similar side dishes.
Notes
Serve with ground meat or potatoes to make it a wholesome dish.
Nutrition per Serving
Calories: 498kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 13gFat: 38gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 63mgSodium: 1529mgPotassium: 1466mgFiber: 7gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 979IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 192mgIron: 2mg
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