What's more important is to pick smaller cucumbers that feel heavy for their size and are nice and firm throughout — older cucumbers start shriveling up from the tips. (cnz.to)
Good food processor brands, like Cuisinart, come with a small opening (for slicing small cucumbers, thin carrots, etc.) and a large opening (for slicing a whole onion, shredding large wedges of cabbage, shredding whole cored apples, whole potatoes, etc.). (levanacooks.com)
1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 of a medium onion, peeled and slivered 2 large cloves garlic, sliced 2 generous cups baby carrots 3/4 pound seedless cucumbers (3 very small cucumbers) 1 cup cashew pieces and halves 1 - 14.5 ounce can coconut milk 1 scant tablespoon vegan fish sauce 1/4 cup very lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup very lightly packed fresh Thai basil leaves Coarse sea or kosher salt to taste Freshly ground black pepper to taste zest of one lime (thebloomingplatter.com)