Mole Rojo Deviled Eggs with Smoked Paprika

Classic deviled eggs with a spicy and smoky twist, featuring the rich flavors of mole rojo and smoked paprika.

Prep Time

15 minutes

Total Time

35 minutes

Calories

155

Level

Easy

Yields

6 servings

Cost

£0.53

Season:

☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Lunch•Dinner

Cuisine:

British

Main Ingredient:

Eggs

Mood:

Comfort Food•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

6Eggs(Large)

£1.75

2tablespoonsMole Rojo Paste(Store-bought or homemade)

£0.75

3tablespoonsMayonnaise(Adjust to taste)

£0.20

1teaspoonDijon Mustard

£0.05

1teaspoonLime Juice(Freshly squeezed)

£0.10

0.3teaspoonSalt(Or to taste)

0.3teaspoonBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.01

0.3teaspoonSmoked Paprika(For garnish)

£0.02

1tablespoonCilantro(Chopped, for garnish (optional))

£0.30

Total Cost

£3.18

£0.53 per serving

The Method

1
Place the eggs in a pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes.
2
Drain the eggs and immediately transfer them to an ice bath to stop the cooking process.
3
Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, peel them carefully and slice them in half lengthwise.
4
Gently remove the yolks and place them in a mixing bowl.
5
Add the mole rojo paste, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lime juice, salt, and pepper to the yolk mixture. Mash with a fork or potato ricer until smooth and well combined.
6
Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
7
Spoon the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves.
8
Sprinkle generously with smoked paprika and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
9
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (50g)

155 kcal / 649 kJ

Carbs

1% of RDA

Fat

13g

19% of RDA

Protein

6.5g

13% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

0.5 g

2% of RDA

Sugar

1 g

1% of RDA

Sodium

210 mg

9% of RDA

Saturated Fat

3 g

15% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For perfectly hard-boiled eggs, avoid overcooking them. A gentle simmer is key.

If you don't have mole rojo paste, you can substitute with a good quality mole sauce, but reduce the amount to taste.

For a smoother yolk mixture, use a food processor or blender. However, be careful not to over-process.

Use a piping bag to fill the egg whites for a more polished presentation.

Adjust the amount of mole rojo to control the level of spiciness. Start with a smaller amount and add more to taste.

Cooking Equipment

Pot

Mixing Bowl

Fork or Potato Ricer

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