Scotch Eggs

[Ingredients]

• 500g good quality sausage meat

• 1tsp ground allspice

• Leaves of 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme

• 6 medium eggs - hardboiled and peeled

• 100g plain flour

• 3 eggs - lightly beaten

• 250g breadcrumbs

[Steps]

1. Mix sausage meat with allspice and thyme in a mixing bowl till well combined. Chill covered with cling wrap for 30mins.

2. Divide meat into 6 equal portions and roll each portion into a ball with floured hands, then flatten into a disc.

3. Place egg onto meat and enclose egg completely. Repeat for the rest.

4. Place flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs into 3 separate dish. Roll scotch egg in flour, followed by egg, and lastly breadcrumbs. Roll lightly in your hands to press in the breadcrumbs. Repeat for the rest.

5. Fill a pan 3/4 with oil and heat till 170degC.

6. Deep fry prepared scotch eggs, 2 at a time, for 7-8mins till deep golden brown. Serve warm.

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