Description
Jamie Oliver’s egg salad recipe offers a zesty twist on classic comfort. Ingredients blend seamlessly to create a creamy, flavorful dish you’ll crave at picnics and potlucks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large free-range eggs
- 2 round lettuces
- 1 red chicory
- 1 white chicory
- ½ bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
- ½ bunch fresh chives
- 1 x 20 g punnet cress
- ½ clove of garlic
- 1 dried red chilli
- 4 quality anchovies in oil
- ½ lemon
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) cider vinegar
- 6 tbsps (90 ml) rapeseed oil
- 3 tbsps (45 ml) buttermilk
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Whisk chopped anchovies with their oil, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl to create a zesty foundation.
- Herb Infusion: Finely mince parsley leaves and chives, then gently fold into the anchovy mixture, releasing their aromatic essence.
- Dressing Creation: Crush garlic cloves and blend salad cream components, seasoning with salt and black pepper to craft a smooth, vibrant dressing.
- Chili Salt Blend: Grind dried chili and sea salt using a mortar and pestle to develop a potent, flavor-enhancing seasoning.
- Egg Preparation: Submerge eggs in salted boiling water for 6 minutes, then immediately transfer to an ice bath. Peel carefully once cooled, ensuring a perfect soft-boiled texture.
- Plating Composition: Layer inner lettuce leaves and chicory on a serving plate, creating a crisp, refreshing base for the dish.
- Final Garnish and Presentation: Sprinkle remaining herbs and cress sprigs across the plate. Drizzle reserved marinade, strategically place marinated anchovies atop eggs, and dust with chili salt. Accompany with creamy salad dressing for a spectacular culinary display.
Notes
- Egg Timing Precision: Cook eggs exactly 6 minutes for soft, creamy centers that perfectly complement the zesty anchovy marinade.
- Chill Eggs Immediately: Transfer boiled eggs directly to ice bath to stop cooking process and ensure ideal texture for salad.
- Herb Freshness Matters: Finely chop parsley and chives just before mixing to maximize aromatic flavor and vibrant green color.
- Customize Spice Level: Adjust chili salt quantity to personal heat preference, allowing flexibility for different taste sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 370 mg