Ingredients
4
oz cream cheese, softened
2
tbsp thinly sliced fresh mint
2
tsp finely chopped fresh chives
1/2
tsp finely grated fresh lemon zest
1/4
tsp fresh lemon juice
Pinch of cayenne, or to taste
1/2
medium seedless cucumber (usually plastic-wrapped)
Coarse sea salt for sprinkling
Special equipment: a Japanese Benriner* or other adjustable-blade slicer
Garnish: tiny fresh mint leaves and finely grated fresh lemon zest
Directions
1.
Stir together cream cheese, herbs, zest, lemon juice, table salt, and cayenne.
2.
Slice 32 (1/8-inch-thick) rounds from cucumber with slicer. Trim bottoms from radishes, then slice into 32 (1/16-inch-thick) rounds with slicer. Top each cucumber slice with a radish slice and 1/2 teaspoon herbed cream cheese. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt and serve immediately.
3.
*Available at Asian markets and cookware shops.
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