Ajmpren Cucumbers

1. 1

   Slice the cucumbers paper thin into a colander.

2. 2

   Mix in 1 tablespoon coarse salt and let stand for at least 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Peel the potatoes, cut them into large dice and cook in the 2 cups of water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until tender.

4. 4

   Drain, reserving the potato water.

5. 5

   Mash the potatoes.

6. 6

   In a heavy skillet, heat the lard or bacon fat.

7. 7

   Blend in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it is golden brown.

8. 8

   Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the reserved potato water and when it has thickened, let the mixture simmer a few minutes.

9. 9

   Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumbers and add them to the pan, along with the vinegar.

10. 10

    Cook the mixture for 7 minutes, then add the mashed potatoes and blend well.

11. 11

    Mound the mixture in a hot serving dish, grind on plenty of fresh pepper and garnish with crumbled bacon.

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