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Expand5 English cucumbers Ask a question about this ingredient
5 slices turkey bacon Ask a question about this ingredient
1 plum tomato-seeded and diced small Ask a question about this ingredient
1 small celery stalk-minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1 shallot-minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 small jalapeno-seeded and minced Ask a question about this ingredient
1/2 cup grated parmesan Ask a question about this ingredient
1/4 cup parsley-minced, plus extra for garnish Ask a question about this ingredient
2 teaspoons lime juice Ask a question about this ingredient
2 tablespoons olive oil Ask a question about this ingredient
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar Ask a question about this ingredient
1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika Ask a question about this ingredient
salt to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
pepper to taste Ask a question about this ingredient
15-20 sesame rice crackers Ask a question about this ingredient
Rinse the cucumbers and peel them using a channel knife-giving them zebra stripes (do so by peeling lengthwise, approximately an 1/8th of an inch apart). Once peeled, cut the tips off each end and cut each cucumber (crosswise) into 1.5 inch thick rounds. Using a melon baller, remove the centers; place a damp cloth over the cucumbers and reserve.
Ask a question about this stepHeat a pan over medium-high heat and add bacon; cook until golden and just crisp; remove from the pan, allow to cool, and mince.
Ask a question about this stepIn a bowl, mix bacon, tomato, celery, shallot, jalapeno, parmesan, minced parsley, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Ask a question about this stepLay the crackers out on a plate; place one cucumber round on each cracker; fill each cucumber round with bacon mixture; garnish each with a parsley leaf.
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