1 cucumber
1/4 batch nut pate
Chopped tomato, celery, lettuce (or whatever else you want to add)
Directions
1. Cut your cucumber in half, as seen in the picture. (Not lengthwise, the other way!)
2. Hollow out most of the inside of the cucumber. (Just start carving into the end with a skinny, regular little sharp knife. Keep going down as far as you can - or until you get bored or lazy.)
3. Make your nut pate (or get your leftovers from the fridge). There are a variety to choose from. I recommend either my raw veggie cream cheese recipe or my raw egg salad recipe. Both are really tasty.
4. Start putting some nut pate inside. Try to get it all the way from top to bottom (lengthwise), but only on one side. Fill the other side with chopped veggies too. It's a tight squeeze, but have fun with it. The idea is that you want some pate and some chopped veg in each bite.
5. That's it! Monkey sandwiches!
The Rawtarian's Thoughts
For me, this is a "use-up-a-nut-pate" recipe more than a "make-a-nut-pate-so-that-I-can-make-monkey-sandwiches" kind of recipe, if you get my drift! It's still good, but more something that is a fun way to use up leftovers.
One of the BEST things about these crazy little things is that they are EXTREMELY portable. Just wrap very tightly in plastic cling wrap and you are good to go. Perfect for work lunches. They are conversation starters though - you have been warned!
In this picture I have used a "field" cucumber, which basically means the cheaper type of cucumber that is bigger than the typical "long English" cucumbers that are usually available in North America. Either type is fine, and both have benefits and drawbacks.
These keep pretty well for a day or so assembled. Nut pates (when stored on their OWN, in a container in the fridge) keep well - for 3-4 days or so.
Field cucumber: If using field cucumber you may want to peel it first, because the peel can be tough - especially when you try to bite into the whole thing sandwich-style.
Long English cucumber: These thinner cucumbers are way harder to hollow out and you can't stuff as much into it, but it's much easier to eat since it's skinnier. Also, you might want to cut it into three instead of in half.
Random Thoughts:
This recipe was born out of jealousy. My husband was traveling without me a couple years ago, and went to a raw cafe while I was stuck at home eating carrot sticks. (No fair!)
After visiting the cafe, I poutily asked him what looked good on the cafe menu. He told me about these "sandwiches" (hollowed out cucumbers stuffed with nut pate and veggies) that were available at the cafe, and I became very grumpy and jealous since I was on the other side of the country! But I thought, "I can make something like that!" And so I did. And then monkey sandwiches were born!
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Stephanie
Mar 12, 2013
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I'm going to make this and slice it up like sushi rolls!! Thanks for sharing
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The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2013
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If you make it I'd love to hear how it turns out, Stephanie!
Tina
Mar 17, 2013
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..Pretty much what I was thinking.
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2013
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Tina :)
irene
Mar 14, 2013
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like it!
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2013
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Irene :)
Anne
Mar 14, 2013
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Hi. I just posted your website to my grand daughter on FB and now I am surfing your recipes. I am just delving into the world of raw, although I know I won't go 100%. I anticipate using quite a few of your recipes for my new dehydrator.
The thought occurred to me. Wouldn't it be easier to mix your raw veggies with the nut pate instead of trying to keep them segregated on either side of the cucumber?
I also wanted to tell you that I think you are doing a fine job sharing some pretty interesting recipes.
Take care.
The Rawtarian
Mar 15, 2013
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Hi Anne, glad to have you here and that you and your granddaughter are enjoying the recipes!
I like your tip of mixing them in! Definitely would be easier. Just want to make sure that they don't get too squished! The nut pate that I was using was pretty firm and hard to mix up, but some other nut pates (like the egg salad one) would be perfect to mix-in. Great idea and I thank you for sharing it!
Merry
Mar 20, 2013
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This is also great with a chunky guacamole or hummus. Thanks for sharing the recipe. These are my new favorite food!
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The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2013
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Merry :) :)
Matthew
Mar 23, 2013
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Made it! Came out fantastic! I added a little Avocado! Great recipe!
The Rawtarian
Mar 24, 2013
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So glad you enjoyed these fun meals, Matthew!
Rachael Renee
Apr 06, 2013
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Great idea! I am the only one in the house that likes cucumbers so I usually end up slicing them and throwing them on salads... would have never thought of this and I am trying it! This to me, looks like a very fun version of a sub sandwich :D
The Rawtarian
Apr 07, 2013
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Hi Rachael, I totally agree about the Subway sandwich!!
Katrin - theraw...
Apr 09, 2013
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What a great idea!! Love all your recipes. Filled with inspiration!!! Big hug from Amsterdam
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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Hi Katrin, Hugs right back at you! xox
dlbroox
Apr 18, 2013
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Wow, what a brilliant idea! I've always tried to wrap stuff in zucchini or cucumber slices, but this way you can just slice through the whole thing. Have you tried using a zucchini? Or even little peppers...
The Rawtarian
Apr 20, 2013
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A zucchini is a GREAT idea!
Emmeline
Apr 24, 2013
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This is a great picnic idea... a great way to impress some foodie friends...lol!
Btw, what do you do with the rest of the cucumber that has been dug out? Throw them away? Seems like a waste....:p
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The Rawtarian
Apr 28, 2013
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Hi Emmeline, good point! I might throw innards in a green smoothie :)
Tracy
Apr 29, 2013
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Love this:))) I have been a vegetarian for 7 years, vegan 1 yr and just found your website this week! So excited about going raw!!!
My 5 yr- who is the pickiest eater ever ate a monkey sandwich... Just because it's called monkey... Even though he filled it with Nutella and my homemade almond butter it's a huge start! My 9 yr old loved it as well and was so excited about the sushi idea with it!!!
Love your website!
The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Lol awesome Tracy!!
Emmeline
May 03, 2013
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Hey Laura, going to try out this monkey sandwich this week- just checking again, which "nut pâté" would this recipe be based on?? As you know, you have done a few in here, but is it ok to be more specific?? And what ingredients go into this "nut pâté" for the monkey sandwich? Thanks! P.S. Thanks for the suggestion on what to do with the cucumber innards! hehe! ;-))
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The Rawtarian
May 11, 2013
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Hi Emmeline - in the app, search for "vegetable cream cheese" that is the nut pate that I recommend for monkey sandwiches !
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