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Smoked Norwegian Haddock & Runny Yolk Scotch Eggs

Worth the effort! It’s hard to resist these fresh from the pan but they will keep in the fridge for a picnic the next day.

Cooking time40-50 min
Difficulty levelMedium
Rating5/5

Ingredients

Preparation

  • Bring a pan of water to the boil, carefully add the eggs, simmer for 5 minutes, remove from the pan and sit in a bowl of iced water until cold.  Carefully peel.
  • Bring a pan of water to the boil, add the potatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender, drain well and mash.
  • Heat the oil in a frying pan add the fish and cook gently for 3-4 minutes until tender. Mash with a fork so that it shreds.
  • Combine with the potato, stir in the chives and season to taste – you may not need much salt.
  • Wrap the fish mix round each egg, and chill for an hour to firm up.
  • Place the flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs on separate plates. Dip each coated egg into the flour then the beaten egg and then the breadcrumbs.
  • Heat the oil to 175C in a fryer or deep pan (don’t fill it more than half full). Add the eggs carefully into the oil – you may not be able to cook 4 at once – and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden all over.  Drain on kitchen paper.


Cook’s Tip

Make these snack size by using 12 quail eggs, boiled for 2 ½ minutes, instead of 4 hen eggs and once coated deep fry for only 3 minutes.