Concombres au beurre

• 2 pounds (900 g) cucumbers
• 4 tablespoons (60

Peel the cucumbers, slice them in half lengthwise, and scrape out their seeds with a spoon. Cut out attractive balls of cucumber; save any trimmings for a soup or a salad.

Melt the butter in a medium-sized saucepan, then add the cucumbers, water, and seasonings and cook, partially covered, over medium-low heat until the cucumber is nearly tender, for about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the l