Scotch Eggs
Scotch Eggs
Indulge in the delightful crunch and savory flavors of a classic Scotch Egg, the ultimate picnic fare and a beloved snack across the UK. This recipe guides you through creating the perfect Scotch Egg, featuring a soft-boiled egg wrapped in seasoned chicken mince meat, coated in breadcrumbs, and deep-fried to golden perfection.
Equipment
- 1 Deep fat fryer
- 3 bowls
- 1 Medium Saucepan
- 1 spider
Ingredients
- 3 eggs
- 60 g orange breadcrumbs
- 100 g chicken mincemeat
- 1 tsp of curry powder
- Extra flour for coating
- ⅓ tin Chickpeas
- ½ Carrot
- 2 litres oil for the deep fat fryer
Instructions
- Defrost the chicken mince in the freezer over night.
- Preheat the deep fat fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Soft-boil the eggs by bringing a pot of water to a boil. Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water and cook them for 6 minutes.
- Then, remove the eggs from the boiling water and immediately transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once cooled, carefully peel the eggs and set them aside.
- Mash the chickpeas in a bowl.
- Peel and grate the carrot, add to the chickpeas.
- Add to the defrosted chicken mince. This will give a firmer texture to the very soft chicken mince.
- Add the curry powder and salt and pepper to season.
- Mix thoroughly together
- Check the meat by either shallow frying a very small portion or cooking it in the microwave.
- Take a portion of the seasoned mincemeat and flatten it out on a clean surface. Place a soft-boiled egg in the center of the flattened mincemeat.
- Carefully shape the mincemeat around the egg, ensuring it is evenly covered. Mold it into a round ball shape. Repeat the process with the second egg.
- Prepare three separate bowls for coating the scotch eggs. In the first bowl, place the seasoned flour. In the second bowl, add beaten egg. In the third bowl, place breadcrumbs.
- FLOUR: Roll each mincemeat-coated egg in flour, making sure it is evenly coated.
- EGG: Then, dip it into the beaten egg, allowing any excess to drip off.
- BREADCRUMBS: Finally, roll it in breadcrumbs, ensuring it is thoroughly coated.
- You can now chill these in the fridge to help them firm up or until you are ready to cook them.
- Carefully lower the coated scotch eggs into the preheated deep fat fryer. Deep fry them until they turn golden brown and crispy. This typically takes about 5-6 minutes.
- Once cooked, use a slotted spoon or spider to carefully remove the scotch eggs from the fryer. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Allow the scotch eggs to cool slightly before serving.
- Serving suggestion:
- Serve the scotch eggs with a side salad and dressing, or with wedges and veggies for a more substantial meal. They can also be enjoyed as picnic snacks or on-the-go treats. Enjoy!
- Pour over cheese sauce
- Note: When using a deep fat fryer, exercise caution and follow the safety instructions provided by the manufacturer.
Nutrition
Calories: 287kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 17gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 335mgSodium: 274mgPotassium: 414mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2947IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 103mgIron: 3mg
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