Delia Smith's Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs Recipe

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Delia Smith's Traditional Scotch Eggs With Fresh Herbs
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Directions:

  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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 173.31 Kcal (726 kJ)
Calories from fat 116.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.93g 20%
Cholesterol 132.68mg 44%
Sodium 411.86mg 17%
Potassium 69.01mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.15g 1%
Sugars 0.12g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.21g 1%
Protein 4.78g 10%
Vitamin C 2.3mg 4%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 25.6mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 218.53 Kcal (915 kJ)
Calories from fat 146.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.3g 20%
Cholesterol 167.3mg 44%
Sodium 519.32mg 17%
Potassium 87.02mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.71g 1%
Sugars 0.15g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0.27g 1%
Protein 6.03g 10%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 4%
Iron 1.1mg 5%
Calcium 32.2mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.5
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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