CUCUMBER RICE SANDWICHES

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Forget grocery-store sushi! Whip up these rice "sandwiches" filled with cucumbers and cream cheese instead. They make an excellent post-game, study group, or tea party snack for the kids. The best part? You can prepare the whole thing in advance.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield Makes 32

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups cooked warm sushi rice
2 1/2 tablespoons rice-wine vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 English (hothouse) cucumber, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Line 8-inch-square glass baking dish with plastic. Toss warm rice with vinegar and salt in a large bowl. Firmly press half into dish. Spread with 1/4 cup cream cheese. Layer half the cucumber slices on top, overlapping. Repeat. Cover with plastic; top with a weighted baking dish. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Lift out; transfer to cutting board. Cut into 1-by-2-inch rectangles. Dip 1 short and 1 long side of each sandwich in sesame seeds. Serve within 4 hours.

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