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Nigerian Scotch Eggs
Hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned meat and deep-fried. A popular Nigerian snack.
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6
Prep Time
30 min
Ingredients
- 6 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled
- 500g minced meat
- 1 egg for coating
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 seasoning cube
- Salt and pepper
- Oil for frying
Nutrition Facts
380
Calories
28g
Protein
16g
Carbs
24g
Fat
Instructions
- 1
Season minced meat with onion, thyme, seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Divide meat into 6 portions.
- 3
Wrap each boiled egg completely with meat mixture.
- 4
Beat raw egg in a bowl for coating.
- 5
Dip each wrapped egg in beaten egg, then roll in breadcrumbs.
- 6
Deep fry in hot oil until golden brown and meat is cooked.
- 7
Drain on paper towels and serve hot or cold.