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Curried Egg Tartines
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 3 radishes, trimmed, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 cup coarsely chopped tender herbs (such as parsley, chives, and/or dill)
- 1 tsp. Diamond Crystal or ½ tsp. Morton kosher salt, divided
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 3 scallions
- 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 4 thick slices country-style bread (such as ciabatta or sourdough)
- 1½ tsp. curry powder (preferably Madras)
- ½ cup Kewpie mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- Flaky sea salt
- Aleppo-style pepper (for serving)
Steps
- Using a slotted spoon, carefully lower eggs into a large saucepan of gently boiling water one at a time. Cook, adjusting heat as needed to maintain a gentle boil, 9 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water and let cool, about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place radishes (if using), herbs, and ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt in a medium bowl. Drizzle lemon juice over and toss to combine; set herb salad aside.
- Separate dark green tops from scallions and thinly slice; set aside. Thinly slice remaining white and pale green parts; set aside separately.
- Gently crack eggs all over and peel, starting from the wider end, which contains the air pocket; discard shells. Coarsely chop eggs (keep pieces large).
- Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Add 2 slices of bread and cook until golden and crisp underneath, about 4 minutes. Transfer to plates and arrange fried side up. Repeat with another 1 Tbsp. oil and remaining slices of bread.
- Heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in same skillet and cook curry powder and reserved scallion white and pale green parts, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened and fragrant, about 3 minutes. Transfer scallions to a large bowl, add mayonnaise, mustard, and remaining ½ tsp. Diamond Crystal or ¼ tsp. Morton kosher salt, and mix to combine. Add eggs and reserved scallion greens and gently fold to envelop eggs in dressing.
- To serve, top fried bread with egg salad and herb salad. Sprinkle with sea salt and Aleppo-style pepper. Do ahead: Egg salad can be made 3 days ahead. Cover and chill.