Cucumber
A cool, crisp, watery vegetable. Slice for salads or quick pickles.
Used for
- salads
- quick pickles
- raita
- sandwiches
In the kitchen
- slice
- dice
- quick pickle
Picking it at the store
- Firm from tip to tip — soft ends mean it's been sitting too long
- Deep, even green color; yellowing is a sign it's aging
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