Cucumbers in sour cream

Brine

1 ½ Tbsp	Salt
3 cups	Water

Salad

½ cup	Sour cream
3	Cucumbers, medium-sized (Main)
2 Tbsp	Cider vinegar
2 Tbsp	Dill, or fennel, chopped
1 tsp	Sugar
1 to taste	Salt & freshly ground pepper

Directions

1. Dissolve the salt in the water.
2. Peel the cucumbers and thinly slice. Layer in a medium-sized bowl.
3. Add enough brine to just cover the cucumbers. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
4. Drain and rinse in clear water. Drain again and pat dry. Place in a serving dish. Blend sour cream, vinegar, sugar and dill or fennel. Fold into the cucumbers. Season.