Old-Fashioned Scotch Eggs

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup of plain flour
• 1 cup of breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of ground paprika
• 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon of dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• 1 cup of sweet chili sauce

Directions

1. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and carefully drop in the eggs. Boil for 8 minutes, then remove and place in a bowl of cold water until cool.
2. Mix together the flour, breadcrumbs, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, coriander, oregano, and thyme in a shallow bowl.
3. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
4. Gently peel the eggs and roll each one in the flour mixture until evenly coated. Place in the hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.
5. Remove the eggs from the pan and place on a plate lined with kitchen paper to drain off any excess oil.
6. Serve the Scotch eggs with the sweet chili sauce.

Interesting Facts

• Scotch eggs are believed to have been invented in the late 1700s in London.
• The egg whites act as a protective layer that keeps the boiled egg yolk from breaking during the cooking process.
• Scotch eggs are often served as a snack or appetizer, but they can also be served as a main course.