Ajmpren Cucumbers

Directions

1. 1
   Slice the cucumbers paper thin into a colander.
2. 2
   Mix in 1 tablespoon coarse salt and let stand for at least 30 minutes.
3. 3
   Peel the potatoes, cut them into large dice and cook in the 2 cups of water and remaining 1 teaspoon salt until tender.
4. 4
   Drain, reserving the potato water.
5. 5
   Mash the potatoes.
6. 6
   In a heavy skillet, heat the lard or bacon fat.
7. 7
   Blend in the flour and cook, stirring constantly, until it is golden brown.
8. 8
   Gradually whisk in 1 1/2 cups of the reserved potato water and when it has thickened, let the mixture simmer a few minutes.
9. 9
   Squeeze as much liquid as possible out of the cucumbers and add them to the pan, along with the vinegar.
10. 10
    Cook the mixture for 7 minutes, then add the mashed potatoes and blend well.
11. 11
    Mound the mixture in a hot serving dish, grind on plenty of fresh pepper and garnish with crumbled bacon.