Ingredients

• a 3/4- to 1-pound seedless cucumber
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves

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Instructions

1. Peel cucumber and quarter lengthwise. Cut out and discard core. Cut each quarter crosswise into 4 pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into 4 strips.
2. In an 8- to 9-inch non-stick skillet heat oil ove moderately high heat until hot but not smoking and sauté cucumber with salt to taste, stirring, 3 minutes. Stir in cumin and water. Boil mixture, stirring, until liquid is evaporated and stir in mint and salt and pepper to taste.