As the water starts to boil, remove the pan from the heat and leave the eggs in the hot water for 10 minutes. So how to make the perfect hard-boiled egg for this dish? Cover your eggs with cold water and bring to a boil. For this recipe the color of the yolks is especially important: a good cat eye should be as yellow as can be… with only a little help of some turmeric powder to help achieve some extra brightness, of course. Ever seen yolks turn that horrible gray color? While still edible, this discoloration of the yolk – caused by a chemical reaction when the egg is overcooked – usually means the yolk is very dry and chalky… it also just makes any hard-boiled egg dish look less appetizing. Now, about the boiled eggs: of course, most people know how to make a hard-boiled egg, but there are still some minor tips to follow just in case.įirst of all, yes, the eggs should be hard boiled, but that doesn’t mean they can’t be overcooked! Make sure you do not boil the eggs too long, or on too high heat. I use some hot English mustard in my recipe as well, but because I like my deviled eggs to be a bit more ‘devilish’, I also added a bit of cayenne powder and a dash of Tabasco for a bit of extra heat. Commonly, English-, or Dijon mustard is a favorite seasoning to add to deviled eggs in order to give them a sufficient punch. However, this time I decided to stick to a more traditional, simple recipe. Boiled eggs basically go with any flavor, so, for the ‘spice’ element I sometimes go for a mixture of curry powder, ground cumin, cayenne powder, and some turmeric powder, the latter of which is mostly for color. I suppose foods described as ‘deviled’ should be spicy in some way. As for the ‘deviled’ part, there are many ways to go about it. While I believe the combination of eggs and butter is golden, I am sticking to some good old mayonnaise for my recipe. Sure, deviled eggs might be thought of as a bit old-fashioned, but who doesn’t love a good ol’ boiled egg? Made to look like a platter of haunting bright-yellow cat eyes, these eggs will surely thrill the guests at your next Halloween party!īasic recipes for deviled eggs generally involve some mixture of mustard, powdered paprika and something creamy such as mayonnaise, softened butter, or sour cream. It’s almost time for Halloween, which means it’s time for creepy food and spooky treats! Here’s my spooky Halloween version of a classic party-favorite: the deviled egg (with a name like that, they already perfectly fit the occasion).
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