Insalata di uova e maionese

Ingredienti

• 4 Large Eggs
• 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise
• pinch Salt & Pepper
• 1 tsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 pinch Paprika
• 1 tbsp Chives
• 2 slices Crispy Bacon (chopped)
• 1 Gherkin (finely diced)
• 1 small handful Cress
• 1/2 tsp Chilli flakes

Preparazione

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   --- Hard Boil Eggs ---

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   Pan: Start with 4 Large Eggs at room temperature. Place them in the bottom of a saucepan. Pour in tap water so they are submerged by about an inch of water.

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   Boil: Turn the heat to high and bring the water to a gentle boil. Once the water bubbles, reduce the heat to a simmer. Put a timer on for 8 minutes for the eggs to cook at a simmer.

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   Cool: Now drain away the hot water and refill with cold water, this helps to cool the eggs quickly. Leave for a few minutes to cool.

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   Crack: Tap the cooled hard-boiled eggs gently all around on a hard surface to crack the shell all over.

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   Peel: This loosens the shell, making it easier to peel.

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   Chop the whole hard boiled eggs whites and yolks into bitesize pieces.

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   --- Egg Mayo ---

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   Sauce: In a large bowl, put the basic egg mayo sauce ingredients. 4 Tbsp Mayonnaise with a pinch Salt & Pepper. *OPTIONAL- I also like to add 1 tsp Dijon Mustard and 1 pinch Paprika for extra flavour.

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    Stir: Mix together.

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    Eggs: Now add in the chopped boiled eggs

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    Combine: Gently combine the eggs with the creamy sauce. You can add extra mayonnaise to your desired creaminess.

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    --- Optional Extras ---

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    Extras: Here are a few more extras to choose from and add to your egg mayo.1 tbsp Chives, 2 slices Crispy Bacon, 1 Gherkin, 1 small handful Cress, ½ tsp Chilli flakes

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    Flavour: We used 2 slices Crispy Bacon and 1 tbsp Chivesto add extra flavour.

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    Serve: Stir to combine and your egg mayo is ready to serve in a sandwich, on toast, as part of a salad or in a baked potato.

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    --- Egg Mayo Sandwich Filler ---

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    Bread: We used ours in white bread to make an egg sandwich.

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    Sandwich: Makes a perfect sandwich filler.