Cucumber

Cucumber

Cucumber

Freezing cucumbers is not a common practice, as cucumbers have a high water content which can cause them to become mushy and lose their crisp texture when frozen. However, if you have an abundance of cucumbers and want to preserve them, you can freeze them for later use in certain dishes. This is how you can freeze Cucumber.

Preparation: Peel, chop and puree!

To freeze cucumbers, start by washing and slicing them to your desired size and shape. Some people prefer to peel the cucumbers before slicing, but this is optional. Next, pat the cucumber slices dry with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Packaging: Pack in labelled and dated freezer bags or containers.

After drying, place the cucumber slices in a single layer on a baking sheet and put them in the freezer. Once the cucumber slices are frozen, transfer them to airtight containers or freezer bags. Be sure to label the containers with the freezing date to keep track of their freshness.

Thawing: Thaw in containers at room temperature and then use in cooked dishes.

It's important to note that frozen cucumbers are best used in cooked dishes such as soups, stews, and stir-fries, as the texture may change after freezing. They may not be suitable for fresh applications like salads or garnishes due to the texture change. When using frozen cucumbers, consider adding them directly to your dish without thawing to minimize further moisture loss.

Overall, while freezing cucumbers can alter their texture, it can be a convenient way to preserve an abundance of cucumbers for later use in cooked recipes.

Storage Time

2 months

Emma Alexander-Cook

My name's Emma. I've been living gluten-free for over 25 years, and I've been dairy-free for over five years.

Health and Auto-immune Diseases

I have auto-immune diseases and expected to be on medicine for the rest of my life, but I didn't want to live like that. My rheumatology Doctor was so supportive of the change I wanted to make, and with their help, I now manage my auto-immune diseases by being strict with my diet.

It can be quite frightening when you first find out you have to change the way you eat but for some of us' Food is our medicine.'

I have several websites, write blogs, and I'm currently in the process of writing a book.

I trained to be Holistic Health Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher and Certified Gluten Free Practitioner in order to heal myself, my family and others who find themselves on the same journey as myself.

Websites include:

www.emmaalexandercook.com

www.savemoneyfreezefood.com

www.livefreelovelife.com

www.cooksprojects.com

Photography

Our love for photography started on our travels. We wanted to capture images of the areas we travelled to both for our own records and for our family back at home. Some of these images were reproduced as watercolours. Our favourite images we display at home and friends often asked where we had purchased the pictures! Now you can purchase them online directly from us.

Coaching and Consultancy

Previously an IT Manager my skill set has come in very handy as I am both a Health Coach and also offer consultancy for small business starts up and fellow Health Coaches. This has included building websites and online profiles.

Our Family

Family is everything to me! We have a family of four boys where the age difference between the youngest and the eldest is 18 years. Two of our sons are also Gluten Free and Dairy Free. Emma is a Health Coach who specialises in helping individuals and families achieve their health and wellness goals. Ian runs his own business which began developing a Race Timer for diecast model cars.

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