Tangy Cucumber and Boiled Egg Toast Recipe

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Back to the inspiration, I simply love how the final product for this cucumber and boiled egg toast recipe ends up looking. It is completely optional to arrange the eggs and cucumbers in these layers, but I really think it adds a lot to the entire experience.

Tools Needed

• Saucepan
• Spoon
• Cutting board
• Paring knife
• Sharp chef's knife

Ingredients for This Fresh and Tangy Cucumber and Boiled Egg Toast Recipe

• Boiled eggs: The perfect boiled eggs for me is right between medium and hard boiled. If you want more details on how to make the perfect boiled eggs, I have plenty of resources based on the tool you’d like to use! I’ve got a stovetop, Instant Pot, and Air Fryer guide on boiled eggs. We’ll quickly discuss how to make boiled eggs over the stove in this recipe.
• Cucumber: Cucumber slices are key to adding freshness and play interestingly with the creamy egg.
• Bread: My recommendation is a good quality rye bread, the complex flavors of it helps balance out the meal.
• Chili oil: Adds some spice and good fats if you use a chili olive oil.
• Chili flakes: Completely optional but super delicious!
• Salt and pepper: Season the eggs and the cucumber to unlock the flavors.

How to Make the Perfect Creamy Boiled Eggs

1. The perfect spot between medium boiled and hard boiled is 7.5 minutes
2. To boil the eggs, place eggs at the bottom of the saucepan. Make sure you don’t overcrowd the pan.
3. Fill pot with cold water until it covers the eggs completely
4. Bring the water to a rolling boil, cover the pot and set a timer for 7:30 minutes
5. While the eggs boil, prepare an ice water bath. The ice water bath helps prevent the eggs from overcooking once taken out of the boiling pot of water.
6. After timer completes, use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to the ice water bath. Let cool for about 10 minutes.
7. Using a butter knife or spoon, crack the shell. Rinse as necessary to remove any small bits of shell.

How to Cut Perfectly Sliced Eggs

From my experience, the cleanest way to slice the perfect eggs is to use an egg slicer. I got one as a gift from my mother, at first I did not see how it was better than just using a knife. But after I tried using it, I saw how effective the slicer was at cutting perfect portions.

How to Prepare This Fresh and Tangy Cucumber and Boiled Egg Toast Recipe

After boiling and slicing the eggs above, toast the bread to your liking. Carefully start arranging a layer of cucumbers, followed by overlapping layer of eggs and so on, until the entire slice of toast is fully covered.

Finish with a drizzle of chili oil and chili flakes. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Tips for the Best Cucumber and Egg Toast

This open-faced toast comes together in about five minutes, which makes it a perfect quick breakfast or afternoon snack. Boil the eggs for 7.5 minutes for a just-set yolk (a little longer if you prefer it fully cooked), then cool them in an ice-water bath so they peel cleanly and slice neatly. Season the layered eggs and cucumber with a pinch of salt and pepper to taste, and finish with a drizzle of chili oil and a scatter of chili flakes — that is where the tangy, gently spicy kick comes from. Use a sharp knife or an egg slicer for thin, even egg slices so every bite has the same balance of creamy egg and cool, crisp cucumber.

Easy Variations and Add-Ins

Dress this simple toast up however you like:

• Spread cream cheese, mayonnaise, or mashed avocado on the toast first.
• Sprinkle on everything bagel seasoning, or add smoked salmon or microgreens.
• Use sourdough or whole-grain bread instead of plain, and if you are out of chili oil, use red pepper flakes stirred into a neutral oil.