tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post5552232355800987660..comments2024-03-16T11:43:21.644+02:00Comments on NAMI-NAMI: a food blog: Shaken, not stirred: Estonian Cucumber Salad RecipePillehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05817049547134774699noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-52775888933135068882008-08-01T18:56:00.000+03:002008-08-01T18:56:00.000+03:00I saw the salad on Ibán's flickr pics.I love caraw...I saw the salad on Ibán's flickr pics.<BR/>I love caraway and tested it today, with fresh homemade bread it's delicous!<BR/>Here's pic:http://www.flickr.com/photos/7527334@N05/2722907504/<BR/>Thanks for the idea :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-10298538443064895042008-07-15T20:39:00.000+03:002008-07-15T20:39:00.000+03:00We're BBQing this weekend and I am DEFINITELY maki...We're BBQing this weekend and I am DEFINITELY making this wonderfully cool salad. Thanks for the inspiration :)Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12325204219395014329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-64825213967811947482008-07-11T16:47:00.000+03:002008-07-11T16:47:00.000+03:00My grandmother used to make these - without the ca...My grandmother used to make these - without the caraway seeds - and called them "vanhanajan kurkut" which translates to "cucumbers from the old times". I love them and make them often myself.Anttihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04564074229972415929noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-45202614056446524202008-07-07T14:59:00.000+03:002008-07-07T14:59:00.000+03:00Very similar to the one I grew up with - although ...Very similar to the one I grew up with - although my mother always added chives.<BR/>I sometimes add a bit of yogurt to it, as well.<BR/>Now I have to try it with the caraway... I think the flavors would be yummy!Katie Zellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17498599461583826030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-52896025267824581122008-07-04T16:40:00.000+03:002008-07-04T16:40:00.000+03:00We make this at home every Summer, I loved your co...We make this at home every Summer, I loved your comment on recipe-vs-technology (very nice!).<BR/>Our is simply: sliced cucumber, olive oil (a soft 0.4º acidity, not a very powerful virgin here), salt. You can add a bit of vinegar to taste. But we like our crunchy cucumber slices to be crunchy :)<BR/>Gotta try this as well (haven't tried the oat flummery, as Barcelona is way to hot for that at the moment...but I'll definitely try it as the weather cools down).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-81143972176291792192008-07-02T02:12:00.000+03:002008-07-02T02:12:00.000+03:00"silky texture." That sounds perfect."silky texture." That sounds perfect.Susan from Food Bloggahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11034518858688958369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-39124683853335966812008-07-01T03:30:00.000+03:002008-07-01T03:30:00.000+03:00We have a version of this too! Without the carawa...We have a version of this too! Without the caraway seeds (I'm not even sure I can get that here) and dill, and instead black pepper and a tiny bit of sugar :) Nice to see we have common dishes no even if we are so far apart on the map! :)ChichaJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143881216169572999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-55381750308496425082008-07-01T00:36:00.000+03:002008-07-01T00:36:00.000+03:00Perfect recipe for the summer!Perfect recipe for the summer!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-74929975371455248982008-06-30T19:03:00.000+03:002008-06-30T19:03:00.000+03:00I love the idea of shaking the cucumbers, Pille. I...I love the idea of shaking the cucumbers, Pille. I always learn the most interesting things when I visit your scrumptious blog - and I'm so sorry I wasn't able to meet you while you were in Missouri!Farmgirl Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04851855517852917202noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-40778446753421396872008-06-30T12:28:00.000+03:002008-06-30T12:28:00.000+03:00I think I´ll have to go without carawy seeds. Not ...I think I´ll have to go without carawy seeds. Not for mistrust, I just don´t know if they exist in Spain at all. but the rest is just what we need, very coolinglobstersquadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16130188841853502828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-16193955678138243382008-06-29T21:15:00.000+03:002008-06-29T21:15:00.000+03:00That is a very nice summer salad. My grandmother u...That is a very nice summer salad. My grandmother used to make something very similar when I was little.<BR/><BR/>Greetings,<BR/> TiinaTiinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17218632691095902918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-16425752892177350742008-06-29T06:58:00.000+03:002008-06-29T06:58:00.000+03:00My sister lived in Latvia for a couple years, so I...My sister lived in Latvia for a couple years, so I know she'd love this! I'm glad I found this recipe. I make the same thing without the caraway seeds, can't wait to try it with.Prudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14163107781644008543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-11573526134106661992008-06-29T00:19:00.000+03:002008-06-29T00:19:00.000+03:00That's how I love it too!That's how I love it too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-75185075843476641542008-06-28T14:44:00.000+03:002008-06-28T14:44:00.000+03:00Wow -- I've never heard of this technique before. ...Wow -- I've never heard of this technique before. It really speeds up the salting of the cucumber and helps to get rid of the excess liquid. And it's good exercise, too!Lydia (The Perfect Pantry)https://www.blogger.com/profile/18005372315838352874noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-91331896984291074932008-06-28T13:59:00.000+03:002008-06-28T13:59:00.000+03:00It sounds delightful - and like something to have ...It sounds delightful - and like something to have for brunch this morning!David T. Macknethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074123750929335716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13695947.post-56649357531319523932008-06-28T11:04:00.000+03:002008-06-28T11:04:00.000+03:00Am going to have to try this, most definitely WITH...Am going to have to try this, most definitely WITH the caraway seeds. Can't sense the flavour or texture. So yes, will be trying this "recipe" during the week. Thanks for posting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com