Cucumber

Thai Name: TAENG KWA ( แตงกวา )

Common name: CUCUMBER

Scientific name: CUCUMUS SATIVUS

Remark: How to Store. Store cucumbers in the vegetable drawer section of the fridge, they are not suited to intense cold. Alternatively, place them stem end down in a glass of cold water with the cut end covered with foil. Alternatively, place them stem end down in a glass of cold water with the cut end covered with foil. Keep the glass in a cool place away from strong light. Keep the glass in a cool place away from strong light. Because of their high water content, cucumbers do not freeze satisfactorily. Because of their high water content, cucumbers do not freeze satisfactorily. Although it is possible to freeze them in made-up dishes such as soups. Although it is possible to freeze them in made-up dishes such as soups

Season availability: Around year

Nutrition remark: Cucumber, 100 grams of energy 13 kcal contain protein 0.8 g fat, 0.1 g carbohydrates, 2.3 g calcium Vietnam Yom 5 mg Phosphorus 11 mg Iron 0.4 mg of beta - carotene at 8.60 mg Fiber 1.30 g Vitamin B1 0.3 mg Vitamin B2 0.05. Vitamin C 5.00 mg / mg.

Preparation and eating:

Cucumbers are generally used as a salad ingredient, a garnish or sandwich filling. Stuffed for baking or stewing, they can be treated in the same way as marrows or courgettes. Stuffed for baking or stewing, they can be treated in the same way as marrows or courgettes. They can also be peeled, sliced thickly, dipped in coating batter and deep-fried. They can also be peeled, sliced thickly, dipped in coating batter and deep-fried. Cucumber soup can be served hot or cold while grated cucumber mixed with natural yoghurt or sour cream makes an excellent dressing. Cucumber soup can be served hot or cold while grated cucumber mixed with natural yoghurt or sour cream makes an excellent dressing