Butter Braised Radish Open Face Sandwiches Recipes

OPEN-FACED RADISH SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Depending on the shape of the loaf of black bread, trim the slices into small serving sizes. Spread slices with a 1/4-inch thick layer of cream cheese.
• Using a sharp knife or mandoline, slice radishes very thin. Overlap radish slices on top of the cream cheese. Sprinkle each sandwich with salt and pepper. Cover with a dampened paper towel until serving.

QUEEN VICTORIA'S RADISH SANDWICH

Steps:

• Combine the first six ingredients in a bowl.
• Spread the butter and cream cheese mixture on bread slices.
• Arrange sliced radishes on top.
• Sprinkle the snipped chives on top and enjoy.

BUTTER-BRAISED RADISH OPEN-FACE SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In 1-quart saucepan, place eggs. Cover with cold water 1 inch above eggs. Heat to boiling; remove from heat, then cover and let stand 18 minutes. Meanwhile, melt butter in 3-quart saucepan over medium heat. Remove stems from radishes, then cut radishes into 1/2-inch pieces. Add to saucepan along with thyme, and cook about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
• Remove eggs from pan, and add to bowl of ice water until cool enough to peel. Peel eggs, then cut in half lengthwise.
• Pull green leaves from radish stems, and add to cooked radishes along with sliced green onions. Cook about 1 minute or until leaves have wilted.
• Assemble sandwiches by topping toasted bread with cooked radishes and radish leaves, egg halves, Parmesan cheese and lemon peel. Finish with a pinch of salt and some freshly ground pepper on top.

RADISH SANDWICHES WITH BUTTER AND SALT

Steps:

• Slice the baguette lengthwise and then crosswise, creating four quarters. Spread butter on the tops and bottoms of each quarter and sprinkle with salt. Pile sliced radishes onto the bottoms, then lay the arugula on top of them and sprinkle with the herbs. Top the sandwiches and press them down firmly.
• Serve as is, cut into small sandwiches for hors d'oeuvres, or wrap for lunch.

BRAISED RADISHES

Steps:

• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in 1 pound (2 bunches) trimmed, quartered radishes and 1/4 teaspoon sugar. Add 1/3 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Partially cover and simmer until almost tender, 5 minutes. Uncover; cook, stirring, until most of the liquid evaporates. Season with lemon juice and chopped tarragon.

BRAISED RADISHES

Steps:

• Place radishes in a skillet with stock, butter bits, shallots, sugar, vinegar, salt and pepper. Cover the pan and bring to a boil. Uncover the pan and reduce heat to medium. Cook radishes 10 to 12 minutes and if the stock has not cooked away, remove radishes and cook down to 1/2 cup, about 2 minutes.