Ukrainian Canapes with Radish and Chives

by olga

Servings: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

1 cup farmer cheese or cream cheese mixed with 2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup chopped red radishes
1/2 cup chopped chives or green scallions
1/2 teaspoon salt
thinly sliced rye or whole wheat bread

INSTRUCTIONS

Bring cheese to room temperature and cream with fork. Add chopped radishes, chives or scallions, and salt, and mix. Keeps for several days in refrigerator in a sealed container. Spread a fourth inch of the mixture on bread. Make sandwiches, press firmly, and cut into triangles or rectangles, trimming crusts. Make some sandwiches open-faced.

Arrange on a serving plate and garnish with fancy cut radishes and scallion "brushes". Alternate type of breads for visual effect.

CHEF COMMENTS

Zakusky z Horodynoiu: Radishes and chives, the first products of a spring garden, are most welcome after the long winter. These simple canapes combine cheese, radishes, and chives. Serve on firm and thinly sliced textured breads.

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