Chive bread with smoked salmon

Preparation method

1. Boil the egg in simmering water in a pan for eight minutes, drain and cool under cold running water.

2. Reserve four whole chives for decoration and, with a pair of scissors, finely snip the chives and arrange on a flat plate.

3. Spread the bread with the cream cheese, right to the edges.

4. Lay the bread cheese-side down on the chives, pressing lightly, until each slice is completely covered with a fine layer of chives. It should look like a green carpet.

5. Peel the egg and finely slice in an egg-slicer or a sharp knife.

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6. Top the slices of bread with a fold of salmon, a slice of egg, and a teaspoonful of salmon roe, if using.

7. Decorate with a whole chive, and serve with a wedge of lemon.

Less than 30 mins preparation time

Less than 10 mins cooking time

Serves 4