Egg and Cress Sandwich
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Egg and Cress Sandwich
Description
The Egg and Cress Sandwich recipe involves gently boiling eggs for 6 minutes to achieve a tender but set yolk, then cooling them quickly in an ice bath to halt cooking and ease peeling. The eggs are peeled and mashed with a fork, leaving some texture for mouthfeel rather than a smooth paste. Mixing the egg with mayonnaise adds creaminess, while fresh cress adds a peppery freshness. Salt and ground black pepper season the mixture, which is spread on bread slices and topped with the remaining bread to complete the sandwich.
This sandwich works well as a light lunch or snack and is suited to soft bread that contains the filling without overwhelming it. Variations suggested in notes include adding chopped chives or spring onions for an herbal note, or a pinch of smoked paprika for gentle smoky warmth. Using a sharp knife helps cut the sandwich cleanly without squashing the filling.
Ingredients
- 4 lices bread
- 4 egg
- 2 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 1 pinch black pepper ground
- 50 g cress
Instructions
- Bring a saucepan of water to the boil.
- Add some oil to the pan. Carefully lower 4 Eggs into the pan with a slotted spoon one at a time. Cook for 6 minutes.
- Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and adding ice cubes. Once the 6 minutes is up, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the ice bath immediately. This will stop the cooking process. Leave the eggs in the water for 2 minutes.
- Peel the eggs and put into a bowl. Mash with a fork.
- Add 2 tablespoon Mayonnaise, 50 g Cress, 1 pinch Sea salt and 1 pinch Ground black pepper. Mix well.
- Divide the egg mixture between two of the 4 slices Bread and top with the remaining bread.
Notes
- After boiling, cool eggs immediately in ice water to stop cooking and make peeling easier.
- Mash eggs leaving small chunks for texture, or adjust to preferred consistency.
- Add chopped chives or spring onions to enhance flavor.
- A pinch of smoked paprika can add a subtle smoky note.
- Use a sharp knife for cutting to keep the filling intact.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 489 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 489kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 9g | 53% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 333mg | 111% |
| Sodium | 499mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 204mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 486IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 215mg | 22% |
| Iron | 29mg | 161% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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