Garnishing the cucumber flower

Ingredients

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Directions

The cucumber flour is not only a pleasing garnish but also one that is easy to make.

1. Select a well rounded cucumber and cut 2 inch pieces from each end of the vegetables. Cut the outside skin into scalloped shapes to form the petals.

2. Scoop out the center pulp of each piece with either a melon baller or a small spoon. Place the scallope pieces into ice water for 15 minutes to allow the petals to open.

3. When the cucumber flower is ready to serve, remove them from the ice water and fill the centers with softened cream cheese, smoke flavored cheese, ham spread, shredded carrots or cooked green peas.

These vegetable flowers can also be used to hold tartar sauce for fish dinner, mayonnaise or mustard for sandwich plates.

Origin: The Fine Art of Garnishing, by Jerry Crowley. Shared by: Sharon Stevens, Aug/95.

Submitted By SHARON STEVENS On 08-19-95

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