Sweating actually is a light sauté over medium heat with a minimum amount of oil. You probably wouldn't want to do that with this recipe. Some cooks salt cucumbers or other vegetables that contain a lot of water to draw out the excess moisture. If you would like to try that, mix the sliced cucumber with salt in a colander. Set the colander in the sink to drain for 20-30 minutes. Dry with paper towels, if desired.