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Egg Salad with Schmaltz

Chopped hard-boiled eggs bound with rendered chicken fat and sautéed onion instead of mayonnaise.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Jewish
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs hard-boiled and chopped
  • 3 tbsp schmaltz
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Chopped chives, for garnish

Instructions

  • Melt schmaltz in a small skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook 6–7 minutes, until softened and lightly golden. Cool slightly.
  • Combine chopped eggs and cooked onion with its fat in a bowl.
  • Mash lightly with a fork, leaving some texture rather than pureeing smooth.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Garnish with chives and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 230kcal | Protein: 13g | Fat: 19g
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