Japanese Cucumbers
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Seasonality: Year Round
Origin: USA, Mexico
Japanese Cucumbers are widely used throughout Asia. As members of the gourd family, cucumbers (in general) are cylindrical in shape, green-skinned and have edible seeds surrounded by mild, crisp flesh.
Japanese Cucumbers are widely used throughout Asia. As members of the gourd family, cucumbers (in general) are cylindrical in shape, green-skinned and have edible seeds
surrounded by mild, crisp flesh.
Some Japanese Cucumbers are large and some are no more than 6 inches in length. A thin, bumpy skin covers flesh with a fresh, slightly sweet flavor.
Japanese Cucumbers can be eaten raw in salads or combined with vegetable in side dishes. Japanese Cucumbers are often sliced paper thin and used as a pickled appetizer for sushi
and sashimi.
Japanese Cucumbers from Melissa’s are hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose uniformly shaped cucumbers with an appealing green color. Avoid any soft or yellow spots. Store
Japanese Cucumbers unwashed in a plastic bag, for up to 10 days.
Wash thoroughly just before using.
