In 1863, Alexandra of Denmark married the British Edward VII and
became Queen of Great Britain. Result. She is said to have had a soft spot for
these intensely savory sandwiches consisting of poached chicken, boiled tongue,
and a mustard-laced butter. It is essential to remove the crusts before
serving; these sandwiches need to be dainty enough for a queen. If you’re
feeling generous, give the leftover crusts to the poor.
Makes 2
INGREDIENTS
FOR
THE MUSTARD BUTTER:
2 tbsp (25g) butter, at room temperature
1 tsp Dijon mustard, or to taste
A squeeze of lemon juice
1 cold cooked (ideally poached) chicken
breast
Mayonnaise, to bind
A dash of hot chili sauce
Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
4 slices thinly cut white bread
2 slices cold boiled tongue or cold
roast lamb
A small handful of salad cress
To make the mustard butter, combine the butter,
mustard, and lemon juice to make a smooth paste.
Cut the chicken breast into small chunks and
place in a bowl with some mayonnaise to bind—use as much as you like. Add a
dash of hot chili sauce and season with salt and pepper.
To assemble the sandwiches, spread 2 slices of
bread with the mustard butter. Lay a slice of tongue or roast lamb on each,
then add the chicken mixture. Finish with a sprinkle of salad cress and add the
top slices of bread.
Remove the crusts and cut into dainty squares or
triangles as you see fit for a queen. Serve at once.
