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Begin by properly boiling the eggs - THIS IS KEY TO A TERRIFFIC EGG SALAD!
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Gently place the eggs in a 3 quart sauce pot with enough water to cover them by 1 inch.
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Heat water, just to boiling, on high.
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Turn off the heat, cover, and let sit for 7 or 8 minutes.
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When eggs are done, carefully pour out the hot water and add cold water and ice to the same pot.
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Let eggs cool for 4 minutes or so - Long enough to stop the cooking process.
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While the eggs are cooling, grate 1 teaspoon of lemon peel and squeeze 2 tablespoons of lemon juice into a small bowl.
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Add the mayonnaise, curry powder and ginger to the lemon zest and juice.
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Give a good stir and set aside.
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Crack and peel the eggs.
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Coarsely chop the eggs and place in a medium to large size mixing bowl.
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To the bowl with the eggs, add the next 6 ingredients and the mayonnaise mixture.
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Stir gently with a rubber spatula to combine.
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Do not over-mix since you want the egg salad to have a palette-pleasing texture.
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Cook's Tip: If you need to add a touch more plain mayonnaise to moisten-up the egg salad, do so -- BUT JUST A BIT AT A TIME.
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Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
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Cook's Tip: Take a taste-test prior to adding the salt.
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The curry seasoning may be sufficient; thus eliminating the need to add salt.
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If you'd like to add a little kick to your dish, sprinkle some Louisiana hot sauce over the egg salad.
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Just a little or a lot - You decide how high to turn up the heat.
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Give the egg salad one more gentle stir with your rubber spatula; cover and chill for a minimum of 1 hour.
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To serve --
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(1) Enjoy as-is; (2) Spoon on a bed of mixed baby greens -- Top with diced cucumber and toasted walnuts; (3) Serve wrapped in an iceberg or romaine lettuce leaf; (4) Place between two slices of good, toasted bread (garlic bread is always a winner).
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Cook's Tip: To avoid making a mushy sandwich, try these steps: layer bread, condiments, well-dried lettuce and then the egg salad.
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Top with more lettuce or try a slice of Swiss, Cheddar or American cheese, and then the remaining slice of bread.
