Ingredients
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- 6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce (like Huy Fong brand)
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped chives (for garnish)
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise using a sharp knife. Carefully scoop the cooked yolks into a small mixing bowl, reserving the egg white halves on a platter.
- Step 2: Use a fork to thoroughly mash the yolks until they are finely crumbled. Add the mayonnaise, chili garlic sauce, rice vinegar, kosher salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to the bowl.
- Step 3: Mix the yolk ingredients vigorously until the filling is completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning or add more chili garlic sauce if a higher level of heat is desired.
- Step 4: Transfer the yolk mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or use a small spoon to carefully fill) the reserved egg white halves, creating even mounds in the center of each egg.
- Step 5: Garnish each deviled egg generously with a sprinkling of the finely chopped fresh chives and serve immediately, or chill in the refrigerator for up to two hours before serving.
Notes
- If prepping ahead, store the yolk filling separately in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 24 hours and pipe just before guests arrive for optimal texture.
- Since these eggs are served cold, skip the microwave and simply allow them to sit out for 10 to 15 minutes before serving to open up the complex heat profile of the chili garlic sauce.
- Serve these spicy bites alongside a cooling, acidic counterpart like thin cucumber slices or quick-pickled onions to cut through the richness and heat.
- The key to controlling the spice is adding the chili garlic sauce gradually; taste after the initial two tablespoons and add half a teaspoon at a time until your desired level of fire is achieved.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American