Scotch Eggs

Boil and peel eggs, wrap in seasoned sausage meat, coat in breadcrumbs, and deep-fry until golden and crisp.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 620.1 kcals 2480.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 42.1 grams 168.4 grams
Fat 38 grams 152 grams
Protein 27.6 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
20 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
4
piece
Egg
large, free-range
1
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
GrainsCereals
125
g
Plain Flour
seasoned with salt and pepper
Meat
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
Thyme
fresh leaves
1
tbsp
Parsley
chopped, fresh
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
500
ml
Vegetable Oil
for deep frying
Vegetables
1
piece
Spring Onion
very finely chopped

Steps

  • Place eggs in a pan of cold salted water.
  • Bring to a boil then simmer for nine minutes.
  • Drain and cool eggs under cold water before peeling.
  • Mix sausage meat with herbs and onions in a bowl.
  • Divide meat into four ovals approximately 13cm long.
  • Dredge each peeled egg in seasoned flour.
  • Wrap the sausage meat ovals smoothly around each egg.
  • Coat each meat-wrapped egg in beaten egg and then breadcrumbs.
  • Heat oil in a deep pan until a breadcrumb sizzles.
  • Deep-fry each egg for 8 to 10 minutes until golden.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
  • Allow to cool before serving.