Name: Cucumber and egg sandwiches
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 15
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

A delicate combination of two afternoon tea classics (egg and cucumber), these finger sandwiches will be a high tea hit! Slice of the crusts for an elegant afternoon tea, or serve them crusts and all as a tasty school sandwich.

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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

In a bowl, mash eggs and mayonnaise together. Season to taste. Spread half bread slices with egg mixture.

Top each with an even amount of cucumber and watercress. Season to taste.

Butter remaining bread slices and sandwich together. Remove crusts. Cut each sandwich into three even fingers.

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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