Smoked Salmon and Asian Cucumber Salad Rolls

Submitted by AnnieLynne

"From Gourmet Magazine. I cannot wait to try this! What an impressive appetizer or light dinner!"

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 40 rolls
• Serves: 40

ingredients

• 1 cucumber, peeled seeded and cut into 2-inch julienne strips
• 1⁄4 cup seasoned rice vinegar
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, finely grated, peeled
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted lightly and cooled
• 1⁄4 cup scallion, finely chopped
• 1 pinch sugar (optional)
• salt (to taste)
• white pepper, freshly ground (to taste)
• white and black sesame seed, toasted for garnish (optional)
• 12 ounces smoked salmon, sliced paper thin
• 1 bunch chives (optional)

directions

1. For Asian Cucumber Salad:

2. In a bowl toss cucumber julienne with remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
3. Chill at least 15 minutes and up to 1 hour.

4. To make rolls:

5. Trim the smoked salmon slices to form about 40 strips approximately 2x4-inches each.
6. Lay a bundle of cucumber strips (shake off excess dressing) at one end and roll up securely.
7. Place seam side down on a tray, cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.
8. Garnish with sesame seeds.
9. **I think I will try to tie these up with a stem of chive -- ?

Reviews

[Penny Stettinius]

AnnieLynne, This was delicious. Mine was a little messy, though. I had to drain the cucumbers before rolling them in the smoked salmon. I highly recommend this appetizer to anyone, anytime! Made and reviewed for Fall PAC 2009.