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P54 E24 IP Perfect Boiled Eggs & Classic Egg Salad Recipe | Summer Salads | Using Instant Pot

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Best Egg Salad

Cultural Context

Egg salad is a popular dish in American cuisine, often enjoyed as a sandwich filling or served on crackers. It is a staple for picnics and lunchboxes, celebrated for its creamy texture and versatility. Variations exist across different cultures, but the basic combination of eggs and mayonnaise remains a favorite.

AmericanUSside
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
5 eggs
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon Himalayan sea salt
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3-4 sweet lime pickles
1 tablespoon sweet lime pickle juice

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: store-brand mayonnaise

Greek yogurt is lower in calories and adds creaminess.

celery

🥗Healthier: cucumber

💰Cheaper: carrots

Cucumber adds crunch and is low-calorie.

1

Place 1 cup of tap water in the Instant Pot.

2

Insert the wire rack into the Instant Pot.

3

Place 5 eggs on the rack.

4

Seal the lid and set the valve to 'sealing'.

5

Select 'pressure cook' and set the timer for 6 minutes.

6

Once cooking is complete, let the pressure release naturally for 6 minutes.

7

Release any remaining pressure and remove the lid.

8

Transfer the eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool and make peeling easier.

9

Peel the cooled eggs, demonstrating that the shells come off easily.

10

Grate the eggs using a microplane for a creamier texture.

11

Add 1/2 teaspoon of Himalayan sea salt to the grated eggs.

12

Add 1/2 teaspoon of curry powder to the mixture.

13

Chop 3-4 sweet lime pickles and add them to the bowl.

14

Add 1 tablespoon of sweet lime pickle juice to the egg mixture.

15

Add 1/4 cup of mayonnaise to the bowl and mix until well combined.

16

Taste the egg salad and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

Instant Potwire rackbowlmicroplane

Spice Level:

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Allergens

eggsdairy

Also Known As

Classic Egg SaladEgg Salad Sandwich

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