No. 189 Cucumber Salad
1 medium-sized cucumber.
1 ounce butter.
¼ teaspoon salt.
¼ teaspoon pepper.
2 tablespoons water.
A little grated nutmeg.
Peel and slice the cucumber (about quarter inch thick), and if not very young remove the seeds, place the slices in a stewpan together with the water, butter, salt and nutmeg. Simmer until tender, leaving the lid off so as to reduce the liquor. Arrange the slices in a dish, taking care not to break them, sprinkle with the pepper, pour over the sauce, and do not serve until perfectly cold.