Tuesday 14 August 2018

FRUGAL: EGGS ENROBED IN WHITE SAUCE

Guests really love these...

'Runny' Eggs -- frugal childhood favourite for buffets & Pot Luck entertaining

67goingon50 usually produces these delicious eggs, enrobed in delicate white sauce, for large gatherings when worried about not having enough protein to satisfy guests.  

The recipe is the simplest imaginable and takes no time to put together yet the results are always enthusiastically received. Apparently they remind the English of childhood -- charming and delightful!  These aren't suitable for eating by hand; have plenty of serviettes, plates and bread nearby.

67 first came upon these eggs in the kitchen of a private hospital.

Cost: £2.00 (8/23)
Feeds: 12 at a party; 6 as a starter, 3 as a main

Ingred:
   6 med or large eggs, free range if poss 
   1/3 cup/80 ml mayonnaise
   water
   smoked paprika 
   lettuce garnish (opt)

Method:


  1. Place eggs in a pan of water; bring to a boil
  2. Turn off heat, cover pan with a lid and leave for 7 mins  
  3. Cool eggs under running water.  Sharply crack each end then roll lightly on a flat surface.  The shells will crack and peel easily. Rinse, removing stray bits of shell.
  4. Halve eggs vertically
  5. Line a single serving plate, or individual plates, with lettuce garnish if using
  6. Place eggs cut side down or the plate/s
  7. Add enough water -- a tablespoon at a time -- to the mayonnaise to make it pourable; you're looking for the consistency of double cream  
  8. Pour a spoonful over each egg; no problem if they're not completely covered 
  9. Sprinkle each egg with smoked paprika
  10. Serve at room temperature
Tip:
  •  The night before preparing, turn the eggs upside down in their container to help centre the yolks
  • If you liked these you will probably like Devilled Eggs with a Twist
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    This recipe has  been developed by B M Lee/ Bright Sun Enterprises.  It may not be reproduced without the author's written permission.

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