Make tasty scotched eggs at home with this recipe

The scotch egg is a British dish consisting of a shelled, hard-boiled egg that is wrapped in sausage or minced meat. The egg is then covered in breadcrumbs and deep-fried or baked until crispy.

They can be eaten hot or cold as a savoury snack.

The name “Scotch” comes from the term scotched referring to the preparation method of coating something with breadcrumbs and frying it.

INGREDIENTS

• ½ Liter of Vegetable Oil
• 4 eggs
• Ground Pork sausages/ minced meat
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1

Pre-heat the oven to 175 degrees Celsius or heat oil in a deep-fryer to 190 degrees Celsius.

Step 2

Place 4 eggs in a sufuria with water and bring to boil. Cover and let them sit for 10-12 minutes. Remove from hot water, cool, and peel.

Step 3

In a bowl, beat the other 4 eggs. Flatten the ground sausage/ minced meat patty to surround the boiled eggs.

Very lightly, flour the patty and coat it with the beaten egg.

Step 4

Deep-fry until golden brown, ensuring each side is well cooked.

 Or

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes

Step 5

Cut in half to cool down and serve on a bed of lettuce and sliced tomatoes for garnish.  Add mustard or mayonnaise if desired.

Then serve hot or cold with a cold drink or beverage.

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