9-Minute Everything Bagel Eggs with Spicy Honey Mayo and Cucumber

Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to submerge the eggs by at least one inch. Place on high heat and bring to a rolling boil.

While the water is heating, prepare the 'Everything' seasoning blend: in a small dry bowl, combine 1 TBSP dried minced garlic, 1 TBSP dried minced onion, 1 TBSP white sesame seeds, 1 TBSP black sesame seeds, and 1 TBSP poppy seeds. Add 1/2 tsp sea salt and 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper. Stir well and set aside.

In a separate small bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup mayonnaise, 1 tsp sriracha sauce, 1 tsp honey, and 1 tsp lemon juice until the sauce is creamy and pale orange. Set aside.

Wash 1 small cucumber under cold water. Slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds to serve as a refreshing base for the eggs.

Wash and finely mince 1 TBSP fresh chives for the final garnish.

Prepare an ice bath by filling a large bowl with cold water and 2 cups of ice cubes.

Once the water in the saucepan is boiling, use a slotted spoon to gently lower 6 large eggs into the water to prevent the shells from cracking.

Maintain a steady boil and cook the eggs for exactly 9 minutes. This specific timing ensures the whites are firm while the yolks remain jammy and creamy rather than dry.

Immediately after the 9-minute timer goes off, transfer the eggs to the prepared ice bath. Let them sit for 5 minutes to fully stop the cooking process.

Gently tap the eggs against a hard surface to crack the shells. Peel them carefully under a thin stream of cool running water to help the membrane separate from the white.

Slice each peeled egg in half lengthwise using a sharp knife.

To assemble, place the cucumber slices on a serving platter. Top each cucumber round with half a hard-boiled egg. Drizzle 1 tsp of the spicy honey mayo over each egg half, then generously sprinkle with the homemade 'Everything' seasoning and the minced chives.