Scotch egg

Ingredients

• 5 large eggs (4 for boiling, 1 beaten for coating)
• 1 lb sausage meat (pork)
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 cup dried breadcrumbs or Panko
• 3 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. 1

   Place 4 eggs in boiling water and boil for 6-7 minutes (for soft center) or 9-10 minutes (hard boiled). Peel and set aside.

2. 2

   Mix the sausage meat with salt, pepper, and herbs if desired (parsley or sage). Divide into 4 portions.

3. 3

   Flatten a portion of sausage meat into an oval. Dust a boiled egg with flour, then place it in the center of the meat. Wrap the meat around the egg to enclose it completely.

4. 4

   Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   Roll each meat-wrapped egg in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat with breadcrumbs.

6. 6

   Heat oil in a deep fryer or pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the eggs for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and the sausage meat is cooked through.

7. 7

   Drain on paper towels and let cool slightly before serving.