TikTok has us all eating cucumbers whole. The viral cucumber salad which starts with a whole sliced cucumber is tossed with Asian-inspired ingredients including soy sauce rice wine vinegar and MSG (obviously). It’s inspired a variety of ways to enjoy cucumbers but there’s an inherent danger: the original videos call for a mandoline to slice the cucumber. Many avid cucumber lovers have followed suit leading to some users reporting injuries from the dangerous tool. If you’re planning on purchasing or using a mandoline to satisfy your cucumber cravings it’s important to know a few key safety tips to help you avoid potential disaster.
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How to Safely Use a Mandolin to Make a Viral Cucumber Salad
Mandolines are handy kitchen gadgets designed to quickly slice fruits and vegetables into even slices. They feature a flat surface with an adjustable blade that slices food to your desired thickness. They’re notoriously sharp and careless use can result in painful injuries. Always take your time and pay close attention when slicing to stay safe. The way cucumbers are sliced in many TikToks—by holding the mandoline over a plastic container—isn’t the safest method. Instead place the mandoline on a stable flat surface for better control. If your mandoline came with a finger guard use it to protect your fingers. If not consider using a cut-resistant glove. If you don’t have one be extra careful when you get to the end of the cucumber and use your palm to make the last few cuts. Be careful when lifting the mandoline to remove your cucumber.
Mandolins are useful for much more than just slicing cucumbers; they also make meal prep a breeze. It’s very important to keep these safety tips in mind so you can avoid accidents and continue to enjoy perfectly crisp cucumber salads.
The Original Best Way to Eat a Whole Cucumber
