Scotch Quails Eggs

Scotch quails eggs, perfect for a wintry snack on a chilly day.

W9uK9s8QV8Ek5vFPBwwmej.jpg
Quails eggs

Serves 4

Ingredients 8 soft boiled quails eggs 300g pork sausagemeat 2tbsp seasoned plain flour 5tbsp breadcrumbs 1 egg, beaten 1 litre vegetable oil

Method Put the oil in a large pan and slowly bring up to 180°c. Boil the eggs in water for 2 minutes and leave to cool before peeling. Dust with plain flour. Divide the sausagemeat into 8 and mould around the eggs. Roll each of the eggs in the flour, dip into the beaten egg and roll in the breadcrumbs. Drop the eggs into the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Rest on kitchen paper and serve warm with mustard.

Country Life

Bringing the quintessential English rural idle to life via interiors, food and drink, property and more Country Life’s travel content offers a window into the stunning scenery, imposing stately homes and quaint villages which make the UK’s countryside some of the most visited in the world.