Gurkensalat(Cucumber Salad)  
["1 large cucumber", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. sugar", "1 tbsp. cider vinegar", "1 Tbsp. minced parsley", "1/4 c. sour cream (optional)"]
["Peel the cucumber so that a little of the green rind remains. Slice paper-thin.", "Sprinkle slices with salt, sugar and vinegar. Serve this way, topped with minced parsley; or marinate in salt and sugar 15 minutes.", "Drain off liquid that has accumulated. Toss with sour cream, then sprinkle with parsley.", "Makes 4 servings as a relish."]
["cucumber", "salt", "sugar", "cider vinegar", "parsley", "sour cream"]