Cucumber Souse
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- Cucumbers, thinly sliced — 2
- Onion, thinly sliced — 1
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt — 1/2 tsp
- Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced — 1/4
- Fresh parsley, chopped — 1 tbsp
Method
- Combine the cucumber and onion in a bowl.
- Add the lime juice, salt and minced scotch bonnet.
- Toss well and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley just before serving.
Introduction: A cold, lightly pickled cucumber salad marinated in lime juice, onion and hot pepper.
Cultural Background: Souse-style preparations, where fresh vegetables are marinated in a sharp lime and pepper dressing, are common across the Grenadine islands, offering a cooling, tangy counterpart to richer mains.
Tips: Slice the cucumber thinly and evenly so it marinates quickly and evenly. Adjust scotch bonnet to taste for a milder or spicier souse.
Variations: Add sliced sweet pepper for colour and crunch; swap lime for vinegar for a sharper, more traditional souse flavour.
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheating: This dish is served cold and is not reheated.
Nutrition: Approx. 40 kcal, 1 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate, 0 g fat per serving.
FAQs:
Q: What does ‘souse’ mean?
A: A Caribbean term for food marinated or pickled in an acidic, spiced liquid, typically lime or vinegar-based.
Q: Is this dish very spicy?
A: It has a gentle heat as written, easily adjusted by using more or less scotch bonnet.
- Cucumbers, thinly sliced — 2
- Onion, thinly sliced — 1
- Juice of 2 limes
- Salt — 1/2 tsp
- Scotch bonnet pepper, finely minced — 1/4
- Fresh parsley, chopped — 1 tbsp
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