cucumber
cucumber, 오이
Cucumber is a fresh and healthy vegetable enjoyed as an ingredient worldwide. It can be eaten raw or made into pickles for various uses.
In Korea, fresh cucumbers are eaten as wraps or in salads, and cucumber kimchi varieties like oi-sobagi and oi-kimchi are very popular. In summer, people also enjoy cold cucumber soup.
오이는 신선하고 건강한 채소로 전 세계에서 즐기는 식재료입니다. 생으로 먹거나 피클로 만들어 다양하게 활용됩니다.
한국에서는 생오이를 쌈이나 샐러드로 먹고, 오이소박이와 오이김치도 인기가 많습니다. 여름철에는 시원한 오이냉국을 즐겨 먹기도 합니다.
Cucumber consists of 95% water and is low in calories, making it popular as a diet food. It's also good for skin care, being used as a key ingredient in facial masks and skincare products.
In ancient Egypt, cucumbers were considered sacred plants, and it's said that Cleopatra used them regularly for beauty care. In modern times, cucumber extract has become a prominent ingredient in K-beauty products.