Most people have likely asked this question at one time or the other including I.
Scientifically, Cucumber is classified as a fruit but it can be eaten and prepared just like any other vegetable in the kitchen. Sounds great!!
Whether this fruit is a vegetable or fruit it is pretty healthy because it contain multiple B vitamins, including vitamin B1, vitamin B5, and vitamin B7 (biotin). B vitamins are known to help ease feelings of anxiety and buffer some of the damaging effects of stress.
Can I cook/ fry Cucumbers?
Cucumber can be pretty boring if just eaten like a snack or an apple but thankfully in the kitchen cucumber can be prepared in different ways :
1. Stir fry: Heat a wok or large frying pan over a high heat and add the oil. When the oil is smoking, add the garlic, ginger and spring onions and stir-fry for about 30 seconds. Add the cucumbers, chili flakes, sugar and a little seasoning, and cook for a further 30 seconds, tossing until everything is well mixed.
2.Baking: Toss the cucumbers in a baking dish with the butter, herbs, scallions and pepper. Set uncovered in the middle level of the preheated oven for about an hour, tossing 2-3 times, until cucumbers are tender, but still have a suggestion of crispiness and texture. They will barely color during cooking.
3 Salad: Add Cucumber to vegetable, shrimps, chicken or tuna salads.
4. Drink them. Cucumbers contain a high percentage of water already, so they are naturally refreshing. Slices added to water will make you feel like you’re having a spa day
5. Coleslaw. Mix in thin slices of peel seeded cucumber for a nice addition in coleslaw.
And so much benefits exist from consuming cucumber as they are rich in two of the most basic elements needed for healthy digestion: water and fiber.
More amazing benefits of eating cucumber are: Helps you stay hydrated. ...
Support heart health. ...Protect your brain from neurological diseases. ...
Protect your skin against the effects of aging. ...
Fight inflammation in the body and reduce the risk of cancer. ...
Relieve pain. ...
Reduce bad breath. ...
Protect your bones.
More amazing .......Cucumber is great for weight loss as it is high in nutrients and low in calorie....
So eating cucumbers could be a great culinary experience, try and be adventurous with different recipes.
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