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Persian Cucumbers

Inventory, 20 lbs : 24.64
This item was last sold on : 04/05/20

• 125 Featured Restaurants

• 24 Recipe Ideas

• 25 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.

Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.)	San Diego CA	619-962-5935
Caramel Collective	San Diego CA	206-595-5504
Parakeet Cafe La Jolla	La Jolla CA	619-578-1040
Better Buzz Coffee (La Jolla)	La Jolla CA	619-269-4022
La Jolla Country Club	San Diego CA	858-454-9601
Pacific Coast Spirits	Oceanside CA	925-381-5392
Animae	San Diego CA	619-925-7908
Goodbar	San Diego CA	619-642-0900
Shimbashi Izakaya	Del Mar CA	858-523-0479
The Pearl Hotel	San Diego CA	877-732-7573
Hachi Ramen	San Diego CA	619-231-0700
Cardellino	San Diego CA	619-722-3398
Neighborhood House Association	San Diego CA	858-715-2642
Better Buzz Coffee (Encinitas)	Encinitas CA	760-487-5562
Biga	San Diego CA	949-295-4377
Mille Fleurs Bar	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-356-9925
Tahona (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	619-573-0289
Trust Restaurant	San Diego CA	609-780-7572
JRDN Restaurant	San Diego CA	858-270-5736

the other 105...

Hane	San Diego CA	619-260-1411
Kairoa Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-735-0051
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
The Bellows	San Marcos CA	619-395-6325
Cucina Enoteca	Del Mar CA	619-239-2222
Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-663-9916
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Pokewan (Del Mar)	San Diego CA	858-847-2881
Love Boat Sushi-San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-7722
Addison Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-350-7600
Cocina De Barrio	San Diego CA	760-840-1129
Bibigo Kitchen Fashion Valley	San Diego CA	213-503-9469
Kettner Exchange	San Diego CA	312-415-5455
Fort Oak	San Diego CA	619-795-6901
Chateau Lake San Marcos	San Marcos CA	760-471-0083
Duck Foot Brewing Company	San Diego CA	858-433-7916
Juniper & Ivy	San Diego CA	858-481-3666
Milton's Delicatessen, Grill & Bakery	Del Mar CA	858-792-2225
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	760-294-7866
Homestead Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-209-0149
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Morning Glory	San Diego CA	619-629-0302
Tribute Pizza	San Diego CA	858-220-0030
WaterBar	San Diego CA	619-308-6500
Ballast Point Restaurant - Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-298-2337
Love Boat Sushi-Oceanside	Oceanside CA	760-721-3737
The Compass	Carlsbad CA	760-434-1900
Campfire	Carlsbad CA	858-231-0862
Herb & Wood	San Diego CA	619-955-8495
Chosen Foods	San Diego CA	877-674-2244
Pop Pie Co.	San Diego CA	619-900-4743
Queenstown Public House	San Diego CA	619-546-0444
Parakeet Cafe Del Mar	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Cucina Sorella (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-281-4014
Bahia Resort Hotel	San Diego CA	858-488-0551
Little Frenchie	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
Panama 66	San Diego CA	619-702-6373
Quality Coast Inc	San Diego CA	619-443-9192
Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center	National City CA	619-434-4281
Sushi Ota	San Diego CA	858-270-5047
Wheat & Water	La Jolla CA	858-291-8690
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge	Coronado CA	619-522-6890
The Crack Shack Pasadena	Pasadena CA	619-520-4793
Domaine Baran	San Diego CA	858-952-2949
Jack Monaco Creative Consulting	San Diego CA	619-318-2633
The Crack Shack-Encinitas	Encinitas CA	858-735-3093
insideOUT	San Diego CA	619-793-9221
Bikram's Students	San Diego CA	619-220-6811
Parakeet Cafe- Little Italy	San Diego CA	619-297-0235
Landon's Gourmet Kitchen	San Marcos CA	858-449-9944
Sushi Kami	San Diego CA	858-451-7799
The Crack Shack Costa Mesa	Costa Mesa CA	619-450-7978
Chef Drew Mc Partlin	San Diego CA	619-990-9201
Dija Mara	Oceanside CA	760-231-5376
Pacific Beach Ale House	San Diego CA	858-581-2337
Hotel Del Coronado Serea Restaurant	Coronado CA	619-435-6611
Better Buzz Coffee (Hillcrest)	San Diego CA	858-488-0400
Sushi Tadokoro	San Diego CA	619-347-2792
You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen)	San Diego CA	214-693-6619
The Crack Shack-San Diego	San Diego CA	619-795-3299
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-973-9345
Nutmeg Bakery & Cafe 2	Poway CA	858-397-2922
Scrimshaw Coffee	San Diego CA	951-663-2207
International Smoke Del Mar	San Diego CA	702-683-7590
Park Commons Sorrento Valley	San Diego CA	858-551-5105
The Rose	San Diego CA	619-281-0718
Azuki Sushi Lounge	San Diego CA	619-238-4760
Toast Catering	san diego CA	858-208-9422
Harumama	San Diego CA	619-269-7122
ALMA	San Diego Ca	619-295-3172
Bishop School	San Diego CA	858-459-4021 x212
Holsem Coffee	San Diego CA	650-773-6435
Blue Ocean La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-999-4073
Andreas Truffles	San Diego CA	619-997-1152
San Diego Core Fitness	San Diego CA	858-386-3145
Mille Fleurs	Rancho Santa Fe CA	858-756-3085
Cueva Bar	San Diego CA	619-269-6612
Lauberge Del Mar	Del Mar CA	858-259-1515
Leap Coffee	Carlsbad CA	760-448-6167
Grass Skirt	San Diego CA	858-412-5237
Shorehouse Kitchen	La Jolla CA	858-459-3300
The Butchery	San Diego CA	858-345-1524
Bread & Cie Café	San Diego CA	619-295-3172
Chef Jenn	Solana Beach CA	858-212-9054
Vista Valley	Vista CA	760-758-2800
Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019	Carlsbad CA	760-944-1111
Lucky Bolt	San Diego CA	917-969-9500
InterContinental San Diego	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Cloak and Petal	San Diego CA	619-501-5505
Veg Appeal	San Diego CA	619-940-7648
Georges at the Cove	San Diego CA	858-454-4244
Madison	San Diego CA	619-822-3465
Harumama Carlsbad	Carlsbad CA	858-999-4073
Nolita Hall	San Diego CA	619-618-8820
Claire's on Cedros - SKSB	Solana Beach CA	858-259-8597
J & Tonys	San Diego CA	855-634-7664
The Crack Shack LA	Los Angeles CA	619-520-4793
Crust Pizzeria-Carmel	San Diego CA	858-350-3400
Bistro du Marche by Tapenade	La Jolla CA	858-551-7500
Parq Restaurant and Nightclub	San Diego CA	619-727-6789
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	504-554-1323
Plan 9 Alehouse	Escondido CA	760-489-8817
Mary Frese	Coronado CA	619-435-5425
Berry Good Food Foundation	La Jolla CA	619-295-3173

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Persian Cucumbers. One

is easiest, three is harder.

The Little Ferraro Kitchen		Cucumber Kimchi
Crowded Kitchen		Quinoa Tabbouleh
Orgasmic Chef		Persian Cucumber Salad with Walnuts and Sultanas
Family Spice		Sekanjabin (Persian Mint & Cucumber Cooler)
Hungry Huy		Sunomono Salad (Japanese Cucumber Salad)
Meals in Heels		Momofuku Pickles
Weird Combinations		Southeast Asian-Style Shrimp and Persian Cucumber with Rice
Courntey Sweets		Pita with Hummus Stuffed with Chicken and Cucumbers
Amateur Gourmet		Slow-Roasted Salmon with Cucumber Yogurt and Quick-Preserved Lemons
Spice Spoon		Ab Doogh Khiar- Cucumber Soup With Walnuts and Crunchy Shallots

the other 14...

The Ravenous Couple		Cucumber Lemonade/ Mojito
Honest &Tasty		Cucumber Dill Yogurt Dip
Korean Bapsang		Stir-fried Cucumbers (Oi Bokkeum)
Not Eating Out In New York		Spicy Sichuan Cucumber Salad with Persian Cucumbers
Mango Tomato		Mango,Watermelon Radish & Cucumber Salsa
Girl Cooks World		Cucumber Agua Fresca with Lemon and Mint
My Persian Kitchen		Iranian Potato Salad Wrapped In Cucumber Slices
The Perfect Pantry		Cool-as-a-Cucumber Smoothie with Greek Yogurt
Rhubarbarians		Cucumber Doogh: Afghan Yogurt Drink
Savor the Best		Black Rice Sushi Rolls
Sweet Paul		Lemony Cucumber Carpaccio with CrÃ©me FraÃ®che & Trout Roe
Amelia Saltsman / Food		Melon and Cucumber Salad with Mint
Everyday Maven		Persian Cucumber Bites with Lox and Dill Cream Cheese
My Persian Kitchen		Mat-o-Khair: Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip

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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 19 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 29 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 33 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 40 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 47 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 71 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 91 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 120 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 259 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 281 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 282 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 283 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 283 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 283 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 288 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 288 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 289 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 289 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 289 days ago, 6/22/19

Barons Marketplace Near San Diego, California, United States
About 342 days ago, 4/30/19

Little Farms Near Singapore, Singapore
About 368 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 395 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 395 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 398 days ago, 3/05/19
Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Ralphs.

Wholesum Harvest Near Amado, Arizona, United States
About 685 days ago, 5/22/18
Sharer's comments : Persian Cucumbers spotted at Wholesum Harvest.