Cucumber
Cucumber is part of the gourd family. This fruit
which originated in Asia has been in existence for over 10,000
years.
Given the appearance of its skin, it has always been treated
like a vegetable.
The various types of cucumbers can grow from
eight to sixty centimetres. The European variety, the English
cucumber, is the longest and easiest to digest.
The American varieties are shorter, the gherkins are the smallest.
Lebanese cucumbers are also available on the
market today; they are very small, slightly wrinkled but very juicy
and free of seeds.
Cucumbers can be green or white, wrinkled or
smooth, sometimes prickly, but always shiny. Their white flesh is
crunchy and seed content varies depending on the variety.
- Select a firm cucumber that has a uniform colour and is free of bruises or yellow marks.
- Larger cucumbers contain more seeds and are often bitter or bland.
- Cucumbers are mostly eaten raw, but can also be cooked in any recipe that calls for zucchinis.
- Can be eaten with or without the peel. If undecided, remove only portions of the peel, giving it a zebra effect that is a delightful addition to a salad.
- The seeds may be removed for easier digestion.
- The cucumber can also be hollowed out and filled with a seafood mixture.
- It is delicious with sour cream, yogurt or vinaigrette.
- For attractive canapés, slice the cucumber and cover with a little sour cream, smoked salmon and a sprig of dill.
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Cucumbers are available year-round in the produce counter of your local METRO supermarket.
Its high water content makes the cucumber very refreshing. It is a good source of potassium, vitamin C and folic acid.
Cucumber can be kept refrigerated for two to five days if stored in a perforated plastic bag.