Very Best Anchovies on Crisp Cucumber

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Rory O'Connell introduced me to this delicious little bite and so simple to make. They are also great for canapés.

Very Best Anchovies on Crisp Cucumber

SERVES

PEOPLE

PREP TIME

10

MINUTES

COOKING TIME

MINUTES

CUISINE

COURSE

Starter

Method

  1. Slice the cucumber into 2cm thick slices, lay a piece of anchovy on top.

  2. A little sprinkling of lemon thyme enhances the magic.

  3. The contrast of the crisp texture of the cucumber and briny anchovy makes for a truly WOW bite.

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Ingredients

  • 1 crisp Irish new season cucumber

  • 1 tin of the very best anchovies

  • a little lemon

  • thyme, if available

Method

  1. Slice the cucumber into 2cm thick slices, lay a piece of anchovy on top.

  2. A little sprinkling of lemon thyme enhances the magic.

  3. The contrast of the crisp texture of the cucumber and briny anchovy makes for a truly WOW bite.

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