Stuffed Eggs

  • This dish is one often found on buffet tables in Poland.
  • It is easy to make in advance.
  • It could also be served as an hor d’oeuvre.
  • It works well will any tinned fish.
  • The hardest part is peeling the hardboiled eggs.
  • Did you know that very fresh eggs are the hardest to peel?
  • It is better to boil eggs that are slightly older.
  • They can be served on a bed of lettuce with sliced lemons.

Ingredients

  • 6 or more hard boiled eggs – large are best
  • 1 small tin of salmon, tuna or sardines – drained
  • Juice of ½ a lemon
  • 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
  • Salt & pepper to taste
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  • Flat leaved parsley to garnish
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  • OPTION – 1 tablespoon of tomato ketchup instead of 1 of the mayonnaise. 

Method

  • Hard boil the eggs and leave to cool completely.
  • Carefully peel the eggs.
  • Cut the eggs in half.
  • The yolks are used in the filling.
  • In a bowl use a fork to mix the yolks, fish, lemon juice and mayonnaise.
  • Put a large tablespoonful of fish mixture into each egg white hollow.
  • Arrange the eggs on the serving plate with the flat leaved parsley.
  • Grind some black pepper over the tops.