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    Home » Recipes » Snack and Fingerfood

    Deviled Eggs

    December 9, 2020 by Kankana Saxena

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    Deviled Eggs are one of those evergreen appetizers! It’s favorite for Easter Brunch, always a hit at Summer Picnic and equally great for Holiday parties too. Unless you dislike eggs, changes are you go straight for that plate and grab one or two before it all goes away.

    What are Deviled Eggs

    In simple words, Deviled Eggs are dressed up Hard-Boiled Eggs. Hard Boiled eggs are halved, and the yolks are taken out which is then spiced up before stuffing back.  

    Apparently, it’s the addition of spices that gave the name Deviled Eggs. The dish definitely deserved a much better name.

    I for one cannot stop at one and could eat the entire plate if given a choice.

    It is one of the easiest appetizers and you can prepare it several different way. Get your creative juices flowing and bring on all the flavor combination you can think of.

    There is no end!

    Deviled Eggs

    Spiced Deviled Eggs

    I prepared this particular version using Spice Tribe KISSED BY BINCHOTAN spice blend. This spice is not for people who cannot handle heat.

    With a mix of spicy Togarashi Chile, Sesame, Seaweed and Tangerine, the spice blend has a beautiful aroma and a subtle kick. We loved it!

    The Hard-Boiled Eggs turned deliciously devil with the spice kick from the Kissed by Binchotan Spice Blend.

    This spice blend is used a Japanese cuisine to sprinkle on bbq meat. I see it working even on noodle soup, one I am already planning to make soon.

    • Spice Tribe’s Spice Blends has a unique flavor and aroma to inspire new and innovative dishes. The blends only use clean and natural ingredients, no salt or additives.
    • Spice Tribe spices are non-GMO, sustainably sourced, and ground and blended in small batches to ensure freshness.

    You can find more recipe ideas for this amazing spice blend from their website.

    Spice Tribe Spice Blend

    How to Perfectly Peeled Hard-Boiled Eggs?

    One of the key steps for beautiful looking Deviled Eggs is to get perfectly boiled eggs peeled neatly.

    Here are the steps:

    • Drop the egg in cold water and bring it to boil.
    • Then switch off the heat and cover the pan with a lid for 10 minutes.
    • Pour the hot water out after 10 minutes and add ice water to the pan.
    • Next crack the eggs gently and place it back in the cold water. This helps to release the shell slightly.
    • Now when you peel it off, the shell will come out easy.
    Deviled Eggs

    Steps to prepare:

    • Peel and slice the boiled eggs. Then using a spoon scoop out the egg yolk to a bowl.
    • Using a fork break down the egg yolks.
    • Mix mayonnaise, mustard and KISSED BY BINCHOTAN spice blend. Mix it nicely. Add some finely chopped cilantro to it.
    • Now stuff back the spiced yolk to the halved eggs.
    • Sprinkle some more of the spice blend and serve right away!

    My first experience with Deviled Eggs

    It was hilarious. I was not at all a foodie in those days and had very limited knowledge. So, we friends visited this small café in Bangalore and ordered a bunch load of dishes.

    One of that was deviled eggs and I had no clue what exactly that was. Didn’t even figured out at the first look that it was egg. So, I grabbed one with zero interest and took a bite. My mind was blown away! I instantly grabbed the menu card to read details which said Basil Pesto Deviled Eggs.

    What was that! With no smart phone, I waited to reach home and googled all about it and then blabbered about the dish for the next two days.

    I did go back to the restaurant once again and this time grabbed a bite with a big smile on my face.

    Spice Stuffed Eggs

    I do call myself Egg-holic because I can survive just on eggs. So Deviled Eggs had to be one my absolute fav appetizer.

    Delived Eggs

    Kankana Saxena
    Deviled Eggs are one of those evergreen appetizers! It’s favorite for Easter Brunch, always a hit at Summer Picnic and equally great for Holiday parties too. Unless you dislike eggs, changes are you go straight for that plate and grab one or two before it all goes away!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Snack and Fingerfood
    Cuisine American
    Servings 6 eggs

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 eggs
    • 2 tablespoons mayonaise
    • 1 tablespoons dijon mustard
    • 1 tablespoon Spice Tribe KISSED BY BINCHOTAN spice blend (link to buy the spice is given in NOTES below)
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
    • pinch of salt
    • freshly cracked pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Hard Boiled the Eggs and then peel them off.
    • Carefully slice in half lengthwise and using a spoon take out the egg yolk to a mixing bowl.
    • To the mixing bowl add the mayo, mustard and the spice mix along with cilantro leaves, salt and pepper.
    • Mix it nicely. If it feels dry, add more mayonaise.
    • Then spoon the mixture back to the halved eggs or use a pipping bag.

    Notes

    How to Perfectly Peeled Hard-Boiled Eggs?

    One of the key steps for beautiful looking Deviled Eggs is to get perfectly boiled eggs peeled neatly.
    Here are the steps:
    Drop the egg in cold water and bring it to boil.
    Then switch off the heat and cover the pan with a lid for 10 minutes.
    Pour the hot water out after 10 minutes and add ice water to the pan.
    Next crack the eggs gently and place it back in the cold water. This helps to release the shell slightly.
    Now when you peel it off, the shell will come out easy.
    Keyword appetizer, egg recipes, healthy appetizer

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    Comments

    1. Christy

      February 21, 2011 at 2:41 pm

      What interesting spices you have put in one of my family's favorite dishes. YUM!! That is what a I love about devilled eggs - they are so good so many ways. Thanks for sharing this with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop!

    2. alex at a moderate life

      February 18, 2011 at 12:26 pm

      p.s. just wanted to let you know I am now following you on twitter and added your blog to our hearth and soul hop twitter list which means your daily posts will be shared with the group in our hearth and soul hop daily twitter newspaper so watch for updates in your twitter feed and please retweet! All the best! Alex

    3. alex at a moderate life

      February 18, 2011 at 12:25 pm

      Hi Kankana! Hope you are having a lovely day! We are finally getting some sunshine and I am overjoyed! I love deviled eggs, but my husband loves them even more! What a wonderful token of appreciation making some deviled eggs is! I will certainly do that soon to share my love! I am giggling about you not going out to dinner and making a meal full of love instead. It IS so much better isn't it? Thanks so much for sharing on the hearth and soul hop! All the best! Alex

    4. Cheryl and Adam

      February 17, 2011 at 1:48 pm

      Devilled eggs are heavenly. We usually eat them in the warm weather - no reason why, but that's how it's been. Probably time to change that! Lovely recipe, thanks!

    5. Leanna @ Raptortoe.com

      February 16, 2011 at 1:29 pm

      I love devilled eggs! Especially that little sprinkle of paprika ontop. It's the one thing I go for first at a potluck or buffet. Great recipe!

    6. Anu

      February 16, 2011 at 9:47 am

      Looks delicious..

    7. eizel

      February 15, 2011 at 6:11 pm

      another great egg dish - thanks, k!

    8. Mary

      February 15, 2011 at 5:01 pm

      What a nice recipe. I love deviled eggs and always appreciate a new recipe for them. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

    9. Kate @ Diethood.com

      February 15, 2011 at 4:06 pm

      Oh look at those delicious treats!! I love deviled eggs! Problem is once I start, I can't stop eating them until they are all gone. :))

    10. yummychunklet

      February 15, 2011 at 2:21 pm

      These look delicious!

    11. Miriam Barton

      February 15, 2011 at 12:10 pm

      I actually love Deviled Eggs for a main course, so yummy and filling! You've got a great recipe there :), Miriam

    12. chandrabali dutt

      February 15, 2011 at 11:09 am

      All your Egg recipes looks so yummy......

    13. Sandra

      February 15, 2011 at 7:18 am

      Beautiful and tasty!I love your photos!

    14. Krithi

      February 15, 2011 at 6:53 am

      Deviled eggs looks so yummy... Love your amazing clicks!

      http://krithiskitchen.blogspot.com

    15. Priyanka

      February 15, 2011 at 5:37 am

      Yummy........waiting for ur other recipes 🙂

    16. sukanya

      February 15, 2011 at 4:19 am

      I must say, photographs is excellent, dimer devil, with mayo sounds too yummy.

    17. amelia

      February 15, 2011 at 4:07 am

      I have never made devil eggs with basil, sounds interesting! I will have to give it a try. 🙂

    18. Kanchan

      February 15, 2011 at 3:42 am

      Lovely breakfast ! Nothing Devilish about them .. Will prepare them soon.

    19. Priya

      February 15, 2011 at 2:12 am

      Absolutely devilish..yummm!

    20. Vimitha

      February 15, 2011 at 1:54 am

      Looks devilishly yummy... 🙂

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