Itlog Na Maalat (Salted Egg Salad)

This itlog na maalat recipe substitutes hard-boiled chicken eggs for duck eggs to create a salty and funky salad. Top with microgreens.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled

  • 2 tablespoons spiced cane vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 1 tablespoon chile oil

  • ¼ teaspoon fish sauce

  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper

  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt

  • 2 cups quartered cherry tomatoes

  • 1 cup chopped red onion

  • 2 green onions, white parts chopped and green parts finely chopped

  • 2 Thai chiles, finely chopped (Optional)

  • 1 wedge lemon

  • 1 head butter lettuce, leaves separated into cups

Directions

  1. Mash eggs with a fork in a large bowl into fine pieces. Stir in vinegar, oils, fish sauce, pepper, and kosher salt. Fold in cherry tomatoes, red onion, white parts of green onions, and Thai chiles until well mixed. Squeeze a lemon wedge over the top.

  2. Spoon egg salad into lettuce cups; sprinkle with green parts of green onions.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

122 Calories
9g Fat
5g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 122
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 11%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 159mg 53%
Sodium 185mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 15mg 16%
Calcium 38mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 230mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.