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Scotch Egg

苏格兰蛋sū gé lán dàn

Time
30 min
Difficulty
Medium
Calories
599 kcal
Yield
1 serving

This simplified Scotch Egg has a crispy outer layer and a soft, jammy yolk inside, combining the milky aroma of cheese with the smoky flavor of bacon. It is a creative snack inspired by the British classic. Eggs provide high-quality protein, cheese adds calcium, and the hand-pulled flatbread wrapper delivers enough energy for a meal. The process is not complicated, making it easy for beginners to master. From preparation to serving, it takes about 20 to 30 minutes.这道简易版苏格兰蛋外层酥脆,内里糖心软嫩,融合了芝士的奶香和培根的烟熏风味,是一道源自英式做法的创意小吃。鸡蛋提供优质蛋白质,芝士补充钙质,搭配手抓饼皮能满足一餐的能量需求。制作过程不复杂,新手也能轻松上手,从准备到出锅大约只需 20 至 30 分钟。

Scotch Egg

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Scotch Egg — ingredients and steps overview

Method8 steps

  1. 1

    Boil Soft-Boiled Eggs

    煮糖心蛋

    Place eggs in cold water, bring to a boil, and remove after 3 minutes.

    用冷水下锅水开 3 分钟后捞出

    8 min

    • Starting with cold water prevents the shells from cracking due to rapid heating.冷水下锅可以防止蛋壳受热过快破裂
    Step 1: Boil Soft-Boiled Eggs
  2. 2

    Cool and Peel

    冷却去壳

    Remove the eggs and place them in an ice water container for faster and cleaner peeling.

    鸡蛋捞出,放入冰水中剥壳更快速也更完整

    2 min

    • Soaking in ice water causes the shells to contract and separate from the whites, making peeling easier.冰水浸泡使蛋壳与蛋白收缩分离,更易剥壳
    Step 2: Cool and Peel
  3. 3

    Wrap in Cheese

    包裹芝士

    Wrap the eggs with cheese slices.

    用芝士片包裹鸡蛋

    30 sec

    • Wrap as tightly as possible around the eggs.尽量紧贴鸡蛋包裹
    Step 3: Wrap in Cheese
  4. 4

    Wrap in Bacon

    包裹培根

    Wrap the eggs with bacon slices.

    培根片包裹鸡蛋

    30 sec

    • Wrap tightly to secure the cheese layer.缠绕紧实,固定好芝士层
    Step 4: Wrap in Bacon
  5. 5

    Shape with Hand-Pulled Flatbread

    手抓饼塑形

    Cut both ends of the hand-pulled flatbread and wrap the eggs in a rectangular shape.

    手抓饼两端切除以矩形包裹鸡蛋

    1 min

    • Pinch the seams tightly to prevent oil from leaking during heating.接口处捏紧,防止加热时油脂渗漏
    Step 5: Shape with Hand-Pulled Flatbread
  6. 6

    Deep Fry (Optional)

    油炸处理(可选)

    Fry in a deep pot for frying at 60% oil temperature until golden.

    油温 6 成下锅炸制金黄即可

    5 min

    • The oil surface ripples, light smoke appears, and bubbles form around a chopstick inserted into the oil at 60% temperature.油面波动,有青烟,筷子插入油中周围泛起气泡即是 6 成温度
    Step 6: Deep Fry (Optional)
  7. 7

    Air Fryer (Optional)

    空气炸锅处理(可选)

    Cook in the Air Fryer at 160°C for 15 minutes.

    空气炸锅 160 度 15 分钟

    15 min

    • No extra oil is needed; the hand-pulled flatbread contains its own fat.无需额外刷油,手抓饼自带油脂
    Step 7: Air Fryer (Optional)
  8. 8

    Serve and Enjoy

    出锅享用

    Cut open and serve.

    切开即可食用

    30 sec

    • Cut in half to best showcase the jammy yolk.对半切开展示糖心效果更佳
    Step 8: Serve and Enjoy

Extra tips

  • Cheese slices, bacon slices, and hand-pulled flatbread can be purchased directly on Taobao.芝士片、培根片、手抓饼直接淘宝购买即可
  • Adjust the amount of hand-pulled flatbread according to the size of the eggs.手抓饼的用量需根据鸡蛋的大小灵活调整

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