Scotch Egg

Scotch Egg

British ยท Recipe

A boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, breadcrumbed, and deep-fried.

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About this dish

British cuisine

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 300g sausage meat
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Flour
  • 1 beaten egg
  • Oil for frying
  • Salt and pepper

Description

The Scotch egg is a picnic staple, combining a crispy coating with a soft centre and savoury filling.

Instructions

  1. Boil eggs for 6 minutes, cool and peel.
  2. Wrap each in sausage meat.
  3. Roll in flour, dip in beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Deep fry until golden and cooked through.