Summertime means it is time to chomp on water-rich foods like watermelons and cucumbers to stay hydrated. Cucumbers are made up of around 96% water - the highest water content of any food. Further, cucumbers are low in calories which makes them a great snack option for those trying to lose weight. They are also a good source of vitamins K, B and C, along with minerals like copper, phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium, according to WebMD. If you are bored of eating this veggie the same way, here are some cool knife skills you can learn to give the same-old cucumber a fun twist.
Here Are 3 Fun Styles To Cut Cucumbers:
1. Cucumber Spirals
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Cucumber spirals are a fun way to add more cucumbers to your diet. These are also loved by kids for their fun shape. You can eat them after cutting the desired shape or also add some seasonings to turn them into a refreshing salad or side dish. Here is how to get this shape:
- Place the cucumber between 2 chopsticks.
- Now make cuts on one side at a 45-degree angle. Keep the sticks tightly placed to the sides of the cucumber so that the knife stops at the sticks and the cut does not go through the entire piece.
- Flip the cucumber and make cuts on the other side at a 90-degree angle.
- Lift and your spiral cucumber is ready!
- You can season it with a mix of minced garlic, sesame seeds, soy sauce, brown sugar, red chilli flakes and sesame oil.
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2. Cucumber Chain
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Cucumber chains are another fun way to eat your cucumbers and serve them along with snacks as a garnish. Here is what you need to do:
- Cut a cucumber into normal round pieces.
- Now cut out the centre part of the slices to get cucumber rings.
- Make a cut in one of the rings and link it to another ring, to start a chain.
- Now take a third ring, make a cut on it, and link it too to the uncut ring in the chain.
- Keep repeating the process to get the chain length as per your desire.
3. Cucumber Boats
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Cucumber boats are great for making a delicious salad. It is like a sandwich wherein you are using cucumber to hold the fillings, instead of bread. You can experiment with multiple ingredients for the fillings based on your choice. Here is how to make these cucumber boats:
- Take a cucumber and cut it in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out all the seeds and the fleshy centre part using a spoon. You will get a boat-shaped cucumber.
- Prepare the filling of your choice using veggies, sprouts, and dips of your choice.
- Place the fillings inside the cucumber boat and enjoy!
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Which of these styles will you try first? Share with us in the comments section.