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.