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cucumber sandwich

🇬🇧 A dish from United Kingdom

cucumber sandwich, a dish from United Kingdom
James Petts from London, England · CC BY-SA 2.0

The traditional cucumber sandwich is a crustless tea sandwich composed of thin slices of cucumber situated between two thin slices of lightly buttered white bread. The sandwich originated in the United Kingdom.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientsthinly sliced cucumber, white bread, butter
🔥Cooking methodassembled cold, crusts removed, cut into small pieces
👅Flavour & stylelight, fresh, mild and delicate
🕒When it’s eatenafternoon tea snack

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Frequently asked questions

Where does cucumber sandwich come from?
cucumber sandwich is a dish that originated in United Kingdom.
What is cucumber sandwich?
The traditional cucumber sandwich is a crustless tea sandwich composed of thin slices of cucumber situated between two thin slices of lightly buttered white bread. The sandwich originated in the United Kingdom.