Vietnamese Egg Salad
Prep
15 mins
Cook
0 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
This Vietnamese egg salad is one of my go to recipes when I need something quick and satisfying. With zero cooking required beyond boiling eggs, you can have lunch on the table in just fifteen minutes. The combination of fresh mint and cilantro gives it that bright, authentic flavor I crave, and the lime juice and fish sauce create a perfect balance of tangy and savory. Eggs are packed with protein and choline, which supports brain health, making this not just delicious but genuinely nourishing too. It's incredibly affordable to make and comes together so easily that even on my busiest days, I still manage to put together something special for myself.
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Ingredients
- 4hard-boiled eggs
- 1 gmint leaves
- 1 gcilantro leaves
- 2 gred onion
- 2 tablespoonslime juice
- 1 teaspoonfish sauce
- 1 teaspoonsoy sauce
- 1 teaspoonchili sauce
- 1 teaspoonsesame oil
- 1 teaspoonginger paste
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspoonsalt
- 1 teaspoonblack pepper
- 1 tablespoonrice vinegar
- 1 tablespoonlemon juice
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Instructions
- 1
Hard-boil the eggs by placing them in a saucepan of boiling water, reducing the heat to a simmer and cooking for 12-15 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are cooked to your desired doneness. Let the eggs cool.
Tip: Use an ice bath to speed up the cooling process if needed
- 2
Peel the eggs and place them in a food processor or blender.
Tip: Make sure to cool the eggs completely before peeling to prevent the processor from splattering
- 3
Add the mint leaves, cilantro leaves, red onion, lime juice, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger paste, garlic, salt, and black pepper to the processor.
Tip: Use the pulse function to chop the ingredients until they reach your desired texture
- 4
Add the rice vinegar and lemon juice to the processor.
Tip: Adjust the seasoning to your taste
- 5
Process the mixture until it reaches your desired consistency.
Tip: Be careful not to over-process, as this can make the salad too smooth
- 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Tip: Add more lime juice, fish sauce, or chili sauce to taste
- 7
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and garnish with additional mint leaves if desired.
Tip: Serve immediately and enjoy
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