Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs Recipe: Easy and Perfect for Sharing

Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs are an easy, bite-sized appetizer, showcasing perfectly cooked egg whites generously filled with a hot curry yolk mixture and brightened with a finishing touch of lime zest.

This guide will demonstrate the straightforward steps and provide helpful tips for crafting these unique deviled eggs.

If peeling eggs is tricky for you, don’t worry! We’ve done a ton of testing and picked up some great tricks, so you’ll be a pro in no time.

Check out more egg recipes like Majordomo-inspired Egg & Roe Bing, Soy Marinated Quail Eggs, and Wagyu Don with Soy Sauce Cured Egg Yolk!

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Table of Contents

• Introduction
• What are Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs?
• Ingredients for Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs
• Tips for the Best Curry Deviled Eggs
  • How to peel eggs like a pro
  • A pipeable filling
  • Plating tip: prevent deviled eggs from rolling
• Recipe
• Serving Suggestions
• Final Thoughts
• More Recipes You'll Love
• References & Further Reading

Introduction

As the holidays approach and Partiful invites begin to arrive, it’s a clear sign that potluck season is upon us.

Whether you’re hosting a Sunday night dinner or attending a Friendsgiving, consider adding this dish to your potluck sign-up sheet!

Deviled eggs are such a popular party food, and for good reason: they’re inexpensive to make, boast a beautiful presentation, and their high-protein content helps keep the hungry guests at bay while the main meal is being prepared.

Despite their popularity, traditional deviled eggs often fall short in terms of exciting flavor. We’ve eaten our fair share of boring and bland deviled eggs.

This is precisely where our recipe for Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs steps in to offer a vibrant and unforgettable twist!

What are Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs?

Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs are a twist on classic deviled eggs, inspired by the coconut-milk-based yellow curries prevalent in Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine.

For us, being Filipino, they also evoke the flavors of Filipino curry chicken.

The hot curry spice adds an exciting kick to the creamy egg yolk filling, while notes of coconut and lime evoke the familiar flavors of Southeast Asia.

This appetizer delivers a balanced blend of flavors, awakening the palate and setting the stage for a great meal ahead!

Ingredients for Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs

• Eggs – For best results, use old eggs that are at least 1 week old, because they will peel much easier than fresh ones.
• Kewpie mayo – The superior mayo, in our opinion! Light, slightly tangy, and lends a creaminess to the filling.
• Hot yellow curry powder – We used a Vietnamese hot yellow curry powder blend of yellow curry, turmeric, cumin, garlic, onion, black pepper, and chili. We recommend checking out your local Indian spice market or Asian grocery store. And of course, if heat is not your thing, use regular curry powder!
• Coconut milk powder – Adds a subtle coconut flavor, a key ingredient in many curries in Southeast Asian cuisine.
• MSG – The ultimate flavor enhancer! Together, let’s break the stigma around MSG and embrace its powerful ability to boost flavor.
• salt to taste – Use a high-quality sea salt like OSMO flakey white salt.
• lime zest – Gives the Spicy Curry Deviled Eggs a pop in color and also introduces some lovely acidity to each bite.

Tips for the Best Curry Deviled Eggs

The key to the best deviled eggs are 3 crucial elements: perfectly peeled eggs, a flavorful filling, and a beautiful presentation.

As an hors d’oeuvre, a single glance and taste should effectively get people hungry and happily anticipate the remainder of the meal.

Here are our most helpful tips for crafting the best deviled eggs:

How to peel eggs like a pro

The secret to effortlessly peeling eggs lies in the ice bath. Do not skip this step or try to use room temperature water.

As soon as your eggs are steamed, pop them into an ice bath and let them chill out for at least 10 minutes – they need to be really cold! If the ice starts melting, just add more.

Then, gently tap the shells all over, aiming for lots of tiny cracks instead of big ones. You can also roll the egg on the counter, just hard enough to break the shell but not the white.

Here’s the magic trick: put those cracked eggs back into the ice bath for a few more minutes. The cold water will sneak under the shell through all those cracks, making it super easy to peel.

Start peeling from the wider end where the air pocket is.

Do all this, and your eggs will peel perfectly with hardly any effort!

A pipeable filling

The egg filling should be thick enough to hold its shape but still pliable enough to be piped smoothly from a piping bag.

Before filling the eggs, we recommend testing the consistency on a plate or a piece of parchment paper.

This practice run allows for any necessary adjustments and is especially important when using decorative piping tips, such as a star tip.

Plating tip: prevent deviled eggs from rolling

Planning to store the deviled eggs and drive to a potluck party?

Here’s a neat trick to keep them from rolling around during the trip and on the serving plate: just make a small, flat slice on the bottom of each halved egg. That way, they’ll sit perfectly still!

Recipe

1. Steam for 12 min, then transfer to an ice bath.

2. Once cooled, gently crack the shells all around and place them back in the ice bath for a few minutes. This allows the cold water to get underneath the shell and help lift it up for peeling.

3. Peel the eggs.

4. Slice each egg in half and remove the yolks. Set the halved egg whites aside.

5. In a mixing bowl, combine the egg yolks, mayo, curry powder, coconut powder, and MSG. Use an electric whisk for the smoothest texture.

6. Add a dollop of mayo as needed to adjust the thickness to a pipeable consistency. Salt to taste.

7. Transfer the filling to a piping bag.

8. Pipe the filling into each egg slice. Garnish with lime zest.

Serving Suggestions

Serve Curry Deviled Eggs alongside other appetizers like Tartlet á la Sibuyas – Filipino Caramelized Onion Tartlet or our viral Dragon Sushi Bake.

If you’re making this as part of a multi-course meal for a dinner party or potluck, try to follow up with main dishes like Easy Wafu Mushroom Pasta or Air Fryer Pork Belly Sisig.

Explore the blog for more ideas!

Final Thoughts

Ready to elevate your deviled eggs from ordinary to extraordinary? This easy appetizer recipe ensures every bite is an unforgettable burst of hot curry powder, refreshing coconut, and zesty lime!

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References & Further Reading

https://www.delish.com/cooking/a60142455/how-to-make-the-best-deviled-eggs/

https://www.thekitchn.com/deviled-eggs-mistakes-267570