English Tea Party Sandwiches

There are two sandwich fillings that are quintessentially British and those are Cucumber Sandwiches & Coronation Chicken Sandwiches. Both are musts at any 'Tea' that I host. For Coronation Chicken Sandwiches, white or brown bread may be used, according to preference. However, I must insist upon white bread for Cucumber Sandwiches.

3-4 sandwiches per filling

Coronation Chicken Sandwich Filling Ingredients:

8 tbsp mayonnaise

5 tsp curry powder

1/2 tsp cinnamon

4 tsp mango chutney

1 heaped tbsp of dried raisins

500gr cooked, shredded chicken, no warmer than room temperature

6-8 slices of brown or white bread, crusts removed

Coronation Chicken Sandwich Instructions:

Combine all ingredients. Create sandwiches and cut into 4 triangles to create mini sandwiches.

Cucumber Sandwich Filling Ingredients:

1 cucumber, peeled

Salt

Salted butter

6-8 slices of white bread, crusts removed

Cucumber Sandwich Instructions:

Slice the cucumber into very thin slices. Place on a layer of kitchen towel & another another layer of kitchen towel on top. Press gently to remove excess liquid.

Remove kitchen towel & sprinkle salt on the cucumbers. Butter each side of the bread and place a layer of cucumber in between. I like to cut each sandwich into 4 vertically to create mini finger sandwiches.