When cucumbers are in season from May through July, take advantage of cucumbers in your cooking. If you have a recipe that calls for thin strips of cucumber or if you wish to use cucumber strips as a garnish, follow these steps to help you get those beautiful cucumber strips.
Instructions
1. Wash the cucumber with cool, running water.
2. Dry the cucumber using a paper towel or dishcloth.
3. Place the cucumber on the cutting board. Use either a plastic cutting board or a wooden cutting board when cutting cucumbers.
4. Use a sharp knife to cut the cucumber lengthwise into two pieces. You may also cut the ends off of the cucumber if desired.
5. Arrange the cucumber halves on the cutting board so the cut sides face downward on the board.
6. Cut the two cucumber halves in half again using the sharp knife. You will now have four pieces of cucumber.
7. Divide each piece of cucumber in half again with the sharp knife so you have eight pieces of cucumber.
8. Slice each piece of cucumber in half widthwise on the bias (an angle).
9. Take the knife and use it to slice each piece of cucumber into very thin strips.
10. Serve the thin cucumber strips in a salad or use them in your favorite recipe as indicated.
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