Deviled Egg White Burger
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For the eggs

ingredients

  • 6 large medium hardboiled eggs, yolks and whites separated
  • ice bath, for cooling

For the aioli

ingredients

  • 6 reserved egg yolks
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons cold water
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder

For the egg white patty

ingredients

  • 1 small egg, whisked and divided
  • 6 reserved egg whites, finely chopped
  • 3 teaspoons cornstarch, plus more as needed
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 2 brioche buns, buttered and toasted for serving
  • 2 slices smoked Gouda, for topping
  • 1 plum tomato, tossed together with 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze, for serving
  • sweet relish, for topping
  • aioli (above), for serving

To make the hardboiled eggs

Method

  • Step 1

    Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl halfway with ice and top with cold water. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a large pot, place eggs on the bottom into one even layer. Fill with cold water until cover eggs by 1 inch.

  • Step 3

    Place uncovered over high heat. Bring to a roaring boil and cook for 5 minutes. Turn off heat and cover with a pot lid. Let sit for 3 minutes.

  • Step 4

    Carefully transfer eggs to water bath. Let sit 5-10 minutes until cool enough to handle.

  • Step 5

    Peel the eggs in the water and rinse off any excess shell. Pat eggs dry. Slice in half and careful scoop out yolks, set aside whites.

To make the aioli

  • Step 1

    In a food processor, combine egg yolks with remaining aioli ingredients. Process until completely smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  • Step 2

    Transfer aioli to a squeeze bottle. Refrigerate until ready to use.

To make the egg white patty

  • Step 1

    In a mixing bowl add 1/2 whisked egg, reserving other half for another use. Stir in egg whites, cornstarch, salt and pepper and mix together. Form into a 2 small patties.

  • Step 2

    In a small skillet over medium heat, add oil. Bring to a shimmer. Fry for 3-5 minutes on each side. Add gouda until melted. Remove from heat.

  • Step 3

    Place patties on to prepared buns. Top with balsamic tomatoes, relish, and aioli. Serve immediately.