The cucumber, or Cucumis sativus is in the same family as pumpkin, squash and watermelon. The flesh of a cucumber is copmprised mostly of water, which consequently makes it low in nutrients, but the dark green rind contains a variety of minerals such as potassium, silica and magnesium. Cucumbers posses natural cooling and hydrating elements which make it a popular ingredient in skin care products.
1 english cucumber
ΒΌ cup rice wine vinegar
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon dill, chopped
ice water
1. Slice cucumber in quarters lengthwise, remove seeds and slice thinly.
2. Combine vinegar, sugar, red pepper and dill and stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Add sliced cucumber.
4. Add ice water to cover.
5. Wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
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