Wash cucumbers (peel only if skin is thick), slice thinly, sprinkle with salt and let stand for 30 minutes.

To prepare the dressing: add the crushed garlic, vinegar and sugar to taste to at least 1/3 cup water. Gently squeeze out the cucumber, add to dressing in a large bowl and sprinkle the top with the sour cream, pepper and paprika.

Tip: you can omit the water and use 1/2 cup sour cream instead...and for extra garlic flavor add one more crushed clove of garlic. Always serve well chilled!