Scotch Eggs
Scotch Eggs are a delicious British culinary specialty that combines simple ingredients and traditional preparation techniques to create an irresistible dish.
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 1 lb minced beef
- 1 bunch parsley
- Salt and Pepper
For breeding
- 100 gr plain flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp tabasco sauce
- 200 gr breadcrumbs or panko
- 5 gr grated nutmeg
- 1 l Oil (peanut or sunflower) for frying
- Salt and Pepper
Instructions
Cook the eggs
- Boil the eggs in water for exactly 6 minutes.
- Cool the eggs immediately in cold water.
Prepare the meat
- Finely chop a bunch of parsley.
- In a large bowl, mix the parsley with the minced beef.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Mix well with your hands or a spoon.
- Peel the eggs and wrap them in the minced beef, forming an even sphere.
- Let the spheres rest in the refrigerator for 10-15 minutes.
Bread the Scotch Eggs
- Beat the eggs and add salt, pepper, nutmeg, and Tabasco.
- Flour the Scotch Eggs.
- Dip the Scotch Eggs in the egg wash.
- Coat the Scotch Eggs in breadcrumbs.
Fry
- Heat the peanut oil to 375℉ (180°C).
- Fry the Scotch Eggs until they are well golden.
- Enjoy your meal!
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 326mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 1558IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 77mg | Iron: 4mg