Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Hard-boil the eggs for 9-10 minutes, then cool in ice water for 10 minutes.
- Mix water with black food coloring gel to create a dark solution.
- Crack the eggshells and immerse in the black coloring solution, refrigerating for 3 hours or overnight.
- Peel the eggs to reveal the spiderweb patterns.
- Mash cooled yolks with mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Optionally, add black food coloring gel to the yolk mixture.
- Fill the egg whites with the yolk mixture and create decorative peaks.
- Garnish with smoked paprika, optional sesame seeds, and chives before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Use fresh large eggs for the best texture; ensure eggs are simmered for the specified time to avoid any greenish tinge around the yolk.
