Casino eggs are prepared using ground spices, aromatic smoked paprika and given a gourmet touch by the addition of some artisan wild garlic mustard, making this is a finger food par excellence.

These traditional Hungarian devilled eggs are a popular appetiser due to their simplicity and versatility, as you can also prepare them ahead of time and eat them hot or cold.

Ingredients

• 8 whole eggs
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoon mustard
• 2 pinches of salt
• pinch of ground black pepper
• pinch of ground nutmeg
• 40g butter
• sweet smoked paprika

Preparation

1. Place the eggs in a saucepan with enough water to cover them, and bring to a boil. Boil for about 9-10 minutes, then place in a bowl of cold water and let them cool (this will help you to peel them).
2. Peel the eggs once they have cooled down .
3. Cut the eggs in half and remove the yolk using a teaspoon.
4. Mix the yolks with the butter, then add the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg and mix thoroughly.
5. Fill the eggs using this mixture,then sprinkle with the paprika.
6. You can eat it at this point or pop it in the oven for 10 minutes at 160 Celsius on a trey lined with grease poof paper.

Bon Appetit!