The Ultimate Appetizer: Salt Cod Scotch Deviled Eggs

Directions

1. 1
   Soak the cod in water in a bowl in the fridge for 24 hours, changing the water 4 times, every 6 hours or so.
2. 2
   Place only 6 of the eggs in a pot and cover with water.
3. 3
   Bring the water to a boil over high heat, then remove from the heat and allow the eggs to cook for an additional 5 minutes in the hot water.
4. 4
   Carefully drain the water off, and run cold water briefly over the eggs just to cool them down enough to handle.
5. 5
   Peel the eggs, then soak them in cold water to cool them off completely.
6. 6
   Drain the fish from the water and press dry.
7. 7
   In a food processor fitted with the steel blade, process the fish until finely chopped.
8. 8
   Add the 2 remaining raw eggs and the paprika to the processor and process until thoroughly mixed and pasty.
9. 9
   Divide the paste into 6 equal portions, about 1/4 cup each.
10. 10
    Put the rice flour in a shallow bowl.
11. 11
    Roll the hard-boiled eggs in the rice flour and shake off any excess.
12. 12
    Gently wrap each egg in the fish mixture until completely covered, transfer to a plate, and put them in the freezer to chill for 5 to 10 minutes.
13. 13
    The coated eggs can be stored in the fridge, covered, for up to 24 hours.
14. 14
    Just freeze for 10 minutes before frying.
15. 15
    Preheat the oven to 200F.
16. 16
    Place the Dutch oven with the clip-on candy thermometer over medium heat, fill halfway with oil, and bring the oil to 375F.
17. 17
    In a small bowl, mix together the ingredients for the filling.
18. 18
    Using a slotted spoon or spider, carefully lower the coated eggs into the oil, adjusting the heat as necessary to keep the temperature consistent.
19. 19
    Fry the eggs until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes.
20. 20
    Transfer the fried eggs to a cutting board and, using a serrated knife, slice the eggs in half lengthwise.
21. 21
    Scoop out the yolk and add it to the filling mixture.
22. 22
    Place the yolk-less eggs on a sheet pan in the oven to keep warm.
23. 23
    Mash up the yolks and filling mix with a fork until smooth.
24. 24
    Remove the warm eggs from the oven and spoon the filling into the cavity of each egg.
25. 25
    Garnish each egg with one dot of sriracha sauce.