Cucumbers, a very generous vegetable, grow in all regions of Latin America. In Guatemala, this delicious stuffed dish became popular and we are sharing it with you through this simple recipe.
The origin of stuffed cucumbers in Guatemala dates back to ancient culinary traditions, where the goal was to highlight the fresh and crunchy flavor of the cucumber.
Let's prepare it together and enjoy this exquisite recipe, what a great idea!
Stuffed Cucumbers
Ingredients
4 Large cucumbers
½ Lemon
1 Red chili (red bell pepper)
100 grams of Cream cheese
1 teaspoon of Sour cream
1 tablespoon of Basil
1 tablespoon of Chopped green onion
2 Cloves of minced garlic
1 pinch of Salt
1 Small lettuce
1 pinch of Paprika
1 pinch of Pepper
Preparation
Step 1 : Cucumbers are cut lengthwise, peeled, and seeds are removed.
Step 2 : Then, they are rubbed with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Step 3 : Meanwhile, the red chili is cut in half, seeds are removed, and it is diced.
Step 4 : Cream cheese and sour cream are combined with the other ingredients to make a homogeneous mixture.
Step 5 : This mixture is used to fill the cucumbers, which are then refrigerated for 2 hours.
Step 6 : After that time, the stuffed cucumbers are sliced and served, optionally placing them on a bed of lettuce leaves if desired.
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