Ingredients

  • 3 large cucumbers
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 c. plain yogurt
  • 2 tsp. rice wine vinegar
  • 1/8 tsp. white pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. sugar
  • 1/4 c. fresh mint, chopped
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped

Method

  • Peel, seed and chop cucumbers.
  • Sprinkle with salt and allow to drain for half an hour.
  • Line a sieve with a coffee filter.
  • Pour yogurt in and allow to drain for half an hour.
  • In a glass or pottery serving bowl, combine yogurt with remaining ingredients. Stir in cucumber.
  • Cover and refrigerate if not served at once. Yield:
  • 8 servings.
  • Carbohydrate 6 g, protein 3 g, fat 2 g, calories 52.