VICTORIAN WATERCRESS TEA SANDWICHES FOR HIGH TEA AND PICNICS
During Victorian times, children used to take watercress sandwiches to school in place of meat ones. I love them, especially when cut into small trianges and served with a cuppa (cup of tea!). Use the freshest bread - I like to use wholemeal, and a fresh salted farmhouse butter. I have included a soup idea at the end of the recipe, to be made with the excess stalks! So a soup and sandwich recipe then!
Provided by French Tart
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 5m
Yield 8 Rounds of Sandwiches, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Snip the stalks from the watercress and place the leafy ends on kitchen paper to absorb any water. Butter the bread generously, arrange the watercress over 4 slices and season. Top with the remaining bread, cut into triangles or fingers and serve.
- NB. (Don't discard the watercress stalks; they can be made into a soup. Soften a chopped onion in a pan with butter, add 250ml whole milk and bring to the boil. Add the stalks, cook for 1 minute then liquidise until smooth and foamy.).
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Zia ur rehman Mughal
z-mughal@aol.comThese sandwiches are a perfect example of how simple ingredients can come together to create something truly special.
Pawandeep Yadav
p_yadav5@yahoo.comThese sandwiches are so elegant and delicious. I can't wait to make them again for my next tea party.
Okorare Joshua
joshua.o40@hotmail.co.ukOverall, I thought these sandwiches were just okay. I probably won't make them again.
Gamer Broken
gamer.broken@hotmail.co.ukThe watercress was a bit too peppery for my taste.
Md Sojib Hossain
md.s48@yahoo.comI found that the sandwiches were a bit dry. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.
Nadiuska Nieves
nieves@gmail.comThese sandwiches are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort.
Jos Thomson
t.jos18@hotmail.comI'm always looking for new and interesting tea sandwich recipes. These Victorian watercress tea sandwiches definitely fit the bill.
Nakima Roaen
nr65@aol.comI made these sandwiches for my daughter's birthday party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!
eugyneous
eugyneous@gmail.comThese sandwiches are perfect for a picnic or a potluck. They're easy to transport and always a crowd-pleaser.
Randy Werner
w.r28@hotmail.frThe lemon curd adds a nice tang to these sandwiches. I also like to add a little bit of chopped fresh dill for extra flavor.
Ahmed Ktk
ahmedk@yahoo.comI've never tried watercress in a sandwich before, but I'm so glad I did. These sandwiches are so delicious and easy to make.
Whitney C
c@hotmail.comThese sandwiches were a hit at my recent garden party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and elegant presentation.
Hassan Siddiqui
siddiqui.hassan@yahoo.comI love the delicate flavor of watercress in these sandwiches. They're so refreshing and perfect for a light lunch or afternoon tea.
Tylee Widmer
t.widmer@gmail.comThese Victorian watercress tea sandwiches were a delightful addition to our high tea party. The combination of fresh watercress, creamy butter, and tangy lemon curd was simply perfect.