A cucamelon is known by many names, such as, Mexican sour gherkin, Mexican miniature watermelon, Mexican sour cucumber, mouse melon, or pepquino. The taste is described as a cucumber with a touch of sour lime mixed in. Most people use it in salads, pickled, or used in salsa. They are usually eaten raw, but you can cook them lightly and add them to a stir-fry. They can be refrigerated (will last up to 1 month) and frozen (will last up to 3 months).
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Links below supply some additional information and a few recipes you may want to try.
- EverythingAbout Cucamelons | How to Grow In Your Garden
- CucamelonPickles | Love and Olive Oil
- EasyCucamelon Pickle | South Indian Recipe - Cooking with Thas
- CucamelonSalad, lightly marinated and easy! - Feathers in the woods
I had them before, they tasted like cucumbers.
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