Cucumber Ribbon Rolls with Carrot and Sprouts
4.5(692 ratings)No wrappers needed here, since a thin cucumber ribbon curls naturally around its filling and clings on its own. A swipe of garlicky cashew cheese acts as the glue and adds richness to all that crunch. Make them a couple of hours ahead for a party, as they hold up well chilled and still look crisp on the plate.
- Hands-on
- 30 min
- Soak
- 2 hr
- Total
- 2 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Moderate
Method
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Step 1: Blend the soaked cashews with the lemon juice, garlic, salt and 2 tablespoons water until very smooth, then stir in the snipped chives.
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Step 2: Shave the cucumbers lengthwise into long, even ribbons with a mandoline or wide peeler, discarding the first skin-heavy strips and the seedy center.
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Step 3: Lay the ribbons flat on paper towels and blot them dry so the cashew cheese will stick to the surface.
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Step 4: Spread a thin layer of cashew cheese along each ribbon, then place a few carrot matchsticks, pea shoots and arugula leaves at one end.
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Step 5: Roll the ribbon snugly around the filling, stand each roll upright on a green plate and finish with a crack of black pepper.
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