Armenian Cucumbers Delivery or Pickup

Armenian cucumbers are long, slender cucumbers that are often referred to as one of the best slicing cucumbers. They often have a curved, irregular shape that averages about 12 to 15 inches long when picked young, but they can grow up to 3 feet or longer, giving them the distinction of being the world's longest fruit. These cucumbers have a thin, ribbed skin with a light to dark green color, and a sweet taste. 

The striped Armenian cucumber looks like a regular cucumber, but it is actually a part of the muskmelon family. Depending on where you live, the Armenian cucumber might be referred to as the snake cucumber, the yard-long cucumber, a painted serpent, or snake melon. 

Some varieties of Armenian cucumbers include:

When you slice into an Armenian cucumber, it gives off a scent similar to a cantaloupe. It is delicious raw but is also good in cooked dishes. There is no need to peel the Armenian cucumber. The thin skin is delicious, and since it can be eaten along with the inside flesh, it's perfect as a fresh slicing cucumber. You can use them in green leaf salads, chopped salads, or pasta salads. These cucumbers are also delicious sliced and added to sandwiches or as a component in sushi. 

Use the Instacart app to make shopping for Armenian cucumbers easy and convenient. With delivery available in as little as 2 hours, getting dinner on the table is easier than ever!

Armenian cucumbers are an ingredient in Jajik, a traditional Armenian dish that is often passed down from generation to generation. It's a side dish that contains yogurt, garlic or mint, and the cucumbers. Its cool and refreshing tastes makes it perfect for the hot Armenian weather. Jajik is usually served with flatbread or common Armenian dishes such as chicken and rice. 

These cucumbers are incredibly versatile and will stand up in many recipes whether you add them in raw or use them in cooked dishes. When you cut into them, they are relatively hollow in the middle, which is loosely filled with mushy seeds. Once you cut them into thick slices, the seeds are easy to scoop out. 

You can even grill these cucumbers on direct or indirect heat. Just brush with some olive oil, and rub with kosher salt, ground pepper, and some crushed red pepper flakes. They will grill up similarly to a thick pork chop and only take about 15 minutes to cook without getting soggy. 

If you slice these cucumbers into thick chunks and simmer them in a soup, they taste just like squash.

Armenian cucumbers are also an excellent cucumber for pickling. They work in various pickling recipes, from bread and butter to dill, or in a quick cucumber salad. A delicious combination for a refreshing salad includes white vinegar, oregano, orange juice, salt, and sugar. 

Like most cucumbers and vegetables, Armenian cucumbers taste better when harvested young and before the seeds have fully developed. When picking out these cucumbers, look for ones that are between 12 and 15 inches long. If they are allowed to grow much longer than this, the skin will get thicker, and it will taste more like a melon than a cucumber. Armenian cucumbers, like many other varieties, can get bitter if grown to full maturity.

To store Armenian cucumbers, wrap them in plastic and put them in the crisper drawer of your refrigerator. It is best to avoid chilling these because they will become mushy if exposed to cold temperatures. Once cut, they will keep for up to a week. Just make sure to wrap them in plastic and put them back in the crisper.