Parsi Deviled Eggs

BecR's Note:

One of the most addictive deviled eggs you'll ever taste! The secret ingredient is honey. These deviled eggs are very sophisticated, with zingy flavors that go well with contemporary food. Great for picnics, and also with drinks before a meal or for cocktail hour. Adapted from The San Francisco Examiner. Bay Area culinary expert Niloufer Ichaporta King, "one of the best cooks on the planet" found it in a book published in Bombay in the 1940s, under the mysterious heading "Italian Eggs". Not a classic Parsi recipe. Tips: It is important to let the eggs season a bit for the best flavor. Two hours will do it, but overnight is better. You can play with the seasonings, using more butter, lime, and/or jalapeno, as you like. Cook time is chill time.

• Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 6

• 6 large eggs, hard-cooked
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (or more, to taste)
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced (or chives)
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise

Directions:

1. Shell the eggs, cut them in half lengthwise, and put the egg yolks in a small bowl.
2. Set the egg whites aside.
3. Add all of the remaining ingredients except the mayonnaise to the yolks, mashing well with a fork. Be sure the honey is well distributed.
4. Stir in the mayonnaise and taste for lime and salt.
5. Spoon the mixture into the egg whites, cover, and refrigerate for at tleast 2 hours or overnight.
6. Let come to room temperature before serving.