Cucumber tea sandwiches with tarragon butter

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10 ingredients

Cucumber tea sandwiches with tarragon butter

Cucumber tea sandwiches with tarragon butter are a classic in British cuisine, closely related to the afternoon tea tradition. This delicate and fresh appetizer emerged during the Edwardian era, when British high society enjoyed them as part of a social ritual that brought together friends and family to share moments of conversation and relaxation. In Latin America, although there is no single universal name, in some countries they are known as "cucumber sandwiches" or simply as "cucumber snacks," and their recipe may vary slightly depending on the local ingredients used.

Their popularity has spread to various regions due to their light and refreshing flavor, ideal for accompanying infusions or coffee. Furthermore, the combination of cucumber with tarragon butter provides an aromatic and sophisticated touch, making these sandwiches an elegant and healthy appetizer that adapts to different occasions.

How to prepare Cucumber Tea Sandwiches with Tarragon Butter

Place cucumber slices in a large, non-metallic bowl.

Mix with salt.

Sprinkle with vinegar.

Mix well.

Let rest for 1 hour.

Drain well in a colander.

Mix butter, tarragon, and chervil.

To assemble, spread butter on one side of each bread slice.

Cover 15 slices with cucumbers, dividing evenly.

Close the sandwiches.

Trim the crusts.

Cut into 36 rectangles.

Place on a platter, garnished with watercress leaves.

Optional: for presentation, dip one end of a sandwich in mayonnaise and then in freshly chopped parsley.

Sándwiches de té de pepino con mantequilla de estragón

Ingredients (10)

  • English Cucumber
  • Salt
  • White Vinegar
  • Unsalted Butter
  • Fresh Tarragon
  • Fresh Chervil
  • Whole Wheat Bread
  • Watercress Leaf
  • Mayonnaise
  • Fresh Parsley

Instructions (14 steps)

  1. 1 Place cucumber slices in a large, non-metallic bowl
  2. 2 Mix with salt
  3. 3 Sprinkle with vinegar
  4. 4 Mix well
  5. 5 Let rest for 1 hour
  6. 6 Drain well in a colander
  7. 7 Mix butter, tarragon, and chervil
  8. 8 To assemble, spread butter on one side of each bread slice
  9. 9 Cover 15 slices with cucumbers, dividing evenly
  10. 10 Close the sandwiches
  11. 11 Trim the crusts
  12. 12 Cut into 36 rectangles
  13. 13 Place on a platter, garnished with watercress leaves
  14. 14 Optional: for presentation, dip one end of a sandwich in mayonnaise and then in chopped fresh parsley

Nutritional Information

Calories: 106 kcal
Protein: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fat: 9g
Azúcar: 0g
Sodio: 6mg

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