Select tasty cucumbers based on color
When buying cucumbers, remember to choose ones that have a deep green color. Cucumbers with a deep green color are rich in sunlight and will taste sweeter and more delicious.
With these 4 steps to choose the right cucumbers mentioned above, even if you go to the market for the first time, you can still choose delicious cucumbers for a perfect meal.
Look at the flower end of the cucumber
When choosing cucumbers, pay attention to the flower end of the cucumber. If you see any cucumber that still has a flower attached to it, it means that the cucumber is very fresh, it may have just been picked early this morning or late last night. Especially, the fresher the flower, the fresher the cucumber.
Look at the stem end of the cucumber
Although looking at the flower is 100% accurate, most cucumbers are transported back and forth so the flowers tend to fall off quickly. If the cucumber no longer has any flowers, then look at the stem end. The stem of a fresh and juicy cucumber means it was recently picked. On the contrary, if the stem is dry, wrinkled, and turns black, that cucumber has been there for a few days.
Storage and processing
– Cucumbers can be used to make various delicious dishes such as salads, pickles, kimchi, salted cucumbers, or simply dip in chili salt.
– Whole cucumbers can be stored in plastic bags in the refrigerator for about 10 days without affecting their quality.
How to choose nếp cucumbers
Nếp cucumbers are often favored and chosen by housewives when they go to the market. To choose delicious nếp cucumbers, housewives need to recognize the following characteristics:
– Cucumbers have a slender, elongated shape, about 20 – 25 cm in length, 4.5 – 5 cm in diameter; Beautiful shape, bright green skin with slight furrows; Thick flesh, few seeds, crispy and sweet to eat…
– If you peel or slice a nếp cucumber, you will notice its distinctive aroma.
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