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Malaysia Mini Cucumbers (Lebanese Cucumber)

Enjoy the crisp, refreshing bite of Malaysia Mini Cucumbers, a small cucumber style that is sweet, crunchy and easy to eat raw. Also searched as mini cucumbers, small cucumber, Lebanese cucumber, Lebanese small cucumber, Lebanese cucumber salad, Persian cucumbers, Beit Alpha cucumber, pickling cucumbers, Cucumis sativus, 小黄瓜 or 腌制小黄瓜, this cucumber is suitable for salads, snacks, sandwiches, pickles, bento, dips and refreshing side dishes.

Mini cucumbers are smaller than conventional long cucumbers, with a convenient size, crunchy texture and mild sweet flavour. Their skin is usually smoother and more tender, while the flesh is juicy and refreshing with small edible seeds, depending on the current batch.

Origin: Malaysia. Product photos are for reference only. Cucumber size, length, skin colour, seed level, crunch, sweetness, packaging, count and weight may vary depending on harvest, shipment and batch.

Malaysia Mini Cucumber Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Malaysia Mini Cucumbers have a crisp, juicy texture and a mild cucumber flavour. They are refreshing when eaten raw and useful when you want a crunchy vegetable for salads, snack boxes and light meals.

The skin is usually tender enough to eat without peeling, while the flesh is watery, crunchy and cooling. Compared with larger conventional cucumbers, mini cucumbers are convenient to portion and often have smaller, softer seeds.

• Fresh mini cucumbers from Malaysia
• Small cucumber size for easy serving
• Crisp, juicy and refreshing texture
• Mild sweet cucumber flavour
• Good for Lebanese cucumber salad
• Suitable for snacks, dips, sandwiches and pickles
• Useful for bento, sushi, sashimi sides and cold dishes

Mini Cucumbers, Small Cucumber and Lebanese Cucumber

Mini cucumbers, small cucumber and Lebanese cucumber are common shopper terms for smaller, tender-skinned cucumbers that are often eaten raw. They are practical for salads and snacks because they are easy to slice and usually do not need peeling.

This product is best described as Malaysia Mini Cucumbers (Lebanese Cucumber). The exact size, length and cucumber count may vary by batch.

Lebanese Cucumber Salad

Lebanese cucumber salad is a simple way to enjoy mini cucumbers. Slice the cucumbers and mix with tomato, onion, mint, parsley, lemon juice, olive oil, salt and black pepper.

You can also pair mini cucumbers with yoghurt, garlic, dill, tahini, feta, labneh, hummus, chilli, sesame dressing or yuzu dressing for a refreshing side dish.

• Lebanese cucumber salad with tomato and mint
• Cucumber yoghurt salad with garlic and dill
• Mini cucumber sticks with hummus or labneh
• Cucumber, tomato and feta salad
• Pickled mini cucumbers
• Cold cucumber side dish with sesame dressing

How to Use Malaysia Mini Cucumbers

Mini cucumbers are best enjoyed fresh, but they can also be lightly pickled or added to cold dishes. Wash just before use, then slice, dice, halve lengthwise or serve whole depending on the dish.

• Eat whole as a crunchy snack
• Slice into salads and grain bowls
• Cut into sticks for dips
• Add to sandwiches, wraps and burgers
• Use in bento, sushi and sashimi sides
• Make quick pickles with vinegar, salt and sugar
• Pair with smoked salmon, cured seafood or raw seafood dishes
• Add to gazpacho, cold noodles or refreshing side plates

Mini Cucumber vs Regular Cucumber

Mini cucumbers are usually smaller, more convenient for snacking and easier to portion than regular long cucumbers. They often have tender skin and smaller seeds, making them suitable for raw eating.

Good Pairings

Malaysia Mini Cucumbers pair well with fresh, spicy, creamy and savoury ingredients. They are especially useful when you want a cooling contrast to richer or spicy dishes.

• Tomatoes, cherry tomatoes and heirloom tomatoes
• Mint, parsley, coriander, dill and basil
• Lemon, lime, yuzu and vinegar dressings
• Yoghurt, labneh, hummus, tahini and feta
• Smoked salmon, sashimi, prawns and cured seafood
• Chilli, black pepper, sesame oil and garlic
• Melon, rice, noodles, wraps and sandwiches

How to Choose Mini Cucumbers

Choose mini cucumbers that feel firm, crisp and heavy for their size. The skin should look fresh and not badly wrinkled, soft, slimy or mouldy.

• Choose firm, crunchy cucumbers
• Look for fresh green skin
• Avoid slimy or mouldy cucumbers
• Avoid badly shrivelled or soft pieces
• Use cucumbers with bruises or soft ends sooner
• Check current batch if you need a specific size or count

Storage and Handling

Keep Malaysia Mini Cucumbers refrigerated and dry. For best freshness, wrap them loosely with paper towel or place them in a produce bag or container with paper towel to absorb excess moisture.

Do not wash cucumbers before storage, as extra moisture can make them spoil faster. Wash only before eating or cutting. Once cut, keep cucumber pieces in a covered container in the refrigerator and use them quickly.

• Refrigerate after delivery
• Keep cucumbers dry during storage
• Wrap loosely with paper towel if needed
• Store in the vegetable drawer, produce bag or container
• Do not wash before storage
• Wash only before eating or cutting
• Keep cut cucumber refrigerated
• Discard if slimy, mouldy, sour-smelling or badly soft

Nutrition Information

Approximate values per 100g of raw cucumber with peel. These are general nutrition values and are not lab-tested values for the current Malaysia Mini Cucumbers batch. Exact values may vary by cucumber variety, size, seed level, freshness, growing condition and batch.

Malaysia Mini Cucumbers can be enjoyed as part of a balanced diet. They are naturally high in water and provide a refreshing crunch for salads, snacks and light meals. This is general food information and should not be treated as medical advice.