2 lg. cucumbers
1/2 c. sour cream
2 tsp. sugar
1 tsp. finely chopped chives
1 tsp. chopped dill, if desired
1 tsp. salt
Dash of pepper
A little lemon juice or vinegar

Peel and slice cucumbers very thin. Cover with boiling water, let stand for 20 minutes. Drain and plunge cucumbers into ice water. Let stand a few minutes, then drain again, well. Place in refrigerator for half hour to chill.

Mix sour cream with sugar, pepper, chives, dill then salt cucumbers. Then mix with sour cream mixture. Add a little lemon juice or vinegar. Serve very cold.