Clean Finger Foods

The key to clean finger foods is that they can be eaten in one bite, whether they are conveyed to the mouth via fingers, toothpicks, or chopsticks.

Identification

You can tell that a finger food will be clean if it is small and self-contained, does not exude excessive juices, and is not piled too high with toppings.

Benefits

Clean finger foods keep faces and clothes free from dribbles and crumbs. They should not leave the fingers dirty or greasy, either.

Size

The ideal clean finger food can be eaten in one bite. The morsel should be teaspoon-sized, or roughly 1 inch cubed. Some finger foods, such as those served on skewers, can be a bit larger, requiring multiple bites, as long as they don't dribble when bitten.

Types

All kinds of finger foods qualify as clean, including sushi rolls, grilled meats on skewers, small soft pretzels, bread sticks, spring rolls, shortbread dipped in chocolate, and cherry tomatoes stuffed with feta and chopped cucumber, not to mention classic standbys such as dip and chips.

Warning

Be cautious using fruits as clean finger foods because their delicious juices tend to drip.

References

• Appetizer Recipes

Resources

• Recipezaar contains a friendly, searchable index.
• Simply Recipes