WASABI-MAYO CUCUMBER CUPS

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I omitted the four teaspoons of salmon roe used as garnish for the cucumber cups in the original recipe. In its place use fresh herb: chives, scallions, cilantro, etc. or a sprinkle of sesame seeds. Please, anything but salmon roe. Source: Pogogi.com.

Provided by C G

Categories     Vegetable Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cucumber (persian would be good or english cuke)
2 tsp wasabi paste or wasabi powder mixed with water to make a paste)
2 Tbsp japanese mayonnaise or regular mayonnaise
GARNISH(ES)
fresh cilantro, chives, watercress, daikon sprouts, togarashi, scallions, sesame seeds, seaweed,

Steps:

  • 1. Scrub the cucumber well. Slice the cucumber in half lengthwise. Scoop out the seeds and discard. Slice the cucumber crosswise into roughly 2" chunks.
  • 2. Stir together the mayonnaise and wasabi. Spoon a little bit of the mixture onto each cucumber chunk. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 3. Before serving, garnish as desired.

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