Scottish Egg
Perfectly golden and irresistibly flavorful, this traditional Scottish Egg recipe puts a delectable twist on a classic British favorite. Encasing soft or medium-boiled eggs in a savory sausage meat mixture seasoned with Dijon mustard, paprika, and a touch of black pepper, these hearty treats are then coated in a crispy breadcrumb shell and deep-fried to perfection. With just 25 minutes of prep time, these crowd-pleasing snacks are a tasteful combination of creamy yolk, juicy sausage, and crunchy exterior. Whether served warm as a snack or packed for a picnic, Scottish Eggs are an elegant appetizer with bold flavors and an irresistible texture contrast. Try them today and enjoy a slice of culinary heritage!
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 500 grams Sausage meat
- 150 grams Breadcrumbs
- 50 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 liters Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 pieces Eggs (beaten for coating)
- 0.25 teaspoon Paprika (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Carefully lower 6 eggs into the water and boil for 6 minutes for soft-boiled or 8 minutes for medium-boiled eggs.
Step 2
Remove the eggs from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to an ice water bath to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for 5 minutes, then gently peel the shells.
Step 3
In a mixing bowl, combine the sausage meat, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and optional paprika. Mix well.
Step 4
Divide the sausage mixture into 6 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a round patty in your hand.
Step 5
Gently wrap each soft-boiled egg with a sausage patty, ensuring the entire egg is evenly covered. Smooth the edges to seal the sausage around the egg.
Step 6
Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
Step 7
Roll each sausage-coated egg in the flour, then dip it in the beaten egg, and finally coat it thoroughly with breadcrumbs. Repeat this process for all 6 eggs.
Step 8
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot or frying pan to 175°C (350°F). Carefully lower 2 to 3 Scotch eggs into the hot oil and fry for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown and the sausage is cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
Step 9
Remove the fried Scotch eggs using a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with the remaining eggs.
Step 10
Serve warm or at room temperature. Enjoy as a snack, appetizer, or picnic favorite!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2021.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 10660.9 |
| Total Fat 1096.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 191.2g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 1866mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7357.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 173.6g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 7.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 14.4g | |
| Protein 137.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 540IU | 0% |
| Calcium 361.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 23.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1820.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories