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Cucumber Saute

Peel three sound cucumbers, cut them in half lengthwise, remove the spongy part, then cut them in quarter-inch slices, plunge in boiling water for five minutes, drain on a sieve. Heat a tablespoon melted butter in frying pan, add the cucumbers, season with light teaspoon salt and three saltspoons pepper, then fry on a brisk fire for eight minutes, frequently tossing them meanwhile. Dress on a dish, sprinkle a little freshly chopped parsley over and serve.