Cucumber Boats

Ingredients:

• 2 large cucumbers (very straight)
• 2 oz. mushrooms chopped finely
• 1 large tomato, chopped finely
• 2 spring onions (scallions), chopped finely
• 1 clove garlic, crushed or chopped very finely
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• 3 oz. cheese, grated

Method:

• Quarter the cucumbers but do not peel. Scoop out the seeds to make hollows. Discard the seeds. Simmer cucumber quarters for 7−8 minutes until slightly tender. Drain upside down on kitchen paper and cool.
• Refrigerate until ready to fill.
• Mix all other ingredients except cheese. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Then fill the 'boats' with the mixture. Cover tops of 'boats' with grated cheese and place under very hot grill/broiler until cheese is melted and bubbling slightly.
• Serve immediately as an appetizer with hot crusty French bread.