Buttermilk Dipping Sauce - Emeril Lagasse - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed and coarsely grated
3/4 teaspoon salt, plus
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
2 teaspoons chopped fresh dill
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Preparation

Place the cucumbers in a small bowl and sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon of the salt.
Stir to combine, then set aside while you assemble the remaining ingredients.
In a small bowl combine the buttermilk, mayonnaise, garlic, dill, cayenne and salt and stir to combine well.
Drain the cucumber in a small colander, then, using your hands, squeeze to remove as much excess water as possible.
Add the cucumber to the buttermilk mixture and stir to thoroughly combine.
Serve immediately or refrigerate, covered, for up to 1 day in advance.