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Local egg salad with curry and dill

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 8 large hens' eggs
  • 4 tbsp mayonnaise (Duke's recommended, available at Lidl)
  • 1 tbsp stone-ground mustard
  • 2 tbsp small capers (preferably salt-packed), rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 tsp curry powder
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped radish
  • 1/2 cup celery or fennel (chunky dice or fine mince)
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped chives
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dill
  • salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Boil the eggs: Place the 8 hen's eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough hot tap water to cover by one inch. Place over medium-high heat and bring to a gentle boil.
  2. The steep: Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 minute, then remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 9 minutes.
  3. Cooling: Drain the eggs and cover them with ice and cool water to stop the cooking. Let cool completely and peel.
  4. Make the dressing: In a medium mixing bowl, use a whisk to mix the wet ingredients: mayonnaise, mustard, curry powder, dill, and capers. Whisk until the dressing is fully combined.
  5. Whisk-chop the eggs: In a separate large bowl, use a whisk to "chop" the eggs, pressing down to break them apart while ensuring they remain somewhat chunky.
  6. Combine: Pour the prepared dressing over the chopped eggs. Add a fresh squeeze of lemon juice and stir gently to coat.
  7. The fold: Fold in the chopped onion and the celery (using a chunky dice or a finer mince, depending on your preference).
  8. Season: Taste for seasoning, adding more salt or another squeeze of lemon if needed.
  9. Serve: Serve the egg salad on toasted sourdough as a sandwich, as an open-face tartine, or with homemade potato chips. It will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 3 days.