Senfeier (Mustard Eggs)
Creamy German comfort food: hard-boiled eggs in a rich mustard-butter sauce, traditionally served with boiled potatoes. A classic Swabian dish that's simple, satisfying, and ready in 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 285
- Protein
- 14g
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp whole-grain mustard
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pinch to taste salt and black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Place eggs in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil.
- 2
Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit 10 minutes.
- 3
Transfer eggs to ice water, cool for 2 minutes, then peel and halve.
- 4
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, ~1 minute.
- 5
Whisk in flour to form a roux, cooking until light golden, ~2 minutes.
- 6
Gradually whisk in broth, stirring constantly until smooth and thickened.
- 7
Stir in mustard until fully combined; sauce should smell tangy and fragrant.
- 8
Gently add egg halves and simmer 2 minutes to warm through.
- 9
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 10
Transfer to a serving dish and pour sauce over eggs. Serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot
- ice bath (bowl + ice water)
- large saucepan
- whisk
- wooden spoon
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