How to Cut a Cucumber: Part 2

Here’s our second part on cutting cucumbers. For now we’ll be making sticks, cubes, and tournes. These more elaborated preparations will allow you to make great looking salads and garnishes.

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To make cucumber sticks and cubes:

• Cut sections of 2 inches long.
• Make regular slices lengthwise.
• Cut again to get your sticks.
• Stack the sticks together and cut perpendicularly to get cucumber cubes.

To make cucumber tournés:

• Start by cutting the cucumber into section of 2 inches long.
• Cut each section into 4 wedges.
• With a paring knife, trim each wedge to give it an oblong shape.