CUCUMBER WITH ORANGE FLOWER WATER
Want to take your summer entertaining to the next level? Add this cucumber salad with orange flower water to your menu !
The History and Elegance of Orange flower water
When it comes to flavourings, orange flower is an underutilized ingredient in Great Britain that can add a touch of sophistication and elegance to any dish. Orange blossoms are the fragrant flowers that bloom on the bitter orange tree, and they have been used in cuisine for centuries.
In fact, orange blossom water has been used in Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, and North African cuisine since the 7th century. The ingredient made its way to Europe during the Crusades, where it was incorporated into dishes such as desserts and salads.
The Light and Subtle Cucumber Salad with Orange flower water
The perfect starter when you do not know what to propose or are too lazy to think about something else… Very light and subtle, this cucumber with orange blossom recipe will be a must for your summer time table.
Discover the Distinctive Characteristics of Grüner Veltliner
When it comes to pairing wine with a cucumber salad with orange blossom, Grüner Veltliner is the perfect choice. The sour apple and tropical fruit flavors of the wine make it an excellent pairing for the light and subtle cucumber salad with orange flower water.
Grüner Veltliner is a white wine made from the grape variety of the same name and is known for its sour apple and tropical fruit flavors. The wine offers primary flavors of lemon, lime, grapefruit, and nectarine, followed by secondary notes of white pepper, iris, green bean, radish, lovage, and tarragon, ginger, and honey. Grüner Veltliner generally sings with bright citrus fruit on the lemon and lime end of the spectrum. Grüner Veltliner is best served chilled to around 7 degrees Celsius.
The Origins of Grüner Veltliner
The grape has been believed to date back to Roman times, with its name being derived from Veltlin (Valtellina) in northern Italy, though ampelographers and wine historians have yet to find a link between the grape and the Italian commune. The grapes may have originated there, but Grüner Veltliner is not genetically related to any of the other veltliner grapes.
Vegan starter
So, summer is the perfect time to experiment with new flavors and ingredients. Give this vegan cucumber salad with orange flower a try and discover your new favourite dish!
Light and refreshing cucumber dishes
You may wish to enjoy some new recipes ideas during summer time :
What about a cold soup with tarragon or some bite-size canapes ?
Do not forget to leave a comment and let me know how it turned out! And if you have any variation of this recipe that you would like to share, I would love to hear it.
Happy cooking and bonne dégustation!
Sixtine ;)
CUCUMBER WITH ORANGE FLOWER WATER
Ingredients
- 1 cucumber grated
- 1 tsp caster sugar
- 1 tbsp orange flower water
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp pickled ginger
- 1 tbsp black sesame
Instructions
- In a salad bowl, combine all the ingredients listed together.
- Set aside in the fridge.
Notes
