Scotch Egg 🥚 is a popular British snack made by wrapping a boiled egg in seasoned meat, coating it with breadcrumbs, and deep-frying or baking it until crispy.
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs (for boiling)
- 300 g ground sausage or minced chicken/beef
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika or chili powder
- 1 egg (beaten, for coating)
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs
- Boil 4 eggs for about 6–7 minutes (soft or medium center).
- Cool in cold water and peel carefully.
- Prepare the Meat Mixture
- In a bowl mix minced meat, chopped onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Wrap the Eggs
- Divide the meat mixture into 4 portions.
- Flatten each portion in your hand and wrap it around a boiled egg, covering it completely.
- Coat the Eggs
- Roll each meat-covered egg in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Cook
- Deep fry: Heat oil and fry for about 5–6 minutes until golden brown.
- Bake option: Bake at 200 °C (400 °F) for 25–30 minutes.
Serving
Cut the Scotch egg in half and serve warm with:
- mustard sauce
- ketchup
- spicy mayo
🍽️ It is often served as a snack, picnic food, or breakfast item.
✅ Tip: For extra flavor, add parsley or coriander to the meat mixture.
If you want, I can also give:
- Restaurant-style crispy Scotch egg recipe
- Air fryer Scotch egg recipe
- Step-by-step method to keep the egg yolk perfectly runny.
