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Mother’s Day high tea style egg salad for tea sandwiches.
9 min
Cook Time
14 min
Total Time
The filling should stay creamy, not overly wet. Jammy yolks give a richer texture than fully hard-boiled eggs. Paprika adds subtle warmth and depth. Best served on soft homemade sandwich bread.
Bring water to a boil.
Gently lower eggs into boiling water and cook for 9 minutes.
Transfer immediately to an ice bath and cool for about 5 minutes.
Peel and grate eggs, this part is messy - trust the process
Mix eggs with mayo, basil Dijon mustard, chopped chives or green onion, a tiny squeeze of fresh lemon juice, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Taste and adjust seasoning.
Spread onto soft sandwich bread and cut into tea triangles or fingers.