Cucumber

The cucumber belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae (cucumber family), as well as the melon, squash and zucchini. It is an elongated fleshy fruit with a ribbed green skin. The flesh is greenish white. The core is gelatinous. Taste: Cucumber has a fresh, neutral taste. Storage: Outside the refrigerator. Prepare: Peeling is not necessary. Washing and (un) peeled shaving or cutting into pieces. Use cucumber raw in salads and as a dip with drinks. Cucumber can also be made ​​into soups or stewed: the fruit first erode and fill with meat or minced.