Œufs Mayonnaise (French Eggs with Mayonnaise)
Local name: Œufs mayonnaise
In short: Boiled eggs with set whites and creamy yolks, topped with a mustardy homemade mayonnaise, the humble starter of every French bistro. It takes about 30 min in total and makes 4 servings.
- Prep
- 20 min
- Cook
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 460 kcal
Œufs mayonnaise is the simplest starter on a French bistro menu: halved boiled eggs under a spoonful of mayonnaise. The details make it good. The eggs are cooked until the whites are set and the yolks just creamy, and the mayonnaise is homemade, sharp with mustard and a little vinegar. It sits on a leaf of lettuce with a sprinkle of parsley or chives. It is also a great way to start a picnic.
Instructions
- Lower the eggs gently into a pan of boiling water and cook for 8 minutes, for firm whites and creamy, slightly soft yolks.
- Move the eggs to a bowl of iced water and cool for 5 minutes, then peel them under cold running water and halve them lengthwise.
- For the mayonnaise, whisk the yolk, mustard, vinegar and salt in a medium bowl until smooth. Set the bowl on a damp towel so it does not slip.
- Whisking constantly, add the oil a few drops at a time. When the mixture thickens and turns pale, pour in the rest in a thin, steady stream.
- Whisk in the lemon juice and add a teaspoon of cold water if the mayonnaise is too thick. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Arrange the lettuce on plates and place the eggs on top.
- Spoon the mayonnaise over each egg, sprinkle with chives or parsley and serve at once.
Tips
- If the mayonnaise splits, whisk a fresh yolk in a clean bowl and drip the split mixture into it a little at a time. Keeping all the ingredients at room temperature helps prevent splitting.
- Homemade mayonnaise contains a raw egg yolk. Use a pasteurized yolk or good store-bought mayonnaise for pregnant guests, young children and the elderly.
Questions and answers
Can I use store-bought mayonnaise for œufs mayonnaise?
Yes. Stir in a little Dijon mustard and lemon juice to give it a sharper, more French flavor. Homemade has a lighter, fresher taste.
How long can I keep the homemade mayonnaise?
Homemade mayonnaise keeps for 2 days in a covered container in the fridge. Do not leave it out of the fridge for more than an hour.
How do I get hard-boiled eggs that peel easily?
Use eggs that are a week old, start them in boiling water and chill them in ice water right after cooking. Peel them under running water.
How long does it take to make Œufs Mayonnaise (French Eggs with Mayonnaise)?
About 30 min in total: 20 min of preparation and 10 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Œufs Mayonnaise (French Eggs with Mayonnaise)?
About 460 kcal per serving, with 13 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 44 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 460 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 13 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fat | 44 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 380 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
