As much as I want to visit Scotland, I'm not sure if my stomach could handle some of the Scottish delicacies that I would inevitably end up trying -- including haggis and black pudding! One traditional Scottish food item that looks somewhat appealing is Scotch Eggs.
At its core, a Scotch Egg is just a hard boiled egg, wrapped in sausage, battered and deep fried. I think I can handle that!
To celebrate the release of Disney-Pixar's BRAVE on June 22, here's a Scotch Egg recipe from John Ricks, Chef de Cusine at Pixar Animation Studios:
Ingredients (serves 4)
4 eggs, hard boiled, chilled and shelled
8 oz pork or turkey sausage
1 raw egg
¼ cup milk
½ cup all purpose flour
1 cup panko bread crumbs
oil for frying
salt, pepper & fresh herbsDirections
1. Set up a breading station using separate bowls for:
a. seasoned flour (½ cup flour, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon pepper)
b. Egg wash (beat together raw egg and milk)
c. Panko bread crumbs (with minced herbs - fresh parsley, chives, chervil, thyme, optional)
2. Portion sausage into four equal balls.
3. Flatten sausage into a thin disc using the palm of your hand.
4. Encase the hard boiled egg evenly in sausage meat, and crimp it closed thoroughly.
5. Coat with flour then egg wash and finally bread crumbs.
6. Preheat oil to 350 degrees F and cook for 5 minutes, until golden brown.
7. Drain on paper towel and lightly season with salt while still hot.
8. Serve warm or at room temp with your favorite mustard.
Have you tried traditional Scottish food?
Tracy Roberts says
We go to our local Scottish festival every year and we love scotch eggs. I may have to try these for a leisurely weekend breakfast treat!
Crystal @ Simply Being Mommy says
Those look really good. I'll have to try these.
Penelope says
Wow, that looks great (and I would never have thought to do that!)
Stefani says
Those look yummy!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Very interesting! I'm definitely going to have to try this.
Donna says
I've never tried Scotch eggs, before. But sounds intriguing.
Jenn says
You had my at deep-fried. 😉
HilLesha says
Nice!
nicole @WriteSpell says
Oh awesome!
Apryl @ Christian Clippers says
Looks good! I've never tried Scottish food!
Lolo says
I think it would be fun to try!
Kelly says
We love scotch eggs in my household. They make the perfect on the go snack!
Colleen says
I have never heard of them but they look interesting.
Theresa says
I'm Scottish and I don't eat alot of Scottish food like this. In fact I don't think I've ever eaten Haggis. We eat alot of "normal" food over there, but we sometimes will eat things like this. These look quite good. Great picture too!
Virginia from That Bald Chick says
Those look seriously good.
MomStart (Ashley) says
That looks crazy! Crazy enough to try! =)
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Sounds interesting!
Leilani says
Wow. I bet my husband would love these!
Jennifer The Quirky Momma says
Scotland is one of my favorite countries! The food was awesome, they have some of the best Indian food in the world. I did not try a Scotch egg while there, but it's so tempting. I think I will try to make my own using your recipe.