English-style cucumber sandwich by Laurent Mariotte

Ingredients

4 servings

• 8 slices of sandwich bread
• 1 Noa cucumber
• 8 chive sprigs
• 1 egg yolk, room temperature
• 1 teaspoon mustard, room temperature
• 25 cl sunflower oil
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• freshly ground pepper
• salt

Steps

1. 1

   Cut the cucumber into thin lengthwise slices.

2. 2

   In a bowl, mix the egg yolk with the mustard, salt, and pepper.

3. 3

   Gradually pour in the oil in a thin stream, whisking constantly. When it is firm, add the vinegar or lemon juice and whisk again.

4. 4

   Spread this mayonnaise on the slices of bread, distribute the cucumbers, sprinkle with chives, and close the sandwiches.