The Book of Household Management by Mrs. Beeton

400. INGREDIENTS.--3 or four cucumbers, 1/2 pint of white stock, No.

107, cayenne and salt to taste, the yolks of 3 eggs. _Mode_.--Cut the cucumbers into small pieces, after peeling them and taking out the seeds. Put them in a stewpan with the white stock and seasoning; simmer gently till the cucumbers are tender, which will be in about 1/4 hour. Then add the yolks of the eggs well beaten; stir them to the sauce, but do not allow it to boil, and serve very hot. _Time_.--Altogether, 1/2 hour. CUCUMBER VINEGAR (a very nice Addition to Salads).