Cucumber is watery and elongated; zucchini is often stouter with a pronounced stem end.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Use in a recipe that specifically names this vegetable; this page identifies the market item only.
Choosing & preparing
Wash thoroughly under clean running water before cooking; do not use soap, special detergent or produce wash.
Storage
Wash only immediately before cooking or eating; if pre-washing is necessary, dry thoroughly and follow the label or supplier storage directions.
Helper tip
Use the Hong Kong name and check the physical features or original label when buying. Look for a straight cylinder with smooth to lightly bumpy skin; the cut face is pale and juicy with a central seed cavity.
What Ma’am or Sir may say
唔該要青瓜，俾我睇清楚先。
The employer wants Cucumber and asks for it to be checked before purchase.
Useful market phrase
唔該要青瓜，俾我睇清楚先。
Meaning: Cucumber, please. Let me look at it carefully first.
