CUCUMBER SANDWICHES WITH EGG AND MINT

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These sandwiches are served at afternoon tea at the Savoy in London, courtesy of Anton Edelmann, maitre chef des cuisines.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     British Recipes

Yield Makes 6 finger sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 slices extra-thin white bread
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature
2 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled and finely grated
2 tablespoons creme fraiche
1/2 bunch fresh mint, leaves picked and finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 English cucumber, peeled and thinly sliced lengthwise

Steps:

  • Spread one side of each slice of bread with butter. Set aside. In a small bowl combine eggs, creme fraiche, and mint. Season with salt and pepper. Spread egg mixture to a 1/4-inch thickness on 2 slices bread. Top with sliced cucumber, and cover with the remaining slices of bread. Remove crusts, and cut each sandwich into three equal fingers.

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