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Russian Eggs

Breakfast

Yields: 8 servings

INGREDIENTS

2 1/2 C mayonnaise
1 t powdered mustard
1 t Worcestershire sauce
1 t salt
1 t freshly ground white pepper
1/4 t ground cayenne pepper
1 C finely cubed carrots, cooked and cooled
1 C finely cubed celery root, cooked and cooled
1 medium potato, peeled, cut into small cubes, cooked, and cooled (about 1 cup)
1 C fresh peas, cooked and cooled
2 heads Bibb lettuce, cored and leaves separated
8 hard-cooked eggs, cooled and peeled (see Chef’s Note)
salmon or sturgeon caviar, for garnish
chopped fresh curly-leaf parsley, for garnish

CHEF’S NOTE

• To make no-fail, hard-cooked eggs, place the eggs in a small saucepan, and cover with cold water. Bring the water to a boil, remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 10-12 minutes. (In the Black Forest, we traditionally add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar along with the water to help seal the eggs in case some crack during cooking.) Drain the eggs, and set under cold running water to cool.

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