Cucumber sandwich
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Type | Tea sandwich |
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Course | Afternoon tea |
Place of origin | United Kingdom |
Region or state | United Kingdom and United States |
Main ingredients | White bread, cucumber, butter |
Variations | Brown bread |
The traditional cucumber sandwich is a crustless
Cucumber sandwiches are most often served for a light snack or for afternoon tea, a formal light meal served in the late afternoon, or in the early evening before the main
Cultural and historical associations
Cucumber sandwiches formed an integral part of the stereotypical afternoon tea affair. By contrast, people of the era's lower working classes were thought to prefer a coarser but more satisfying protein-filled sandwich, in a "meat tea" that might substitute for supper.
Some writers have attempted to draw out an association between the daintiness of the sandwich and the perceived effeteness of the UK's
The popularity of the cucumber sandwich as an upper-class "dainty" reached its zenith in the
Cucumber sandwiches are often eaten in the summer months or in warmer climates, such as in parts of India. The English influence on Indian culture has made the sandwiches popular during cricket matches and weekend picnics. The Indian variant is flavoured with green chutney and sometimes contains slices of boiled potatoes. Indian Airlines served cucumber sandwiches as part of its usual vegetarian inflight meal in short-haul domestic flights, until its merger in 2011.
Preparation
A wide-bladed knife is used to obtain thin slices from a
See also
- Canapé
- Cucumber cake
- Cucumber juice
- Cucumber sauce
- List of sandwiches
- Sandwiches de miga
- Tea (meal)
- Tea sandwich
References
Further reading
- Fowler, Damon (September 2009). Classical Southern Cooking - Damon Fowler. Gibbs Smith. p. 72. ISBN 9781423613510. Retrieved 4 July 2013.