Freshly-salted cucumbers

Step 1

Put the garlic, horseradish and horseradish leaves in the bottom of a large sterilised jar and add the cucumbers.

Step 2

Add the salt to 2 litres/3½ pints water and mix thoroughly. Pour the salted water over the cucumbers, screw on the lid and leave to rest for 24 hours.

Step 3

The cucumbers will keep in the fridge for one month.