Scouse Eggs

Vegetarian Scotch eggs made with tofu and black pudding, served with a homemade spicy cauliflower and onion pickle.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068.9 kcals 4275.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 119.2 grams 476.8 grams
Fat 48.2 grams 192.8 grams
Protein 39.6 grams 158.4 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
2
tsp
Cornflour
Mixed with water to make a paste
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
6
piece
Eggs
Free-range
Fruits
4
piece
Lemon
Juice and zest
GrainsCereals
275
g
Breadcrumbs
For the filling
100
g
Breadcrumbs
For the coating
100
g
LegumesPulses
750
g
NutsSeeds
1
clove
Garlic
Chopped
1
tbsp
Parsley
Fresh, chopped
1
tbsp
Mint
Fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Cinnamon
Ground
OilsFats
1
l
Vegetable Oil
For deep-frying
2
tbsp
Vegetable Oil
For the pickle
Other
250
g
Vegetables
2
piece
Red Onion
Sliced
2
piece
Red Chilli
Chopped
1
piece
Cauliflower
Small, cut into florets

Steps

  • Boil four eggs for six minutes, refresh in iced water, peel, and set aside.
  • Blend tofu and 275g breadcrumbs in a food processor until combined.
  • Add remaining two eggs, black pudding, garlic, herbs, cinnamon, and lemon and blend until smooth.
  • Mould the tofu mixture carefully around each boiled egg.
  • Mix 100g breadcrumbs and polenta, then dip each egg to coat completely.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan until a breadcrumb sizzles immediately.
  • Deep-fry the eggs for six minutes until golden, then drain on kitchen paper.
  • Fry sliced onions in oil for six minutes, then add chillies for three minutes.
  • Boil vinegar, sugar, and tamarind paste in a saucepan.
  • Blanch cauliflower in the vinegar mixture for three minutes and remove with a spoon.
  • Stir cornflour paste into the hot vinegar mixture and remove from heat.
  • Stir onions and cauliflower into the sauce and set aside to cool.