“Although I cannot lay an egg, I am a very good judge of omelettes.” -George Bernard Shaw
Scotch Eggs
Our Thoughts
Being great fans of British food, we absolutely love Scotch Eggs. I mean, hardboiled egg, wrapped in sausage, and fried? YES. And when you can use any size egg for these, the options widen considerably. We made bite-sized versions with quail eggs, and nearly ate them all before we got the photographs taken. For an amazing variation, try using white or black pudding instead of regular sausage meat.
Why it should be in the Next Book:
Because it’s decadent, delicious, and entirely in keeping with the food aesthetic in A Song of Ice and Fire. They would be best suited to one of the Northern regions, although now that winter really is coming, they could be tasty anywhere in Westeros.
Scotch Eggs Recipe
- 8 Medium Eggs, hard boiled
- Plain flour, mixed with some salt and pepper
- 1 pound Sausagemeat
- 1 Egg, beaten with a dash of water
- Breadcrumbs
- Deep fat or oil, for frying
Peel the eggs and dust with flour-salt-pepper. Coat each with sausagemeat, keeping it in a good eggy shape. The egg is slippery, so start with a large, flat disc of sausagemeat, then work the edges around to meet one another until the whole egg is covered. Roll the sausaged eggs in flour, then brush with beaten egg, coat with breadcrumbs and fry in deep fat for about 7 minutes. Place on a plate with paper towels to allow to drain, and allow to cool. Serve cut in halves with salad or as part of a cold buffet.