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Cucumbers have a crisp texture and a mildly sweet flavour, and are perfect for salads, eating as a snack or pickling.

Here we share how to prepare cucumber a variety of ways as well as how to freeze seeds for cocktails and pickle cucumbers.

Follow these steps to prepare cucumber

1 Rinse and dry the cucumber.

Place on a chopping board. Use a small sharp knife to trim the ends.

Cut in half lengthways.

2 You can leave the seeds in, or to remove them, use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds. Discard seeds.

How to slice a cucumber: Begin by cutting the cucumber in half length-wise. Repeatedly slice each part horizontally, creating thin half-moon slivers.

How to cut cucumber into sticks: Trim the ends off of the top and bottom and then halve the cucumber. Quarter each piece vertically.

How to dice a cucumber: Cut the cucumber in half, then cut each piece in half again lengthwise. Cut into even-sized sticks, then take the sticks and cut horizontally into equal-sized diced cuts.

How to cut cucumber into rounds: Repeatedly cut the cucumber from top to bottom, creating the thin circles usually found in salads.

How to cut cucumber into ribbons: Using a vegetable peeler, vertically peel the cucumber into long, somewhat thick ribbons. Stop when you get to the seeds. You can save these leftover seeds to freeze.

Do you have to peel a cucumber?

No, just make sure to rinse cucumbers under cold water before eating. The skin of the cucumber is a good source of dietary fibre

Is cucumber cooked or eaten raw?

With its crisp, crunchy texture, cucumbers are best eaten raw. However, you can cook them, too, by baking in the oven, boiling or sautéing on the stovetop.

How to make Pickled Cucumbers

1 Wash 750g small Lebanese cucumbers and dry well.

Thinly slice and layer in a clean, dry 3 litre (12-cup) jar alternately with the 2/3 cup fresh dill leaves and 2 teaspoons black peppercorns.

2 Combine 750ml (3 cups) water, 125ml (1/2 cup) vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a medium saucepan.

Bring to the boil over medium-high heat, then carefully pour the hot liquid over the cucumbers in the jar.

Seal the jar immediately.

Set aside for at least 1 week to pickle before serving. Store the jar at room temperature until opened.

Can you freeze cucumber

Yes, but frozen cucumbers taste milder and have a spongy texture. Instead, take leftover seeds, fill an ice-cube tray and freeze for up to two months.

Use them in smoothies, green juices, cocktails and dips.

Tips:

•      When slicing cucumbers, use a spoon to scoop out the seeds from the inside flesh to avoid a soggy salad.
•      To change up the way traditional rounds look, you can create a pattern by peeling four strips off the skin, leaving stripes of skin in between. Finish by cutting.
•      When making cucumber ribbons, apply firm pressure while peeling to make sure the ribbons come out the length of the cucumber.
•      Add cucumber ice cubes to water or cocktails for a refreshing twist!

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