Discover a Delightful Crunch with Baby Cucumbers!
Baby cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers, are prized for their mild, refreshing flavour and del...
Baby cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers, are prized for their mild, refreshing flavour and delightful crunch. Their natural sweetness is balanced by a subtle hint of earthiness, making them a versatile ingredient for a variety of dishes. Their thin, tender skin eliminates the need for peeling and their crisp, juicy texture offers a satisfying bite, whether eaten raw or cooked.
Cooking Suggestions: How to Cook Baby Cucumbers
Raw: For a flavour crunch best eaten raw.
Sauteing: Lightly cook them in olive oil, garlic and herbs for a quick side dish.
Grilling: Slice lengthwise and grill until slightly charred for a smoky flavour.
Pickling: Turn them into quick pickles by soaking in a vinegar-based brine.
Stir-frying: Add them to a stir-fry for a unique, crunchy twist.
Roasting: Roast with a drizzle of honey and spices for a caramelised treat.
Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Baby Cucumber With
Dips: Serve raw with hummus, tzatziki or guacamole.
Salads: Toss with mixed greens, feta and a tangy vinaigrette.
Proteins: Pair with grilled chicken, salmon or tofu for a balanced meal.
Cheese boards: Add them to charcuterie boards for a crisp, refreshing contrast.
Wraps: Slice and include them in wraps or sandwiches for added crunch.
Cooking suggestions: Sauteing (in olive oil, garlic, herbs), grilling (to add a smoky flavour), pickling (in a vinegar-based brine), stir-frying (for a crunchy twist) or roasting (with honey and spices). Alternatively, best enjoyed raw.
Serving suggestions: Serve with dips (hummus, tzatziki or guacamole) or toss with salads (greens, feat and vinaigrette). Pair with grilled chicken, salmon or tofu or add to cured meats. Alternatively, add slices to wraps or sandwiches.
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<p>Baby cucumbers, also known as mini cucumbers, are prized for their mild, refreshing flavour and delightful crunch. Their natural sweetness is balanced by a subtle hint of earthiness, making them a versatile ingredient for a variety of dishes. Their thin, tender skin eliminates the need for peeling and their crisp, juicy texture offers a satisfying bite, whether eaten raw or cooked.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking Suggestions: How to Cook Baby Cucumbers</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Raw: </strong>For a flavour crunch best eaten raw.</li>
<li><strong>Sauteing:</strong> Lightly cook them in <a title="olive oil" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/specialist-oils/olive-oil">olive oil</a>, garlic and <a title="herbs" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/groceries/micro-herbs-and-herbs">herbs</a> for a quick side dish.</li>
<li><strong>Grilling:</strong> Slice lengthwise and <a title="grill" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/bbq">grill</a> until slightly charred for a smoky flavour.</li>
<li><strong>Pickling: </strong>Turn them into quick pickles by soaking in a vinegar-based brine.</li>
<li><strong>Stir-frying: </strong>Add them to a stir-fry for a unique, crunchy twist.</li>
<li><strong>Roasting:</strong> Roast with a drizzle of honey and spices for a caramelised treat.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Serving Suggestions: What to Pair Baby Cucumber With</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Dips:</strong> Serve raw with hummus, tzatziki or guacamole.</li>
<li><strong>Salads: </strong>Toss with mixed greens, feta and a tangy vinaigrette.</li>
<li><strong>Proteins:</strong> Pair with grilled <a title="chicken" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/specialist-poultry/chicken">chicken</a>, <a title="salmon" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/seafood/buy-salmon">salmon</a> or tofu for a balanced meal.</li>
<li><strong>Cheese boards:</strong> Add them to <a title="charcuterie" href="https://www.finefoodspecialist.co.uk/meat-poultry/charcuterie">charcuterie</a> boards for a crisp, refreshing contrast.</li>
<li><strong>Wraps:</strong> Slice and include them in wraps or sandwiches for added crunch.</li>
</ul> <p><strong>Origin:</strong> UK</p>
<p><strong>Weight:</strong> +/-1kg</p>
<p><strong>Quantity: </strong>10 </p>
<p><strong>Storage:</strong> Keep refrigerated.</p>
<p><strong>Shelf life:</strong> 3 days from delivery.</p>
<p><strong>Cooking suggestions: </strong>Sauteing (in olive oil, garlic, herbs), grilling (to add a smoky flavour), pickling (in a vinegar-based brine), stir-frying (for a crunchy twist) or roasting (with honey and spices). Alternatively, best enjoyed raw.</p>
<p><strong>Serving suggestions:</strong> Serve with dips (hummus, tzatziki or guacamole) or toss with salads (greens, feat and vinaigrette). Pair with grilled chicken, salmon or tofu or add to cured meats. Alternatively, add slices to wraps or sandwiches.</p>
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