Œufs mimosa
Stuffed eggs with grated yolk
Œufs mimosa: French stuffed eggs with mayonnaise and grated yolk
Œufs mimosa have been a starter in French bistros and on family tables for generations, served at Sunday lunch, on Easter platters and as a light supper with salad and bread. Hard-boiled eggs are halved, their yolks mashed with mayonnaise and mustard and piped back in, then a little yolk is grated over the top so it looks like the fluffy yellow flowers of the mimosa tree. They are naturally gluten free. The most common mistake is overboiling the eggs, which leaves a grey-green ring around the yolk and a sulphurous taste; 10 minutes and an ice bath is enough. Chef's tip: keep back one yolk just for grating, so the topping stays bright yellow and dry.
- Total time
- 24 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 4
Ingredients
- 6 eggslarge
- 4 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp white or black pepper
- ⅛ oz chives (optional)finely snipped
- 4 lettuce leaves (optional)to serve
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Lower 6 eggs into a pan of boiling water and simmer for 10 minutes, so the yolks are fully set but still bright yellow.
10 minStep 2: Lift the eggs straight into a bowl of iced water and leave until cold to the touch, about 5 minutes. This stops the cooking and makes them easier to peel.
5 minStep 3: Peel the eggs and cut them in half lengthways. Pop the yolks into a bowl and set one yolk aside on a plate for the topping.
Step 4: Mash the remaining yolks with a fork, then beat in 4 tbsp mayonnaise, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, ¼ tsp salt and ¼ tsp white or black pepper until smooth and fluffy. Taste and add more mustard if you like it sharper.
Step 5: Spoon or pipe the yolk mixture into the egg whites, mounding it slightly above the rim.
Step 6: Push the reserved yolk through a fine sieve or grate it finely over the eggs, scatter with ⅛ oz chives if using and serve on 4 lettuce leaves, chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 210 kcal
- Protein
- 10 g
- Carbs
- 1 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fibre
- 0 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does œufs mimosa take?
- About 24 minutes in total: 12 minutes to prepare and 12 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 4 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of eggs?
- 1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water per egg, left for 5 minutes (baking only; vegan).
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