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Fried Egg Salad From Ideas in Food
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Sue B.
February 12, 2021
I like egg salad but I'm using this hack to make a veggie heavy scramble. I like over easy fried eggs better that scrambled eggs so this technique of frying up some veggies, adding ham or whatever and then basically steaming an egg on top is now my new favorite breakfast. Thanks so much.
Charles
February 3, 2021
I was drawn to this recipe since I share Alex's aversion to peeling hard-cooked eggs. Watching the video, I thought about poaching rather than frying the eggs - then scrolling through the comments, I came across Susan who had the same idea - confirmation enough. I have an egg cooker that poaches as well as hard cooks eggs. I can set the timer to get what I'll characterize as "firm jammy" yolks - perfect for egg salad. And the use of scissors is a genius idea. I'll make egg salad this way from now on.
Dan F.
February 1, 2021
I don't mind peeling HB eggs, but I'll admit they are a pain to peel if they are jammy or soft, and sometimes that's the perfect consistency for egg salad. Plus, this method does open up the possibilities to add items (like sautéed onions) that I wouldn't normally put in the dish. And warm egg salad? Sounds intriguing.
My typical adds are Dijon mustard, dill (usually dried), and occasionally capers and/or a dash of vinegar (rice wine, white balsamic, etc) if I'm in the mood. I'll use more Dijon when the egg salad is going on bread with avocado, as I think mustard is a great addition to anything avocado.
My typical adds are Dijon mustard, dill (usually dried), and occasionally capers and/or a dash of vinegar (rice wine, white balsamic, etc) if I'm in the mood. I'll use more Dijon when the egg salad is going on bread with avocado, as I think mustard is a great addition to anything avocado.
Joecs
February 1, 2021
This looks delicious. A new breakfast idea. I like adding a dash of paprika or a dab of mustard is good in egg salad.
ChefMogul
January 30, 2021
Very excited about this. I share Alex's passion for egg salad but dislike of egg peeling. (Though I do really dig using my late grandmother's egg salad sliced with wires). My must-have ingredient is a little Dijon mustard and a fair amount of fresh black pepper. Often these days I use some combination of Old Bay, paprika, celery seeds and/or a dash of smoked paprika (never too much!).
ChefMogul
January 30, 2021
Oops, one other thing: try toasting the bread only on ONE side. The other side gets warm and stays soft and puffy and contrasts really nicely with the toasted side. Works really well with avocado toast and other sandwiches.
ChefMogul
February 1, 2021
Made it with sauteed scallions, raw chopped celery and red pepper, and capers. Seasoned the dressing with the spices above (Dijon, Old Bay, a tad of smoked paprika), plus some Aleppo pepper. FANTASTIC. Strongly recommend this combo!
AntoniaJames
January 29, 2021
And then there's this Thai cousin, I suppose, a favorite going back years ago to when the recipe was first posted here: https://food52.com/recipes/24650-yam-khai-dao-fried-egg-salad ;o)
Jojo F.
January 29, 2021
Loved this, Kristen! Delicious lunch today! I fixed mine similar to how I make my tuna salads: with dill-infused dijon mustard (instead of mayo) and chopped up pickled veggies (I prefer the ones from Stone Hollow Farmstead, like onions and garlic scapes: https://food52.com/shop/products/7388-stone-hollow-pickles ... but you could also use cornichons!). Today, I used a shallot instead of onion. It was great!
Marcie S.
January 29, 2021
I like a touch of smoked paprika and sautéed leeks instead of onions. Brilliant to fry the eggs!
Rochelle W.
January 28, 2021
Made my ‘what’s leftover in the refrigerator’ version this AM and have I think fallen ‘in love’.
What I used: some sliced sweet yellow onion, some chopped up celery, some chopped up cooked thick smoked bacon encrusted with a mixture of brown sugar/Arizona Mesquite Rub that I had used the night before to wrap an oven roasted pork tenderloin for last night’s supper and 6 eggs. After I finished cooking it I cut it up with scissors in a bowl (boy do I love that method!), added a generous dollop of Sir Kensington’s avocado oil mayonnaise, some sea salt, Penzey’s Spice Chipotle Powder, dill and celery seed. Served it on some toasted rustic sourdough. And have enough leftover for maybe tomorrow morning (unless I scarf it up before then).
What I used: some sliced sweet yellow onion, some chopped up celery, some chopped up cooked thick smoked bacon encrusted with a mixture of brown sugar/Arizona Mesquite Rub that I had used the night before to wrap an oven roasted pork tenderloin for last night’s supper and 6 eggs. After I finished cooking it I cut it up with scissors in a bowl (boy do I love that method!), added a generous dollop of Sir Kensington’s avocado oil mayonnaise, some sea salt, Penzey’s Spice Chipotle Powder, dill and celery seed. Served it on some toasted rustic sourdough. And have enough leftover for maybe tomorrow morning (unless I scarf it up before then).
Sheri B.
January 28, 2021
This looks sooooo good! It reminds me of Korean Street toast recipes - I couldn't stop making Korean street toast when I first saw it!
I like egg salad with green onions, chopped radish, chopped parsley just to name. a few - and a little mustard
Going to go try this right now!
I like egg salad with green onions, chopped radish, chopped parsley just to name. a few - and a little mustard
Going to go try this right now!
MaryAnne S.
January 27, 2021
I don't love making egg salad because hardboiling and peeling eggs will forever be a ridiculous pain in the butt and mayo is so unhealthy. This method was so clever, easy, and tastier because the underdone yolk made for a delicious creaminess without needing much mayo. I left out the ham and added capers and garlic salt. Next time (most likely tomorrow!) I will try adding tarragon mustard.
Rochelle W.
January 27, 2021
One more thought....for those of you who like aioli, I like to put a dollop or two of Trader Joe’s Aioli Garlic Mustard Sauce in my egg salad or at least spread it on the bread (which for me is preferably a rustic sourdough).
Kristen M.
January 27, 2021
Thank you all for the great egg salad ideas and comments! Glad to see you're all as passionate as Aki and Alex are.
Mallory K.
January 27, 2021
And PS - some of us are as passionate about Aki and Alex as we are about egg salad.
fabfoodie
January 27, 2021
Love this recipe! Can’t wait to try.
You asked for suggestions for favorite add ins- I love adding dill or cilantro, capers, sometimes jalapeños, and a bit of Dijon mustard!
You asked for suggestions for favorite add ins- I love adding dill or cilantro, capers, sometimes jalapeños, and a bit of Dijon mustard!
a4girl
January 27, 2021
This is the most genius of the genius methods/recipes. I love egg salad too and don’t eat it often enough. I made this for lunch just now and it was delicious! Simple and there’s nothing better than 1-pan clean-up. I used 2 large eggs, 2 slices of bacon, a little red onion, 3 small pickles, a couple tablespoons of chopped parsley, a Tsp of Dijon, a Tbsp of Kewpie Mayo. It was sooo good that I’m making it again for our dinner tonight.
a4girl
January 27, 2021
This is the most genius of the genius methods/recipes. I love egg salad too and don’t eat it often enough. I made this for lunch just now and it was delicious! Simple and there’s nothing better than 1-pan clean-up. I used 2 large eggs, 2 slices of bacon, a little red onion, 3 small pickles, a couple tablespoons of chopped parsley, a Tsp of Dijon, a Tbsp of Kewpie Mayo. It was sooo good that I’m making it again for our dinner tonight.
Laurel W.
January 27, 2021
I heard this on the podcast this morning while I was exercising on my floor. It is too cold this morning for my usual walk in the New Mexico bosque. I dropped a piece of green chile bread into the toaster and without even reading the recipe I threw together a one-egg salad open face sandwich, The scissors absolutely are genius!!! This was so delicious.
Laurel W.
January 27, 2021
I hard this on the podcast this morning while I was exercising on my floor. It is too cold this morning for my usual walk in the New Mexico bosque. I dropped a piece of green chile bread into the toaster and without even reading the recipe I threw together a one-egg salad open face sandwich, The scissors absolutely are genius!!! This was so delicious.
Bread &.
January 27, 2021
My family makes egg salad with spicy mustard...until I read these comments I had no idea it wasn't part of the standard recipe! I don't think I've had an egg salad in my life that didn't include it. I'm very intrigued by this curry powder idea though and will be giving it a try!
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