cucumber

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Cucumber is a vegetable characterized by its refreshing taste and crunchy texture. Cucumbers are widely cultivated around the world and used in a variety of cuisines.

Cucumbers have a unique shape, with green skin and fine irregularities on the surface. The inside has a lot of water and has a refreshing flavor.

In Japanese cuisine, cucumbers are used in a variety of ways. First, it is common to slice it raw and eat it as a raw vegetable. In addition to being eaten as is, it can also be used as an ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and rolls.

Cucumbers are also popular as pickles. Marinating with vinegar, salt, and mirin brings out the refreshing flavor. ``Cucumber pickles'', a classic Japanese pickle, are made by cutting cucumbers into thin pieces and pickling them in salt water or vinegar water.

Cucumbers are low in calories and contain water, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium. Cucumbers also have health benefits such as moisturizing, detoxifying, and antioxidant effects.

Cucumbers are especially popular in the summer because of their light taste and refreshing texture. It is a vegetable that can be used not only in cooking, but also delicious on its own. Try using it to add color and refreshing flavor to a variety of dishes.