finger sandwiches

Salmon

Finger sandwiches

Our selection of dainty finger sandwiches for afternoon tea have fillings ranging from classic cream cheese and cucumber to tea-smoked salmon.

10 slices of bread

Butter, for spreading

6 medium free-range eggs

½ tsp English mustard

1 tsp white wine vinegar

75ml olive oil, plus extra for frying

75ml groundnut oil

Cayenne pepper, to taste

10 thin slices of pancetta

Wild rocket leaves, to serve

1 cucumber

a drizzle of olive oil

300g cream cheese

A squeeze of lemon juice

½ crushed garlic clove

½ tbsp gently toasted onion seeds

Salt and black pepper, to season

A good handful of tea leaves (we used Earl Grey)

2 lemons, 1 juiced and 1 zested

1 tbsp soft brown sugar

4 salmon fillets

A large spoonful of crème fraîche

2 tbsp rinsed capers

Watercress, to serve

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