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Description/Taste
Japanese cucumbers are cylindrical, slender, and long, ranging 15 to 30 centimeters in length. Its skin is thin, dark forest green, and smooth with longitudinal grooves. The inner flesh has a few edible seeds and is crisp and succulent with bright, melon-like flavors.
Seasons/Availability
Japanese cucumbers are available year-round.
Current Facts
Japanese cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are members of the Cucurbitaceae family, which also includes melons, gourds, squashes, and pumpkins. Also known as Kyuri, Japanese cucumbers contain ninety-six percent water, and the flesh can be up to twenty degrees cooler than the outside skin, a survival skill that is quintessential to the growth of the fruit in hot climates. This temperature difference also makes the Japanese cucumber a favorite summer ingredient because it provides a cooling sensation and added hydration when consumed.
Nutritional Value
Japanese cucumbers are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue.
Applications
Japanese cucumbers are best suited for raw applications. They can be consumed whole or sliced as a salad, crudité, or sandwich ingredient. Japanese cucumbers are known as a cooling ingredient, utilized to contrast spicy and hot foods. Classic preparations include gazpacho, ceviche, sushi, sashimi, and bento. Japanese cucumbers are also popular for pickling and serving as a side dish or as a snack. Japanese cucumbers pair well with tomatoes, citrus, rice, raw seafood, cured and smoked fish, melons, yogurt, chilies, pepper, and mint. Japanese cucumbers will keep for a couple of days when stored in a paper towel, in a plastic bag, and kept in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Japanese cucumbers in pickled form are an essential component in Japanese cuisine. Often served with rice and miso soup, the Japanese believe pickles provide a variety of health benefits along with colors, flavors, and texture to balance main dishes. Japanese cucumbers are turned into pickles though an ancient pickling method called Shiozuke where the cucumbers are weighted down, layered in salt, and left to ferment. Kyuri asazuke, or salt-pickled cucumbers, are a popular street food during the summer in Japan.
Geography/History
Early Japanese cucumber varieties were developed in Japan with cultivated varieties from China. Today Japanese cucumbers are available in farmer markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Europe, and the United States.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa Main Kitchen | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Rustic Root | San Diego CA | 619-232-1747 |
| Michele Coulon Dessertier | San Diego CA | 858-456-5098 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Top of the Market | San Diego CA | 619-234-4867 |
| Fire Station 3 | San Diego CA | 619-531-1569 |
| The Shores | La Jolla CA | 858-459-8271 |
| Shipping Order | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| San Diego Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 619-758-6334 |
| Sushi Ota | San Diego CA | 858-270-5047 |
| Qero | Encinitas CA | 760-753-9050 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Dija Mara | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Japanese Cucumber. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Rambling Spoon |
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Chinese Smashed Cucumbers |
| Savor the Best |
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Black Rice Sushi Rolls |
| Umami Girl |
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House Special Roll |
Recently Spotted
People have spotted Japanese Cucumber using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Spotting allows you to share your produce discoveries with your neighbors and the world! Is your market carrying green dragon apples? Is a chef doing things with shaved fennel that are out of this world? Pinpoint your location annonymously through the Specialty Produce App and let others know about unique flavors that are around them.
Poway Farmers Market
Yasukochi Family Farms
Near Poway, California, United States, Oceanside 760-801-6627 About 85 days ago, 5/26/18 Spotter's comments : Japanese Cucumbers spotted at Poway Farmers Market. 
Virginia Avenue Park Farmers Market
Tamai Family Farms
Near Beverly Hills, California, United StatesOxnard, Ca 805-907-1706 About 133 days ago, 4/07/18 Spotter's comments : Japanese Cucumbers spotted at Virginia Avenue Park Farmers Market. Crunchy with thin skins. First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 264 days ago, 11/27/17 Spotter's comments : Japanese Cucumbers spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. Mitsuwa Marketplace Near Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, California, United States About 343 days ago, 9/09/17 Spotter's comments : Japanese Cucumbers spotted at Mitsuwa Marketplace. Lakewinds Food Co-op Near Bloomington, Minnesota, United States About 721 days ago, 8/27/16 |
