Deviled Hearts Food

CURRY DEVILED EGGS RECIPE

Steps:

• Place about 2 or 3 inches of water in a saucepan and bring to a roaring boil for a minute or so. Note: The water shouldn't touch the steamer basket or steamer pot when it's placed over top.
• Gently place eggs into a steamer basket or steamer pot (use one that will properly fit over the saucepan) in a single layer and carefully place on top of the saucepan of boiling water (the boiling water shouldn't be touching the bottom of the steamer basket or steamer pot). Cover.
• Reduce heat to a medium boil and cook eggs for about 13 to 15 minutes until they're hard boiled. There are various factors determining how long you will need to cook your eggs (like their size and how cold they are when you started to cook them). For me, mine were good at the 14 minute mark. If you like, you can always remove one egg and test to see how it's done.
• Just before eggs are cooked, place some cold water and a couple of cups of ice in a large bowl. Once eggs are done, place them in the cold ice water so they stop cooking.
• Peel the shell from each egg.
• Pat each egg dry of excess moisture with paper towels or a clean tea towel.
• Cut each egg in half lengthwise and gently scoop out the yolks and place the yolks into a bowl, while placing the egg white halves onto a serving platter. I find it helpful to carefully wipe the knife with a clean cloth in between cuts as to keep things neat and tidy.
• Mash the yolks to your desired consistency with a fork.
• Then add mayonnaise, lime juice, curry powder, turmeric powder, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. At this point you can mash everything together or for a super smooth (and fluffy) consistency, place the yolk mixture in a small food processor and blend.
• Once the yolks are at your desired consistency, stir in bell pepper and green onion with a spoon (don't use the processor for this).
• Either spoon or pipe (using a piping bag and frosting tip) the yolk mixture into the egg whites.
• Garnish, if desired, with a sprinkling of cayenne pepper, green onion, cilantro and chili pepper. Serve and enjoy!Note: Keep chilled and store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and enjoy within 1 to 2 days.

DEVILED KIDNEYS

Steps:

• Clean and trim the kidneys as above. Cut each half into 3 or 4 pieces. If you are using the mushrooms, sear them in a hot pan with 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until nicely browned on their edges. Remove them and set aside for the moment.
• Mix the flour with the cayenne, mustard, salt, and black pepper, and dust the kidneys with it.
• Get the pan very hot, then add 3 more tablespoons of butter. Brown the kidneys in the butter. You may need to press them down with a spatula, as they will want to arch upwards. Turn and cook another minute or two. Remove them and cut into pieces you'd like to eat.
• Return the kidneys and the mushrooms to the pan and add a big splash of Worcestershire and the stock, and shake the pan to meld everything together. Let this cook for a minute or two.
• Remove the kidneys and mushrooms and set them on top of your toast and boil down the sauce for a few minutes-don't let it boil completely away-then pour it over everything and serve.

DEVILED EGG SPREAD TOASTS WITH CHICKEN HEARTS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a deep skillet over medium-high.
• Dredge the chicken hearts in the Seasoned Flour, and shake off excess. Brown the chicken hearts in the hot oil on all sides, about 10 minutes.
• Remove the hearts from the skillet, and set aside. Add the onion to the skillet, and cook until browned and softened, about 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic, and cook 30 seconds. Return the hearts to the skillet.
• Add the chicken stock and next 4 ingredients to the skillet; bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the hearts are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Remove and discard the bay leaves and rosemary sprig. Let stand for 15 minutes. Remove the hearts from the skillet, and finely chop. Discard the braising liquid.
• Spread ½ tablespoon butter onto 1 side of each toasted bread slice. Cook, buttered sides down, in a skillet over medium until toasted, about 2 minutes. Cut each slice in half diagonally. Spread 1 ½ tablespoons of the Deviled Egg Spread onto each toasted bread slice.
• Spoon chicken hearts evenly onto each toast piece. Top with the chopped egg whites, radishes, and jalapeño slices. Sprinkle with the black pepper and gray sea salt.
• Serve with: Grits, tomato, or rice dishes; green salads, soups.