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Use a mandoline or sharp knife to cut a long, slim English cucumber into very thin, about 1/8-inch (3-mm) ribbons lengthwise (depending on its diameter, you may need to slice the ribbons in half lengthwise). Starting with a wide horizontal base, weave ribbons onto a cocktail pick in an ascending, narrowing tree shape; if desired, top or accompany each “tree” with a slice of fresh starfruit.

Yields 8 to 10 garnishes