We gave the basic cucumber tea sandwich a kicky improve courtesy of a shiny, daring cilantro chutney. The puckery inexperienced sauce will get successful of acid from lemon juice, and fragrant, vegetal taste from jalapeño and garlic. The herbaceous punch it brings to the dainty little sandwiches places the wealthy cream cheese unfold into steadiness and provides a little bit of aptitude. Anti cilantro? Swap in parsley, mint, or any mixture of delicate recent herbs you do like.
Should you’re apprehensive concerning the chile spice, you may take away the seeds—however in the event you’re up for a bit of warmth, simply toss the whole lot for the chutney right into a blender and set to purée. You’ll have greater than you want for a single sandwich, which supplies you two choices: make extra sandwiches or use the remaining sauce as an accompaniment or part in a dressing or marinade.
We name for whipped cream cheese right here, which is way simpler to swoosh onto a slice of white bread than the usual brick; in the event you solely have the common stuff readily available, let it come to room temperature to maintain the items of bread from tearing. We additionally name for an English cucumber, which is much less vulnerable to getting soggy than standard varieties. We suggest stacking the cucumbers in skinny slices for the perfect textural expertise (simply don’t neglect to season them). Making a number of sandwiches? Pull out your mandolin to make fast work of uniform, thinly sliced cucumbers.
Reduce into finger sandwiches for a day tea occasion or cocktail hour appetizer, or make your self a lightweight lunch of cucumber sandwiches and different picnic fare. Simply ensure you have some further cream cheese round—you’re gonna desire a second sandwich.
