Cucumber Chow: The Easiest Way to Make Cucumbers Exciting
Chow is a beloved Trinbagonian snack that can be enjoyed anytime, anywhere and cucumber chow is definitely Prep & Ting approved.
If you struggle to get enough vegetables into your day, or you’re simply unsure how to make them more exciting, start here. Grab a few cucumbers, add plenty of fresh seasoning, and turn a basic vegetable into a flavorful side dish or snack.
Never made chow before? I promise, it’s super simple.
Ingredients
Serves 1–3
2–3 cucumbers
1 handful chadon beni (also called bandanya)
½ lemon or lime
2–3 garlic cloves
Salt, to taste
Black pepper, to taste
Your favorite pepper sauce, optional
Instructions
Peel the cucumbers, then slice or dice them however you prefer.
Finely chop the chadon beni and garlic.
Add everything to the cucumbers and mix well.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Squeeze fresh lemon or lime
For a little extra heat, drizzle in your favorite pepper sauce.
Let the chow sit for a few minutes, so all those flavors can come together, or enjoy it immediately!
And just like that, you’re done.
Enjoy your cucumber chow as a refreshing snack or pair it with lunch for an easy way to add more vegetables to your meal. Cucumbers have a high water content, so they’re hydrating, refreshing, and surprisingly satisfying.
Simple, flavorful, and rooted in Caribbean culture. It’s a Prep & Ting win.
Cucumber chow is a refreshing Trinbagonian snack made with cucumbers, chadon beni, garlic, seasonings, and a little pepper sauce. Enjoy it as a hydrating snack or an easy, flavorful way to add more vegetables to your meal. Simple, culture-filled, and Prep & Ting approved!
