Scotch eggs are a very versatile food. They can be eaten with a large meal like lunch or dinner. Plus a scotch egg could be part of breakfast too. They also make a delicious snack or lunch box filler. As Easter is on the way I felt this would make a great Easter treat. Eggs are a huge part of our Easter and we hope they are a big part of yours too. Below is a video and recipe for you.
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Equipment
- Small saucepan
- Vegetable peeler
- Vegetable grater
- Mixing bowl
- Tablespoon
- Teaspoon
- Small bowls x 3
- Baking tray
Ingredients
- Eggs x 4 medium
- Pork mince x 500g
- Ground flax seed or breadcrumbs x 4 tbsp
- Courgette x 1
- Tamari x 2 tbsp
- Harissa Spice x 1 – 2 tsp
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Rice flour or plain flour x 2 – 4 tbsp
- Egg x 1
- Almond flour or breadcrumbs x 2 – 4 tbsp
Method
- Put a small saucepan onto the hob.
- Boil the kettle and pour the boiled water into the pan.
- Turn the heat on the hob and wait for the water to boil.
- While waiting for the water to boil add salt to the water.
- Once the water starts to boil carefully add in the eggs.
- For soft boiled eggs boil for 5 minutes and for hard boiled 8 minutes.
- When the eggs have boiled pour the water away and run under a cold tap.
- Put in a bowl of cold water for 1 minute and then pour the water away.
- It will stop them from cooking any further.
- Next crack the eggs and remove the shell under the cold tap.
- Set the eggs to one side.
- Put the pork mince into the mixing bowl.
- Add in the 4 tablespoons of ground flax seed, grated courgette, tamari, harissa spice and salt and pepper to taste.
- Wet your hands under the tap.
- Scrunch these ingredients together in your hands.
- Once everything is mixed together split the mixture into four parts.
- At this point you may need to wet your hands again.
- Grad a piece of the mixture and flatten it in the palm of your hand.
- Put the egg in the middle and then wrap the meat around the boiled egg.
- Set this aside and repeat the process for the other eggs.
- Next put the rice or plain flour into a bowl.
- Crack the uncooked egg in another bowl and scramble.
- Finally put the almond flour or breadcrumbs into the last bowl.
- Once all the eggs are covered in the meat roll the scotch egg in the flour.
- Then roll it in the egg.
- Next roll it in the almond flour or breadcrumbs.
- repeat the process until all the scotch eggs are covered.
- Put them into the fridge for a couple of hours or over night.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C or gas mark 5 and place a baking tray in at the same time.
- Remove the eggs from the fridge and put them into the warm baking tray.
- Cook the eggs for 25 – 30 minutes or until the juice run clear from pork.
- Remove from the oven and serve with chips and beans or salad.
- Then enjoy.
Harissa Spice Pork Scotch Eggs were a hit in our house. I served these with chips and salad. It was a yummy dinner and Howard and Ted both cleaned their plates. That’s unheard of in our house. As I mentioned earlier these scotch eggs could be made for a packed lunch or could be eaten for breakfast as well. Plus they would be good served at a party too. However you decide to eat this dish, as always, please enjoy. Thank you xxx
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