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。

At a glance
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Method8 steps
- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

- 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

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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