Cucumber Rolls
Description
The appetizer is quick and easy to make. Cucumber roll-ups are a magnificent appetizer. I first tried them at my friend’s house—she has been living in Greece for a long time. That’s also where I first made cucumber roll-ups myself. An incredibly tasty dish, and it looks very original. Making this dish in Russia turned out to be a bit harder, but it’s possible! The biggest problem was the lack of Greek yogurt in our stores. I tried replacing it with thick ryazhenka (sold in jars), sour cream, and mayonnaise. Mayonnaise and sour cream worked best. They are thicker, but the cucumber roll-ups lost a little of their charm. The filling flavor comes closest with ryazhenka, but it is very thin, so the filling needs to be chilled in the refrigerator. Try making cucumber roll-ups yourself using the recipe I’m giving you, and then share your impressions in the comments. Good luck! Can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
Let's prepare all the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Using a food processor, or skilled hands and a knife, slice the English cucumber into thin enough slices.
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Step 3
Arrange them in a row on a paper towel so it absorbs the excess liquid.
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Step 4
Finely chop the olives, dill, and sun-dried tomatoes with a knife.
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Step 5
In a convenient bowl, mix feta cheese with yogurt and add lemon juice.
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Step 6
Add all the chopped ingredients, season with pepper, and mix well.
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Step 7
Now comes the most interesting part — roll up our little rolls.
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Step 8
At the end of the cucumber, place a spoonful of filling.
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Step 9
And we start rolling. One cucumber yields two rolls. In other words, cut each slice in half. Roll the rolls fairly tightly, then secure them with toothpicks.
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Step 10
Place the finished rolls on a serving dish.