Sources:
Enter the
Share Market®
Produce Briefs...
Ramps
The wild ramp, AKA wild leek, botanical name Allium tricoccum, is a flowering perennial plant that grows in clusters. It is a member of the Allium family along with onions and leeks
Calamondin Limes
The Calamondin lime is a cross between a sour, loose skinned mandarin and a kumquat, therefore technically making it an orangequat.
Salanova® Lettuces
Salanova® lettuce is a full-sized variety developed for the baby lettuce market. Botanically these varieties are scientifically known as Lactuca sativa.
Description/Taste
Old cucumbers are large in size, roughly 15 to 20 centimeters long. The outer skin is yellow to golden-brown in color, and has a wrinkled, rough and leathery texture. The inner flesh is a pale white-green and is soft but toothsome, reminiscent of the young cucumber. Old cucumbers have a mild, slightly grassy flavor but may have some bitterness around the seeds and outer flesh. Each fruit contains numerous fibrous white seeds, which should be removed before consumption.
Seasons/Availability
Old cucumbers are available during the summer months.
Current Facts
Old cucumbers are the mature fruit of a cucumber plant, botanically classified as Cucumis sativus. In China, the term for cucumbers is Hunag Gua, which translates to “yellow gourd”, which is based on the color of the cucumber in its matured state.
Nutritional Value
Old cucmbers contain iron and vitamins A, B6 and C.
Applications
Old cucumbers are best suited for soups, and are most commonly used in the Cantonese-style soup called Lao Huang Gua Tang. This soup is typically prepared by slicing the Old cucumbers lengthwise, scooping out and discarding the seeds, then slicing into smaller segments with the skin intact. Old cucumbers are added to the soup along with pork ribs and chicken, goji berries, red dates, dried oysters, and. Old cucumbers will keep up to a month when stored in a perforated bag in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Chinese medicine, it is believed that a healthy diet consists of “yin” and “yang” foods. “Yin” foods are considered to have cooling properties, while “yang” foods are heat-inducing. Old cucumbers are considered to have “yin”, and are a favorite item to make a cooling summer soup. In Cantonese culture, Old cucumber soup is a popular home remedy to help soothe sore throats and coughs, and is also believed to have anti-aging benefits.
Geography/History
Cucumbers were thought to have originated in India and then spread to China around 100 BCE. Today Old cucumbers are commonly found in markets in Southeast Asia, China, and Korea, and can occasionally be found at specialty grocers in the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Old Cucumbers. One
is
easiest, three is harder.Recently Shared
People have shared Old Cucumbers using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
Produce Sharing 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.
|
Meidi-Ya Supermarket
Meidi - Ya Supermarket
Near Singapore, Singapore177 River Valley Road Liang Court Shopping Centre Singapore 179030 63391111 About 366 days ago, 7/14/19 Sharer's comments : Old cucumbers are a Chinese traditional vegetable .. 
Cold Storage
Cold Storage Supermarket
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 369 days ago, 7/11/19 Sharer's comments : These old cucumbers are popular in Chinese cuisine. 
tanjong pagar
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 467 days ago, 4/04/19 
Magnolia Farmers Market
Present Tense Farm
Near Seattle, Washington, United States, Carnation About 703 days ago, 8/11/18 Sharer's comments : Old Cucumbers spotted at Magnolia Farmers Market. Also known as Poona Kheera cucumber, an heirloom variety from India. |
