Store fresh cucumbers in the fridge for up to one week. Small examples, or sliced cucumbers can be pickled very successfully: pickled cucumbers are also known as gherkins or cornichons.

(This technique is called "sazanami-giri.") Slit each slice. 2. Rub a cucumber with salt and rinse with water. Make diagonal slits along both sides of the cucumber. (This is called "jabara-giri.") ...

Place the sliced cucumber and lemon in a large pitcher. Add the filtered water and stir in the honey until dissolved. Add mint leaves for extra freshness (optional). Let the mixture infuse for at ...