Polish · salad
Mizeria
Mizeria reads citrus 6.6, sourness 5.9 and sweetness 4.9 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Polish salad, about 27 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 3.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 5.3 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 8.4 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 0.7 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 2.3 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Citrus 6.6 · Sourness 5.9 · Sweetness 4.9 · Herbaceous 4.0 · Salinity 3.4 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Richness 2.3 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Umami 1.3 · Floral 1.1 · Heat 0.9 · Bitterness 0.6
What's in it (7)
- 2 large fresh cucumbers
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp sugar
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Time & effort: about 27 min (17 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 54.5 kcal, 1 g protein, 4.3 g fat, 3.7 g carbs
Dietary: Vegetarian · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Slice cucumbers very thinly and salt them briefly, then squeeze out excess water.
- Dress with sour cream, chopped dill, a little lemon juice, and a pinch of sugar, and season to taste.
- Chill briefly before serving alongside meat dishes or as a light salad.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.