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Persian Cucumbers Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to Persian cucumber products
About cucumbers
Cucumbers are a fascinating piece of produce. Technically a fruit but treated as a vegetable, cucumbers thrive in tropical and temperate conditions all around the world. Persian cucumbers are one of the most delicious and versatile cucumber varieties. You needn't travel to the Middle East to find them, though. Shop for Persian cucumbers via Instacart and have these exotic treats delivered to your door in as little as 2 hours!
You'll recognize Persian cucumbers by their squat, cylindrical shape. They measure roughly four to six inches and have very few seeds. As their dark green skin is thin, you can eat them with the skin or peel them. They taste sweet and have an appealing crunchy texture.
You can snack on cucumbers as they are or use them as an ingredient in the following ways:
- Sliced raw through a salad.
- Raw and chopped finely in a salsa.
- Added to sushi rolls.
- Cooked into a stir fry.
- Pickled and used as a garnish or side dish.
- Marinated and stirred through noodle and rice dishes or used as a topper for chicken or seafood.
- Juiced and used in a cocktail, green juice, or popsicle.
Nutritionists celebrate the many health benefits of cucumbers. Persian cucumbers are:
- Great for hydration, as they contain roughly 95% water.
- Low in calories and fat for weight loss and maintenance.
- Low in cholesterol for lower blood pressure and control of diabetes.
- Low in sodium to lower blood pressure and improve heart health.
- Packed with natural anti-inflammatories.
- Full of soluble fiber, which aids digestion and helps you feel full.
- Packed with lignans which boost immunity and reduce the risk of several cancers.
- High in antioxidants for heart health.
How to tell if cucumbers are ripe
You can tell if your cucumber is right by testing its feel, look, and smell. Squeeze your cucumbers via Instacart firmly. When they're ripe, they'll feel firm to the touch. Your Persian cucumber should also have a dark green color. If you see any dark spots or yellow patches on the skin, it may have gone bad. Check the ends of your cucumber for cracks or indentations, which can be another sign your cucumber has become overripe. Ripe Persian cucumbers don't emit any smell. If you notice bad smells, you may have left your cucumber too long.
How to preserve cucumbers
If you buy more Persian cucumbers through Instacart than you need, you can preserve them to use later. You can pickle your cucumbers and safely eat them for the next four months. Slice them into discs, then salt them and place them in a large bowl with chopped onions. Cover the bowl and leave for at least an hour.
During this time, you can prepare your brine. Add a cup of white vinegar, half a cup of water, 1.5 cups of sugar, three to six garlic cloves, and a tablespoon each of mustard and celery seeds to a large saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, so the sugar melts. Add the brine to your bowl of cucumbers and onions. Let the mix stand for 10 minutes before dividing it into glass jars.
You can also freeze your cucumbers. There are two ways to do this. You could puree the cucumber, then freeze the mix in ice-cube trays for smoothies or cocktails. Alternatively, slice your cucumbers and lay the slices on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the cucumber slices in the freezer for several hours, then transfer them to a freezer bag or airtight container. Both methods let you keep your cucumbers for six to 12 months.
Persian Cucumbers Near Me
Buy your favorite Persian Cucumbers online with Instacart. Order Persian Cucumbers from local and national retailers near you and enjoy on-demand, contactless delivery or pickup within 2 hours.
FAQs about cucumbers
Persian cucumbers are sweeter than many other cucumber varieties, which can taste a little bitter or bland and watery. They are also classed as a seedless cucumber variety which makes them easy to digest. As cucumber seeds give some people gas, Persian cucumbers are sometimes called “burpless” cucumbers. They are also one of only a handful of cucumbers with edible skin.
Once you receive your delivery through Instacart, remove your Persian cucumbers from their packaging. Our packaging prevents bruising in transit, but packaging can hold moisture which accelerates spoilage. Persian cucumbers are best kept in cool, dry conditions, so keep your cucumbers out of the fridge if possible. Keep them away from other foods that emit ethylene gas which speeds up spoilage, such as bananas or tomatoes, and they should last a week.
If you don't have any suitable space outside the fridge, you can refrigerate Persian cucumbers. However, they will only stay their best for a few days, so plan to eat them quickly. Wrap them in paper towels and store them in the warmest parts of the fridge, such as the refrigerator door or towards the front of a shelf or crisper drawer.