Ingredients:

  • Large Eggs
  • Pinch of Sea Salt (for boiling water)
  • Large Ripe Avocados (about 1.5 cups mashed)
  • Hard-Boiled Egg Yolks
  • tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice
  • small Jalapeño Pepper, seeds and ribs removed, finely minced
  • /4 cup Fresh Coriander (Cilantro), finely chopped
  • /4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • /2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt (or to taste)
  • /4 teaspoon Black Pepper, freshly ground
  • /4 cup Crumbled Cotija Cheese or Feta (optional, for garnish)
  • Smoked Paprika or Chili Flakes (for dusting)
  • Extra finely chopped Coriander (for garnish)

Instructions:

  1. Cook the Eggs: Place eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, add salt. Bring quickly to a rolling boil, then immediately remove from heat, cover, and let stand for exactly 10 minutes.
  2. Cool & Peel: Transfer eggs immediately to an ice bath. Once fully cooled (about 5 minutes), carefully peel all eggs.
  3. Halve & Separate: Slice eggs in half lengthwise. Gently scoop out all yolks and place them in a mixing bowl. Set the 12 egg white halves aside on a platter.
  4. Mash Yolks: Use a fork or masher to thoroughly break down the cooked yolks until finely crumbled.
  5. Prepare Guacamole Base: Halve, pit, and scoop the avocado flesh into the bowl with the yolks. Add the lime juice immediately to prevent browning. Mash together until mostly smooth.
  6. Season the Filling: Incorporate the minced jalapeño, chopped coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper into the avocado-yolk mixture. Stir well until evenly combined. Taste and adjust salt/lime as needed.
  7. Fill the Whites: Transfer the filling mixture into a piping bag fitted with a star tip (or use a small spoon). Pipe or spoon a generous mound of the guacamole filling back into each egg white cavity, mounding it high.
  8. Chill: Arrange the filled eggs on a serving platter. Cover loosely with cling film and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
  9. Garnish & Serve: Before serving, dust lightly with smoked paprika or chili flakes, sprinkle with crumbled cheese (if using), and a few extra fresh coriander leaves.