Cukes [Guatemala]

Ingredients :

2 cucumbers

½ lime (for rubbing)

1 red pimiento chile (I use jalapeno red pepper)

3 ounces cream cheese

1 teaspoon cream

1 teaspoon basil

1 tablespoon green onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, chopped

salt and pepper (to taste, I add more salt)

1 pinch paprika

Steps :

§    Cut the cucumbers down the middle, lengthwise, peel and remove the seeds.

§    Rub the cucumbers with lime juice, and salt and pepper.

§    Cut the red pepper down the middle, remove the seeds, and dice into small pieces.

§    Combine the cream cheese and cream together with the remaining ingredients and mix well.

§    Fill the cucumbers with this lovely mixer and refrigerate for (at least!) 2 hours.