What can I do with a cucumber?

Chef's answer
In fact, there are tons of things you can do with a cucumber.
  • Get Souped Up. Cold Cucumber Soup is bliss on hot summer nights. ...
  • Make Quick Pickles, Real Quick. Do you have four seconds? ...
  • Drink Up. ...
  • Cool Down. ...
  • Pack a Picnic Salad. ...
  • Give Them the Zoodle Treatment. ...
  • Pile Them on Pizza. ...
  • Make Tzatziki Sauce.
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    Frequently asked Questions 🎓
    Ladle cucumbers into freezer containers, bags, or can-or-freeze Mason jars. ... Cucumbers retain a nice crunch when frozen this way. Research freezer pickle recipes for other seasoning options and sugar and vinegar ratios. You can also freeze cucumbers by juicing or pureeing them with a little water..
    If you like zucchini as a raw vegetable, another potential substitute is cucumbers. Cucumbers have a similar appearance and texture, though they're juicier and have a very different taste. Try them as a zucchini substitute in baked dishes or casseroles, where their similar appearance and texture will be emphasized.
    Trust us. We eat a lot of cucumbers stateside, most often served raw and crunchy to impart a refreshing quality to a meal. Cooked cucumbers are more common in Asian cuisines, where they work wonders in stir fries and side dishes. ...
    Bitter Tasting Zucchinis, Cucumbers And Melons Can Cause Food Poisoning. ... The higher the level of cucurbitacin, the more bitter the zucchini, cucumber or melon will taste. In addition to their bitter taste, these compounds are toxic and can causing food poisoning including nausea, stomach cramps, diarrhea and vomiting..
    Cucumbers are generally hard, waxy, and cool to the touch, while zucchini are more warm and yielding, with a slight grittiness under the fingertips. Most cucumbers have a bumpy exterior, although some varieties, such as the smaller Lebanese cucumbers, have smooth skin. Taste.
    Zucchini (aka courgettes) can be used interchangeably usually for cucumber in sliced pickles such as bread and butter, sweet mix, etc. ... There are also many pickle and relish recipes for other summer squash..
    People use cucumbers on the eyes to soothe puffiness and reduce dark circles on the skin, which can give an impression of tiredness. When eyes become dry, cucumbers can offer a hydrating effect, reducing dryness and redness.
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