Home Made Scotch Egg And Caviar Recipe
Looking for an impressive appetizer that's surprisingly easy to make? Look no further than the Scotch Egg – a delightful combination of hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat and crispy breadcrumbs. Today, we're taking this classic pub fare a step further with a luxurious topping: caviar!
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How Much Time Required to Cook?
- Preparation: Approximately 20 minutes
- Cooking: 12 minutes
What are the ingredients required?
For the Scotch Eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 500g pork sausage meat (seasoned or plain)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 2 large eggs, beaten (for coating)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
For the Caviar Topping:
- 30g Kaluga caviar or your preferred type (caviar options)
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
- Sour cream or crème fraîche (optional)
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Step-by-Step Process:
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Soft-Boil the Eggs:
- Heat the air fryer to 130°C/270°F.
- Place 4 whole eggs in the air-fryer basket and cook for 9 minutes (soft-boiled).
- Transfer the eggs to ice-cold water to cool.
- Peel the cooled eggs and set them aside.
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Prepare the Sausagemeat Mixture:
- In a bowl, mix the sausagemeat, dried herbs, and garlic powder until it forms a paste-like consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper.
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Wrap the Eggs:
- Dry the peeled eggs with kitchen paper.
- Divide the sausagemeat mixture into quarters.
- Mold the meat around each boiled egg evenly, aiming for consistent thickness.
- Repeat for all eggs.
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Coat and Air-Fry:
- Heat the air fryer to 180°C/350°F.
- Dip each wrapped egg in flour, then beaten egg, and finally breadcrumbs to coat fully.
- Place the eggs in the air-fryer basket and cook for 12 minutes until the sausage is cooked through and the coating is golden.
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Assemble and Serve:
To plate, cut the Scotch Eggs in half and arrange on a serving platter. Top each half with a generous dollop of caviar and a sprinkle of chopped chives. You can also offer a dollop of sour cream or crème fraîche on the side for dipping.
With this recipe, you can elevate a classic dish with a touch of luxury. So impress your guests with home made Scotch Eggs and a decadent caviar topping – they'll be asking for seconds!