Produce
Cucumber
Also called Lebanese cucumber
What it is
A cooling fruit, usually eaten as a vegetable.
Origin
South Asia.
Flavour
Water, green, slight bitterness in the skin.
How to use it
Salt to draw water for salads. Peel if the skin is waxed and tough.
Storage
Fridge.
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What is Cucumber?
A cooling fruit, usually eaten as a vegetable.
How do I use Cucumber?
Salt to draw water for salads. Peel if the skin is waxed and tough.
How do I store Cucumber?
Fridge.
What does it taste like?
Water, green, slight bitterness in the skin.
Nutrition
Per 100g · estimate · USDA FoodData Central averages and equivalent published tables. Values are typical, not lab tests of your shopping bag.
Recipes using it
Gimbap
김밥
Sesame rice rolled in gim with pickled radish, egg and vegetables — picnic food, not sushi with a new passport.
55 minMediumNo chilli
Mul-naengmyeon
물냉면
Ice-cold buckwheat noodles in a tangy beef broth — summer food that should make your teeth hurt a little.
35 minMediumNo chilli
Jajangmyeon
짜장면
Thick wheat noodles under a black-bean gravy of pork and fried chunjang — Korea's Chinese-restaurant hug.
45 minMediumNo chilli
Kongguksu
콩국수
Wheat noodles in an ice-cold, blended soybean broth — summer food that tastes like milk without being dairy.
9 hrMediumNo chilli
Oi-muchim
오이무침
Smashed cucumber salad with gochugaru, garlic and sesame — the 10-minute banchan that wakes up a heavy table.
15 minEasy🌶️🌶️
Bibim-naengmyeon
비빔냉면
The same chewy cold noodles as mul-naengmyeon, but tossed in a sweet-hot gochujang sauce instead of ice broth.
30 minEasy🌶️🌶️🌶️
Bánh mì
Bánh mì
A Vietnamese baguette — crackly crust, pâté or mayo, pickles, herbs, chilli, and a filling that is not 'an Asian sub'.
35 minEasy🌶️
Fattoush
فتوش
A bread salad — fried pita, vegetables, sumac, and a sour dressing that should stain your fingers.
28 minEasyNo chilli
Horiatiki
χωριάτικη σαλάτα
Tomato, cucumber, onion, feta, oregano and a lot of oil — a 20th-century taverna salad that still has to be ripe.
15 minVery easyNo chilli
Tzatziki
τζατζίκι
Strained yoghurt, cucumber, garlic — thick enough to stand, not a watery dip from a tub.
50 minVery easyNo chilli
Beef Banh Mi Bowls with Sriracha Mayo, Carrot & Pickled Cucumber
Beef Banh Mi Bowls with Sriracha Mayo, Carrot & Pickled Cucumber from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
55 minMediumNo chilli
Cacik
Cacik from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 hr 15 minEasyNo chilli
Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce
Falafel Pita Sandwich with Tahini Sauce from Syria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minA bit of work🌶️
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki
Imam bayildi with BBQ lamb & tzatziki from Turkey. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 14 minA bit of workNo chilli
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots
Prawn & noodle salad with crispy shallots from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
13 minA bit of work🌶️
Salmon Avocado Salad
Salmon Avocado Salad from United Kingdom. Times were inferred from the source steps.
14 minMediumNo chilli
Salt & pepper squid
Salt & pepper squid from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
12 minA bit of work🌶️
Tuna and Egg Briks
Tuna and Egg Briks from Tunisia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
56 minMediumNo chilli
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong)
Grilled Pork
Vietnamese Grilled Pork (bun-thit-nuong) from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
9 hr 35 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese pork salad
Vietnamese pork salad from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
22 minA bit of work🌶️
Vietnamese veg parcels
Vietnamese veg parcels from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
24 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️
Sesame Cucumber Salad
Sesame Cucumber Salad from China. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
10 minMedium🌶️
Sushi
Sushi from Japan. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
30 minA bit of workNo chilli
Vietnamese chicken salad
Vietnamese chicken salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minA bit of work🌶️
Lamb Tzatziki Burgers
Lamb Tzatziki Burgers from Greece. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMediumNo chilli
Nasi lemak
Nasi lemak from Malaysia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 14 minA bit of work🌶️
Turkey Bánh mì
Turkey Bánh mì from Vietnam. Times were inferred from the source steps.
25 minMedium🌶️
Bang bang prawn salad
Bang bang prawn salad from Vietnam. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minMedium🌶️
Cucumber & fennel salad
Cucumber & fennel salad from Poland. Times were inferred from the source steps.
20 minMediumNo chilli
Kapsalon
Kapsalon from Netherlands. Times were inferred from the source steps.
36 minMediumNo chilli
Bai Sach Chrouk – Grilled Pork with Rice
Bai Sach Chrouk – Grilled Pork with Rice from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 34 minA bit of workNo chilli
Bulgarian Green Salad
Bulgarian Green Salad from Bulgaria. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minMediumNo chilli
Shopska Salad
Shopska Salad from Bulgaria. Times were inferred from the source steps.
15 minMediumNo chilli
Jajek
Jajek from Armenia. Times are typical for this kind of dish.
40 minEasyNo chilli
Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich
Num Pang – Cambodian Baguette Sandwich from Cambodia. Times were inferred from the source steps.
1 hr 10 minA bit of work🌶️