Make ordinary boiled eggs fun and enjoyable with this African Scotch Eggs recipe! It’s a healthy dish that you can serve for breakfast or snacks.
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This recipe will surely give you a taste of meaty chicken sausage, creamy egg, and delicious crust!
How to Make Scotch Eggs
Cooking Scotch Eggs is super easy, simple, and satisfying, so put your apron on, and let’s get cooking!
Ingredients
Eggs
Eggs are the recipe’s main ingredients; you can have them boiled to your preferred doneness as long as the shape can be retained. Just imagine biting into the buttery goddess and the soft texture of the yolk and white.
Not only are they nutritious, but you can also cook them in different dishes. For instance, you can try Coconut Egg Rolls, Fried Eggs, or Egg Mayo Sandwich!
Chicken sausage
Chicken sausages will give the dish a distinct and meaty taste. It also serves as the protective cover of the egg from direct heat. This also helps maintain the shape of the Scotch Eggs.
If you love sausages, then I suggest making Sausage Rolls to go with the Scotch Eggs!
Flour
Flour is needed for the crispy exterior of the meal. Lightly coating the ingredients in flour can certainly add volume and crunch to the eggs.
I also use this for Nigerian Buns, Crispy Pan Fried Fish Fillet, and Chicken Pie!
Bread crumbs
Bread crumbs can be used to give an extra flaky texture to the recipe. These can also help achieve a golden brown finish.
Spring onion
Spring onions will come in handy for the aroma and pungency of the sausage. You’ll find that these can also add a certain freshness to the dish.
Seasoning
Seasoning is needed to escalate the quality of the sausage, so I usually use cayenne pepper, mixed herbs, nutmeg, garlic powder, turmeric, and all-purpose seasoning. Use any other spices of your choice.
Oil
Remember to use oils with high smoke points in deep-fried recipes like this. I also suggest sunflower oil, canola oil, or even avocado oil for frying.
I bet you can already taste and feel the heavenliness of the dish. From the crust to the filling, these Scotch Eggs will leave you wanting more!
Directions
Prepare the sausage mixture.
- Remove the casing of the sausages and place them in a bowl.
- Then, season it with mixed herbs, garlic powder, nutmeg, all-purpose seasoning, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and chopped spring onion.
- Mix them with a spatula.
Wrap the eggs
- Place the chicken sausage mixture on a flat surface with cling film.
- Fold the cling film and flatten the mixture.
- Place an egg in the middle and gently wrap the chicken sausage mixture around the egg.
- Mold it with your hands to coat it fully.
- Remove the cling film.
- Prepare a whisked egg, bread crumbs, and flour in separate bowls.
- Coat the egg in flour, dip it in the whisked egg, and dip it in bread crumbs.
Deep fry!
- Deep fry the eggs in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Cook the eggs for about 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown.
- Turn the egg over at regular intervals.
- Once cooked, transfer to a lined plate and serve!
How did your Scotch Eggs turn out? The most satisfying part is just slicing into it to reveal the crust and perfectly cooked egg inside! Each bite is surely just as exciting as the first one.
Tips
How to Boil Eggs
There are plenty of ways to boil eggs, and here are some of the most effective methods you can try.
On the stove
Boil the eggs in about 2 cups of water in a pot – cook these for up to 12 minutes. You can prepare them in an electric kettle.
Oven
Bake the eggs in a preheated oven for 30 minutes. It is also suggested to use cupcake trays and a temperature of 160°C.
Instant Pot
- Put a cooling rack in the instant pot.
- Place the eggs on top.
- Pour water and let it boil for 7 minutes.
- Set the instant pot to high pressure.
Rice Cooker
Simultaneously cook the rice and the eggs to save energy and time. Otherwise, put water and egg in the rice cooker and let it boil for up to 12 minutes.
Air Fryer
Cook the eggs in a preheated air fryer for 12 minutes. Then, set the air fryer to 135°C. Once cooked, remove the eggs from the air fryer to serve.
Alternative Ways to Cook Scotch Eggs
If you don’t want to deep fry the dish, then check out several ways how to cook it.
Air fryer
- Preheat the air fryer to 200°C for a few minutes.
- Then, lightly grease the basket with oil.
- Place the coated eggs inside.
- Let them cook for 12 minutes – 16 minutes on each side. D
Oven
Bake the eggs in a preheated oven for 35 minutes at 200°C.
Scotch Eggs Variations
Aside from sausage meat, you can also use ground meat, pork, chicken, or beef. Include a bit of flour and egg to make it manageable for molding.
Meanwhile, you can purchase vegetarian sausages in supermarkets for a vegetarian version. The seasoning is also highly customizable to your liking. The egg can be soft-boiled or hard-boiled as long as the shape can be retained during cooking.
Recommended Tools
- Deep frying pan Cook the scotch eggs in a pan.
- Glass bowl: Prepare the sausage mixture and coat ingredients in glass bowls.
- Wooden spatula: Use a wooden spatula to combine seasoning with sausages.
- Cling film: To make it easy to coat the egg, use cling film.
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How to Serve Scotch Eggs
Scotch eggs can be served whole, in slices, or on sticks. You can drizzle them with sauces and dips such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, marinara sauce, and more.
These are also excellent with the following dishes:
For drink options, you can try the following:
Make these for breakfast or gatherings with family and friends. Indeed, it’s great for adults and children alike!
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Storage Tips
- At room temperature: Consume room temperature scotch eggs within 2 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the egg fall apart when frying?
This may be due to underboiled eggs or a lack of meat coating. While you can use soft-boiled eggs, the egg white must be hard enough to retain the form. Moreover, thoroughly coat the egg in the sausage mixture to prevent heated oil from seeping in.
How can you reheat scotch eggs?
Do not put them in the microwave. Instead, deep fry them for a few minutes over medium heat or bake them for about 5 minutes at 180°C.
Can babies eat scotch eggs?
Scotch eggs are not recommended for babies, but they can be fed to toddlers in moderation.
Scotch Eggs
Ingredients
- 450 g chicken sausages
- A pinch garlic powder
- A pinch nutmeg
- A pinch all-purpose seasoning
- A pinch turmeric
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 spring onion (finely chopped)
- 6 eggs (hard-boiled) or as you prefer
- 1 cup plain flour
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- 1 egg
- A pinch mixed herbs
- cooking oil (for deep frying)
Instructions
- Prepare the sausage mixture. Remove the casing of the sausages. Season it with mixed herbs, garlic powder, nutmeg, all-purpose seasoning, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and chopped spring onion.
- Wrap the eggs. Boil eggs depending on the doneness you prefer. Roll them on a napkin to dry. Place chicken sausage mixture on a flat surface with cling film. Fold the cling film and flatten the mixture.
- Place an egg in the middle and gently wrap the chicken sausage mixture around the egg. Ensure that the whole egg is covered. Mold it with your hands. Remove the cling film.
- Coat the eggs. Prepare a whisked egg, bread crumbs, and flour in separate bowls. Coat the egg in flour, dip it in the whisked egg, and coat it with bread crumbs.
- Deep fry the eggs.Deep fry the eggs over medium heat and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Turn the egg over at regular intervals. Once cooked, transfer to a lined plate and serve!
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Notes
- If you don’t want to deep fry the eggs, then you can also cook them in the oven or in the air fryer.
- You can use other sausages or meat variants to coat the egg.
- It is not recommended for babies, but you can feed it to toddlers.
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