Today’s my Bento
Japanese cucumbers are similar to English cucumbers.
❶ Cherry tomato
❷ Toasted sandwich(Grilled sandwich)
Lettuce Tomato Ham Japanese cucumber
Steamed chiken
❶ ミニトマト
❷ ホットサンド
レタス、トマト、ハム、胡瓜、蒸し鶏
About Japanese cucumbers
Labels:
・胡瓜（きゅうり）
・Kyuri
・Japanese cucumbers
There are differences between Japanese cucumbers and foreign cucumbers.
| Feature | Japanese cucumbers | Cucumbers |
|---|---|---|
| Appearance | Long and slender, dark green, slightly bumpy or ridged skin, thin skin | Can vary in shape and size, but are typically shorter and thicker than Japanese cucumbers, skin can be green, white, or yellow, skin can be thin or thick |
| Seeds | Few or no seeds | Can have many seeds |
| Flavor | Mild, slightly sweet | Can be bitter or have a strong flavor |
| Texture | Crisp and crunchy | Can be watery or soft |
| Uses | Often eaten raw in salads or as a snack, used in Japanese cuisine | Can be eaten raw, cooked, or pickled |
In the Edo period, Samurai did not eat cucumbers.
