Scotch Eggs
A soft-boiled egg encased in savoury sausage? This British classic, guaranteed to brighten up any brunch, gets a refreshing twist nestled in green beans.
Ingredients
- 4 eggs, at room temperature
- 8 oz (225 g) Toulouse or mild Italian sausage, casing removed (about 2 sausages)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp (5 ml) Dijon mustard
- ½ cup (75 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- ½ cup (65 g) bread crumbs
- Canola oil, for frying
Instructions
- Fill a small saucepan three-quarters full with water. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. With a spoon, gently place the eggs in the simmering water. Cook for 5 minutes, then cool in an ice bath. This may be done the day before. Drain. Gently remove and discard the shells. Set the eggs aside on a plate.
- In a bowl, combine the sausage meat, green onion and mustard. Divide and shape the mixture into 4 thin discs. Holding a disc in your hand, place a peeled egg onto the centre of each disc and shape to completely cover the egg. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. This step may be done the day before.
A soft-boiled egg encased in savoury sausage? This British classic, guaranteed to brighten up any brunch, gets a refreshing twist nestled in green beans.