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Persian Cucumbers

Inventory, 20 lbs : 37.17
This item was last sold on : 01/26/21

• 89 Featured Restaurants

• 25 Recipe Ideas

• 35 Sharess

Description/Taste

Persian cucumbers are cylindrical and squat, averaging only 10-15 centimeters in length. Its outer skin is dark green and thin with visible, shallow ridges. The inner flesh is light green with a firm and moist texture and very few, undeveloped seeds. Persian cucumbers provide a sweet and mild taste with a pronounced crunch.

Seasons/Availability

Persian cucumbers are available year-round.

Current Facts

Persian cucumbers, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus, are members of the Cucurbitaceae, or gourd family. There are several different cultivars of Persian cucumbers, both heirloom and hybrid, including Figaro and Cordito. Persian cucumbers have become a favored variety of burpless cucumbers, which is a classification describing its thin skin that is easy to digest and very mild, sweet taste.

Nutritional Value

Persian cucumbers are an excellent source of dietary fiber and vitamins A and C.

Applications

Persian cucumbers can be used in both raw and cooked applications. They can be used raw as a salad ingredient, chopped in salsas, and mixed in creamy dressings. It can also be used on Greek salad pizzas, cooked in a stir-fry, or juiced and used in cocktails and popsicle recipes. Persian cucumbers are a great cooling ingredient in hot dishes and compliment roasted fish and lamb. Persian cucumbers pair well with mint, chilies, mustard, cumin, coriander, parsley, sprouts, watercress, jicama, melon, citrus and fresh cheeses such as chevre, feta, and cotija. Persian cucumbers will keep up to a week when wrapped and sealed in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Persian cucumbers have experienced a surge of popularity in the United States since the late 20th century and are beginning to replace common cucumber varieties at both farmers markets and specialty markets. As consumers are becoming more aware of the different varieties available, they prefer the Persian cucumber's sweet taste, almost seedless flesh, crunchy texture, and versatility compared to the common North American cucumber which has many inedible seeds and a watery taste.

Geography/History

The origin of Persian cucumbers is relatively unknown, but it is believed their cultivation evolved from a kibbutz in northern Israel in 1939. Kibbutz are traditional agricultural communities whose economy is reliant on the crops they collectively raise. Many varieties from India, England, and China were cross-bred to create this almost seedless variety. Today Persian cucumbers are widely available at farmers markets and specialty grocers in Europe, Asia, and the United States.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Ebullition Brew Works & Gastronomy	Carlsbad CA	760-504-4492
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Landons East Meets West	San Marcos CA	760-304-4560
Copper Kings	Oceanside CA	323-810-1662
Waverly	Cardiff CA	619-244-0416
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-331-4528
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-212-8751
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-670-5807
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Harumama Teriyaki & Bao	Carlsbad CA	760-637-5737
Toast Cafe	San Diego CA	858-208-9422
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
Reel Street Eats	San Diego CA	619-558-9114
Yummy Sushi	Coronado CA	619-435-2771
Open Gym-White Rice	San Diego CA	619-799-3675
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Terra Restaurant	San Diego CA	619-293-7088
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225

the other 69...

Sushi Tadokoro	San Diego CA	619-347-2792
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
SIE Culinary Management	San Diego CA	858-964-8677
Hane	San Diego CA	619-339-6438
Pokewan (Del Mar)	San Diego CA	858-847-2881
Scrimshaw Coffee	San Diego CA	951-663-2207
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Hotel Del Coronado Store Room	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Sensations Salud	San Diego CA	619-933-3489
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Coast Catering	Escondido CA	619-295-3173
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Fresh Sushi Catering	Carlsbad CA	858-344-7098
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-487-5562
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Green Acres Campus 2020	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	520-205-1288
Orens Fine Foods	San Diego CA	510-910-2298
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
The Wise Ox	San Diego CA	619-851-0672
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Claire's on Cedros - SKSB	Solana Beach CA	858-259-8597
Fishery	San Diego CA	858-272-9985
Born & Raised	San Diego CA	858-531-8677
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	360-556-3032
San Diego Freedom Ranch	Campo CA	619-478-5696
Barbusa	San Diego CA	619-297-6333
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
The Glen at Scripps Ranch	San Diego CA	858-444-8500
Graze	San Diego CA	619-839-9852
Farmer and The Seahorse 2020	San Diego CA	619-302-3682
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-269-4022
Communal Coffee	San Diego CA	619-920-7887
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-212-8751
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-206-6352
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	360-556-3032
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
The Switchboard Restaurant and Bar	Oceanside CA	760-807-7446
Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Oside Kitchen Collaborative	Oceanside CA	619-807-7161
Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest)	San Diego CA	858-488-0400
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Woodsy Coffee	Encinitas CA	858-882-7325
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	951-808-7790
Prager Brothers (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-704-8441
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
Ron Oliver	San Diego	619-295-3172
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Persian Cucumbers. One

is easiest, three is harder.

Sweet Paul		Lemony Cucumber Carpaccio with CrÃ©me FraÃ®che & Trout Roe
Meals in Heels		Momofuku Pickles
Not Eating Out In New York		Spicy Sichuan Cucumber Salad with Persian Cucumbers
Rhubarbarians		Cucumber Doogh: Afghan Yogurt Drink
Everyday Maven		Persian Cucumber Bites with Lox and Dill Cream Cheese
Crowded Kitchen		Quinoa Tabbouleh
Korean Bapsang		Stir-fried Cucumbers (Oi Bokkeum)
The Little Ferraro Kitchen		Cucumber Kimchi
Amelia Saltsman / Food		Melon and Cucumber Salad with Mint
The Ravenous Couple		Cucumber Lemonade/ Mojito

the other 15...

Hungry Huy		Sunomono Salad (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Honest &Tasty		Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip
Just One Cookbook		Shibazuke Pickles
My Persian Kitchen		Mat-o-Khair: Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip
Spice Spoon		Ab Doogh Khiar- Cucumber Soup With Walnuts and Crunchy Shallots
Courntey Sweets		Pita with Hummus Stuffed with Chicken and Cucumbers
Mango Tomato		Mango,Watermelon Radish & Cucumber Salsa
The Perfect Pantry		Cool-as-a-Cucumber Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
Family Spice		Sekanjabin (Persian Mint & Cucumber Cooler)
My Persian Kitchen		Iranian Potato Salad Wrapped In Cucumber Slices
Weird Combinations		Southeast Asian-Style Shrimp and Persian Cucumber with Rice
Orgasmic Chef		Persian Cucumber Salad with Walnuts and Sultanas
Amateur Gourmet		Slow-Roasted Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt and Quick-Preserved Lemons
Girl Cooks World		Cucumber Agua Fresca with Lemon and Mint
Savor the Best		Black Rice Sushi Rolls

Recently Shared

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Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 4 days ago, 1/24/21
Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Farms!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 15 days ago, 1/13/21

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 29 days ago, 12/30/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 148 days ago, 9/02/20

Specialty Produce Near San Diego, California, United States
About 182 days ago, 7/30/20
Sharer's comments : Persian Cukes are here for summer !

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 183 days ago, 7/29/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 197 days ago, 7/15/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 211 days ago, 7/01/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Farms

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 222 days ago, 6/20/20
Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers from Beylik Family Farms

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock St. San Diego CA

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 228 days ago, 6/14/20
Sharer's comments : Beautiful Persian Cucumbers always available at Specialty!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Family Farms
890 Oak Ave Filmore CA 93015
1-805-732-1441

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 253 days ago, 5/20/20
Sharer's comments : Cuco putting out the fresh persian cucumbers 🥒 for the day

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock Street San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

https://specialtyproduce.com

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 316 days ago, 3/18/20
Sharer's comments : Best Persian Cucumbers going!

Specialty Produce

Specialty Produce
1929 Hancock st. San Diego CA 92110
619-295-3172

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 326 days ago, 3/08/20
Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers in stock at Specialty Produce!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Farms
890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015
1-805-732-1441

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 330 days ago, 3/04/20

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Farms
890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015
1-805-732-1441

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 337 days ago, 2/26/20
Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers are going off! Beylik Farms!

Santa Monica Farmers Market

Beylik Farms
890 Oak Ave. Filmore CA 93015
1-805-732-1441

Near Santa Monica, California, United States
About 344 days ago, 2/19/20
Sharer's comments : Persian cucumbers are back!

Super Irvine

Super Irvine
14120 Culver Drive Irvine CA 92604
949-552-8844
https://www.persiapage.com

Near Tustin, California, United States
About 368 days ago, 1/26/20

Stew Leonard's

Stu Leonard's
1 Stu Leonard's Dr. Yonkers, NY 10710
914-375-4700
http://www.stuleonards.com

Near Hastings-on-Hudson, New York, United States
About 387 days ago, 1/06/20
Sharer's comments : Mini seedless cucumbers at Stu's place ..

Hollywood Farmer's Market

Yasukochi Family Farms
Oceanside CA
760-801-6627

Near West Hollywood, California, United States
About 417 days ago, 12/08/19
Sharer's comments : Very fresh

Golden Gate Market

Golden Gate Market
221 2nd Street Sausalito CA 94965
415-332-3040

Near Sausalito, California, United States
About 555 days ago, 7/22/19

Bombay Bazaar

Bombay Bazaar
2284 Griffin Way #101 Corona CA 92879
951-272-3820

Near Riverside, California, United States
About 577 days ago, 6/30/19

Super Hayat Market

Super Hayat Market
3964 Redondo Beach Blvd Torrance CA 90504
310-370-5707

Near Lawndale, California, United States
About 578 days ago, 6/29/19

Good Food Market

Good Food Market
1864 E Washington Blvd #106 Pasadena CA 91104
626-204-0171

Near Pasadena, California, United States
About 579 days ago, 6/28/19

Santa Monica Glatt Kosher Market

Santa Monica Kosher Market
11540 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles CA 90025
310-473-4435

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 580 days ago, 6/28/19

Jordan Market

Jordan Market - Westwood Blvd
1449 Westwood Blvd. Los Angeles CA 90024
310-478-1706

Near Sawtelle, California, United States
About 580 days ago, 6/28/19

Elat Market

Elat Market - W Pico
8730 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles CA 90035
310-659-7076

Near Beverly Hills, California, United States
About 584 days ago, 6/23/19

Beverly Hills Market & Deli

Beverly Hills Market & Deli
303 N Cresent Drive Beverly Hills CA 90210
310-657-3663

Near Beverly Hills, California, United States
About 585 days ago, 6/23/19

Altayebat Market

Altayebat Market Inc, - Brookhurst
1217 S Brookhurst Street Anaheim CA 92804
714-520-4723

Near Stanton, California, United States
About 585 days ago, 6/22/19

Buy Low Market

Buy Low Market - State College Blvd
1086 N State College Blvd. Anaheim CA 92806
714-991-9839

Near Anaheim, California, United States
About 586 days ago, 6/22/19

Northgate Gonzalez Markets

Northgate Market - Lincoln Ave
2030 E. Lincoln Ave. Anaheim CA 92806
714-507-7640

Near Anaheim, California, United States
About 586 days ago, 6/22/19

Barons Marketplace Near San Diego, California, United States
About 638 days ago, 4/30/19

Little Farms Near Singapore, Singapore
About 664 days ago, 4/04/19

Food Land Supermarket

Foodland Mercado
303 Highland Ave., National City, Ca., 91950
619-336-0130
www.foodlandmarket.com

Near National City, California, United States
About 691 days ago, 3/08/19
Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Food Land Supermarket.

Carnival Supermarket

Carnival Supermarket
1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950
619-474-5444
www.carnivalmarket.com

Near National City, California, United States
About 691 days ago, 3/08/19
Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Carnival Supermarket.

Ralphs

Ralphs Hillcrest
1020 University Ave, San Diego, Ca, 92103
619-298-2931

Near San Diego, California, United States
About 694 days ago, 3/05/19
Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Ralphs.