Look for wasabi powder in the spice aisle or the Asian foods section of the market.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 24
Ingredients
1 tablespoon wasabi powder
2 teaspoons water
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
12 very thin slices whole wheat bread
8 ounces thinly sliced smoked salmon
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Preparation
Step 1
Mix wasabi powder and 2 teaspoons water in medium bowl to form paste. Add cream cheese; using electric mixer, beat until well combined.
Step 2
Place all bread slices on work surface. Spread each with wasabi cream cheese, dividing equally. Top 6 bread slices with smoked salmon, dividing equally. Sprinkle lemon peel, then cilantro over salmon. Top with remaining bread slices, cheese side down. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Wrap sandwiches individually in paper towels and refrigerate.)
Step 3
Trim crusts. Cut each sandwich into 4 triangles. Transfer to platter cut side up.
