🥒 Hungarian Cucumber Salad (Uborkasaláta)

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the cucumbers:
    • Peel cucumbers (leaving a little skin for color, if you like).
    • Slice them very thin (a mandoline works best).
    • Place slices in a bowl, sprinkle with salt, toss, and let sit for 20–30 minutes to release water.
    • Squeeze gently to remove excess liquid.
  2. Make the marinade:
    • In a small bowl, mix water, vinegar, sugar, and black pepper until sugar dissolves.
    • Add onion slices to the mixture.
  3. Combine:
    • Pour the marinade over the cucumbers and toss well.
    • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving for best flavor.
  4. Serve:
    • Sprinkle with Hungarian paprika just before serving.
    • For the creamy version, stir in sour cream before serving.

Tips:

  • Traditional Hungarian households often serve both non-creamy and sour cream cucumber salad depending on the main dish.
  • This salad pairs beautifully with chicken paprikash, schnitzel, or goulash.
  • It tastes even better after sitting in the fridge for a few hours.

Would you like me to also include the creamy dill version of this cucumber salad (another Hungarian favorite)?

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