Ingredients
3 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
⅓ cup egg mayonnaise
10 slices white or wholemeal bread
1 cucumber, peeled, seeds removed, thinly sliced (see tip below)
2 cups watercress sprigs, trimmed
Butter, for spreading
Method
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In a bowl, mash eggs and mayonnaise together. Season to taste. Spread half bread slices with egg mixture.
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Top each with an even amount of cucumber and watercress. Season to taste.
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Butter remaining bread slices and sandwich together. Remove crusts. Cut each sandwich into three even fingers.
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Arrange on a serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.
Chef's tip
Traditionally, the sliced cucumber is placed in a colander, sprinkled lightly with salt and set aside for 20 minutes. Rinse well and pat dry on a paper towel.
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