Delia Smith'S Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh He

Name: Delia Smith'S Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 eggs; 1 small egg, beaten; 8 ounces top quality sausage meat (Jimmy Dean Sage Breakfast Sausage is good); 2 spring onions, finely chopped (green onions); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped; 3 teaspoons snipped chives; 1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped; 1 pinch mace (optional); seasoned flour, for dusting and coating; toasted breadcrumb; oil, for frying; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

4 eggs
1 small egg, beaten
8 ounces top quality sausage meat (Jimmy Dean Sage Breakfast Sausage is good)
2 spring onions, finely chopped (green onions)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, finely chopped
3 teaspoons snipped chives
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 pinch mace (optional)
seasoned flour, for dusting and coating
toasted breadcrumb
oil, for frying
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Hard-boil the eggs by covering them in cold water, bringing it to the boil, simmering gently for 9 minutes and cooling them under cold running water.
2
Next, mix the sausage meat with the spring onions and herbs and season well. Then shell the cooled eggs and coat each one with some seasoned flour.
3
Divide the sausage meat into four portions and pat each piece out on a floured surface to a shape of roughly 5 x 3 inches (13 x 7.5 cm). Now place an egg in the center of each piece and carefully gather up the sausage meat to cover the egg completely. Seal the joins well, and smooth and pat into shape all over.
4
Next, coat them one by one, first in beaten egg and then thoroughly and evenly in the breadcrumbs.
5
Now heat 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) of oil in a deep frying pan up to a temperature of 350-375 degrees F (180-190 degrees C). (If you don't have a thermometer, you can easily test the temperature by frying a small cube of bread- if it turns golden brown within a minute, the oil is hot enough). Put the eggs into the oil and fry for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until they have turned a nice brown color. Drain on crumpled silicone paper (parchment), or paper towels.
6
Serve warm or cold. May be served whole, or halved. Good with mustard or chutney, for dipping.

187

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 eggs, 1 small egg, beaten, 8 ounces top quality sausage meat (Jimmy Dean Sage Breakfast Sausage is good), 2 spring onions, finely chopped (green onions), and more.

Yes, Delia Smith'S Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Delia Smith'S Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs

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