North Croatian Cucumber Stew (“cuspajz Od Krastavaca”)

• cucumbers1000 g
• lard (or oil)↗30 g
• flour (all purpose)↗20 g
• garlic clove↗1
• paprika (red, dry)↗1 teaspoon
• vinegar (red wine vinegar)↗1 tablespoon
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• sour cream↗50 g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Peel the cucumbers and cut them as for salad. Salt it and put aside for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Melt lard and add finely minced garlic and flour and sauté it until flour become brownish. Add paprika and stir well. Add cold water and make creamy liquid.

3. 3

   Squeeze cucumbers with hand to extract bitter liquid and add cucumbers into the pot. Add vinegar, salt and pepper and cover with water.

4. 4

   Cook not more than 30 minutes. Before serving add sour cream and stir.