Cucumber, smoked salmon and ricotta roll-ups

Cucumber, smoked salmon and ricotta roll-ups. Photograph: Harry Weir
Cucumber, smoked salmon and ricotta roll-ups. Photograph: Harry Weir
Serves: 2
Course: Snack
Prep Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 200g ricotta cheese
  • 200g smoked salmon
  • Salt and pepper
  • 1tsp toasted sesame seeds (or sunflower seeds)
  • 1tsp chopped chives
  • 1tsp nori, sliced
  1. Wash the cucumber and cut it into long, thin strips using a mandoline or a vegetable peeler. Set the cucumber strips aside.
  2. Lay a sheet of cling film on a clean, dry surface. Lay the cucumber slices out, slightly overlapping.
  3. Spread a thin layer of ricotta cheese evenly over the cucumber, leaving about a one inch border at the top. Place a layer of smoked salmon over the ricotta cheese. Season with a little salt and pepper.
  4. Starting from the bottom edge of the cling film, tightly roll it up, applying gentle pressure to ensure the roll is firm. Allow to set in the fridge for a couple of hours, before slicing into pieces with a sharp knife. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds, chives and chopped nori seaweed.
Gráinne O'Keefe

Gráinne O'Keefe

Gráinne O’Keefe is a chef, restaurateur and contributor to The Irish Times. She is chef-patron of the Dublin restaurant Mae