Lebanese Cucumbers

Lebanese cucumbers have thinner skins than other varieties, and can be a little sweeter in taste. The different varieties are interchangeable in recipes.

How to buy

Look for a firm cucumber with bright green skin.

How to store

Store cucumbers in the crisper section of your refrigerator. Use as soon as possible as excess cold deteriorates the cucumber.

How to cook

To make tzatziki, combine 1 grated cucumber with 11/2 cups natural yoghurt, 1/3 cup chopped mint leaves and 2 crushed garlic cloves.

Cut cucumbers into 2cm-thick slices then scoop out seeds to form cups. Fill with a mixture of tuna, cream cheese and diced capsicum.

Make traditional English afternoon tea sandwiches with white bread, butter and paper-thin slices of cucumber, seasoned with salt and pepper.