Cucumber Souse with Paul Carmichael (Caribbean Online Cooking Class)

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar offers a milder flavor.

hot pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity.

sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Honey adds sweetness with a unique flavor.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Oregano is more accessible and offers a similar herbal note.

Chop cucumbers into large chunks.

Add chopped onion and habanero to the cucumbers.

Roughly chop parsley and add it to the mixture.

Sprinkle heaps of salt over the vegetables and let it sit for a minute to release juices.

Mix everything together and let it marinate.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Dietary