Spooky Cucumber Skulls
Spooky Cucumber Skulls
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform 1/4-inch rounds.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
To create the skull faces, use a metal straw or a small circular cutter to punch out two 'eye' holes and one 'nose' hole from each cucumber slice. Then, using a small paring knife, carefully cut a jagged line across the bottom third of each cucumber slice to form the 'teeth' or 'jawbone' of the skull.
⏱️ 10 min
- 3
Arrange the carved cucumber skulls neatly on a serving platter or plate.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Generously sprinkle the flaky sea salt over all the cucumber skulls.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Drizzle the chili oil evenly over the seasoned cucumber skulls.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Serve immediately as a spooky and refreshing appetizer or side dish.
⏱️ 1 min
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Spooky Cucumber Skulls
Ingredients
- 2 large cucumbers, thinly sliced into 1/4-inch rounds
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- 2 tablespoons chili oil
Instructions
- 1
Wash the cucumbers thoroughly. Using a sharp knife or mandoline, thinly slice the cucumbers into uniform 1/4-inch rounds.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
To create the skull faces, use a metal straw or a small circular cutter to punch out two 'eye' holes and one 'nose' hole from each cucumber slice. Then, using a small paring knife, carefully cut a jagged line across the bottom third of each cucumber slice to form the 'teeth' or 'jawbone' of the skull.
⏱️ 10 min - 3
Arrange the carved cucumber skulls neatly on a serving platter or plate.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Generously sprinkle the flaky sea salt over all the cucumber skulls.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Drizzle the chili oil evenly over the seasoned cucumber skulls.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Serve immediately as a spooky and refreshing appetizer or side dish.
⏱️ 1 min