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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