Description
Enjoy your traditional British Scotch eggs!
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 500g sausage meat
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 100g plain flour
- 2 beaten eggs
- 150g breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs:
Place 6 eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes. Remove and place immediately in ice-cold water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, peel the eggs carefully.
- Prepare the Sausage Mixture:
In a bowl, mix the sausage meat with the mixed herbs, salt, and pepper. Divide the mixture into 6 equal portions.
- Wrap the Eggs:
Flatten a portion of sausage meat in your hand. Place a boiled egg in the center and carefully mold the sausage around the egg, ensuring it is completely covered.
- Bread the Eggs:
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs. Roll each sausage-wrapped egg in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with breadcrumbs. Ensure even coverage.
- Fry the Eggs:
Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer to about 170°C (340°F). Carefully place the Scotch eggs into the oil and fry for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
Slice in half and serve warm or at room temperature. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature before frying to prevent the eggs from becoming greasy.
- For a different flavor, try adding paprika or cayenne pepper to the sausage meat.
- These can be made in advance and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days, making them perfect for picnics or snacks!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: British
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Scotch egg
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 150mg