The Egg *Mayo*¹ sandwich is iconic in Britain. It’s a permanent feature in buffets at birthdays, marriages and funerals. Sometimes it has a watercress garnish. Let’s improve it;

The Egg Mayonnaise Canoe

Ingredients

A hard-boiled egg²

Baguette

Mango chutney

Mayonnaise

Technique

Cut baguette in half

Slice one half longways

Firmly press the bread inside the crust making a canoe (use both thumbs)

Reduce boiled egg to pulp in a cereal bowl

Squirt mayonnaise on and stir

Pour a spoonful of mango chutney into the canoe

Smear evenly to fully cover interior (Do Not Add Butter)

Fill canoe with egg mayo and flatten to make it level with crust edge

(This avoids a Miliband moment when eating)

Gourmet Version

Dust the egg mayo with paprika

Outcome

You’ll never willingly chose a watercress egg mayo sandwich again

Notes

1 *Mayo* = mayonnaise 2 Slackers are often victims of overly caring parents and don’t know HOW to boil an egg. No worries go to How to boil an egg | How to Cook | Delia Online