Japanese Cucumbers are cylindrical, slender, and long, ranging 15 to 30 centimeters in length. They are an excellent source of vitamins K, A, and C, folic acid, potassium, and silica, which is a trace mineral that helps strengthen connective tissue. Japanese cucumbers are best suited for Salads and Sandwiches. You can also eat them as a side dish or as a snack.
Japanese cucumbers pair well with tomatoes, citrus, rice, raw seafood, cured and smoked fish, melons, yogurt, chilies, pepper, and mint. Japanese cucumbers will keep for a couple of days when kept in the refrigerator in a paper towel, in a plastic bag,
