Ive been rapturously eating this sandwich every summer since 2013.
This take on a cucumber sandwich exists somewhat in the shadowy fringes of sandwich subculture.
Though the combo may sound oddball, its a match made in heaven.
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If you know, you know.
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The Cucumber Sandwich Upgrade Youll Never Forget
It’s peanut butter.
Yes, thats it.
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It was great to talk shop.
Bill went on to explain how he makes his take on his fathers sandwich.
Bill mentioned the reaction hes received over the years when hes related this sandwich to others.
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It’s usually the same face most people get when trying to describe biting into a lemon.
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Who Even Eats This Sandwich?
Besides me, Bill, and his dad, who else covets peanut butter and cucumber sandwiches?
There are precedents: Think offresh spring rollswith peanut dipping sauce or Indonesian gado-gago.
Also, peanut butter is inexpensive, non-perishable, and needs no softening.
Its always ready to be turned into a delightful sandwich.
Its substantial body and nutritional density make a cucumber sandwich a meal that sticks with you.
A 2013 story on NPRinitially tipped me off on the cucumber-peanut butter combo.
Like Bills sandwich, it employs whole-grain bread.
You have to assemble the sandwich and eat it immediately, preferably over the sink with paper towels nearby.
Usually, I toast the bread lightly so it holds up to the juicy vegetables better.
Whole-grain bread is a common thread with this otherwise malleable sandwich.
I asked Bill what he likes.
I love Arnold’s Whole Grains Healthy Multi-Grain, he wrote back.
Many thanks to Bill for reminding us about this oldie but goodie of a summer sandwich combo.
