Eating in China
Illustration of a cucumber

Cucumber

黄瓜Huángguā

A crisp vegetable used in cold dishes.

Type
Vegetables

A CLOSER LOOK

How to recognize it

Green skin surrounds pale flesh; smashed pieces have irregular edges.

In the kitchen

Cut or smash for a dressed salad.

Dress close to serving: the pieces release water.

Ask about this ingredient

这道菜里有黄瓜吗?

Does this dish contain Cucumber?

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