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For the hard-boiled eggs: Fill a large, deep saucepan with a tight-fitting lid with 2 inches of cold water.
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Place the eggs in it and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Immediately turn off the heat and cover with the lid.
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Let sit for 12 minutes.
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Transfer to a colander and rinse under cold water.
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Once cooled, peel the eggs and slice in half lengthwise.
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Scoop out the yolks and place 4 yolks in each of 3 bowls.
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Mash well with a fork.
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Line a large serving platter with the greens.
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For the pickles and capers: Add the mayonnaise, chopped capers, mustard and gherkins to one of the bowls of yolks and mash together until thoroughly incorporated.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Divide the filling among 8 egg halves.
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Top each with some capers and place on the platter.
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For the wasabi and ginger: Add the mayonnaise and wasabi to the second bowl of yolks and mash together.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Divide the filling among 8 egg halves.
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Top each with a slice of pickled ginger and a small piece of cucumber and place on the platter.
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For the sesame carrot: Add the mayonnaise, sesame oil, sesame seeds and carrot to the remaining bowl of yolks and mash together.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Divide the filling among the remaining 8 egg halves.
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Top each with more sesame seeds and place on the platter.