Unflavored Gelatin Salt

Unflavored Gelatin Salt

Ingredients:
1/2 tsp. sugar
3 env. unflavored gelatin
1 c. cold water
1/4 white vinegar
2 slices onion, cut coarsely
1/3 c. parsley leaves (no stems)
1 1/2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. mayonnaise
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
2 tbsp. coarsely cut fresh mint leaves

Directions:
Sprinkle cucumber with salt and sugar, lightly. Let stand for 20 minutes. In
a saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over the cold water and vinegar. Stir over low
heat until gelatin is dissolved. Add 1 teaspoon salt and the mint leaves.
Drain cucumber. Place in blender with onion and parsley. Puree. Pour in
liquid gelatin and blend for a few seconds until smooth. Tiny green flecks of
parsley and mint should still show. Refrigerate until thick and heavy but not
set, about 30 minutes. Beat in sour cream and mayonnaise. Season with Tabasco
and a little more salt, if needed. Pour into a 1 quart mold. Cover and chill
until set, about 2-4 hours. Unmold on chilled plate and garnish with thin
cucumber slices and sprigs of mint. Serves 6.
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