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Masterclass Recipe — 04

Nigerian Scotch Eggs

"Hard-boiled eggs wrapped in seasoned meat and deep-fried. A popular Nigerian snack."

Total Time

45 min

Yields

6 Servings

Prep

30 min

The Pantry

  • 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

Macro Breakdown

380

Calories

28g

Protein

16g

Carbs

24g

Fat

The Method

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.

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