Cumin Lamb Scotch Egg

Deep-fried to a golden crisp with cumin-spiced lamb and a jammy 6-minute yolk, this is a bold, flavor-loaded upgrade to the traditional scotch egg. Sichuan heat, fragrant spices, and punchy condiments make every bite electric.

Why You'll Love Cumin Lamb Scotch Egg

It's crispy, spicy, and good for a dinner party spread or just an ambitious snack. The double breadcrumb coat keeps it extra crunchy, and the yolk stays jammy at 6 minutes.

Tips and Tricks

• Use wet hands when wrapping the mince around the eggs to prevent sticking.
• A second breadcrumb coat makes it extra crispy-don't skip it if you love crunch.

Variations

• Swap lamb for pork or chicken mince if preferred.
• Add a pinch of ground coriander or fennel for deeper spice complexity.

Substitutions

• No black vinegar? Use rice vinegar with a splash of balsamic.
• Can't find Japanese mayo? Mix regular mayo with a touch of lemon juice and a pinch of sugar.

Best served with

• Cold beer or sparkling sake
• Warm flatbread or sesame buns
• Pickled veg for brightness

How to Store Leftovers

• Store cooled scotch eggs in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a 375°F oven or air fryer until hot and crispy, about 6-8 minutes.

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Cumin Lamb Scotch Egg

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Deep-fried to a golden crisp with cumin-spiced lamb and a jammy 6-minute yolk, this is a bold, flavor-loaded upgrade to the traditional scotch egg. Sichuan heat, fragrant spices, and punchy condiments make every bite electric.

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Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr

Servings: 5

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Modern British, Sichuan-Inspired

Calories: 2117

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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Spiced Lamb Mixture

• 1 tablespoon Sichuan pepper
• 2 tablespoon Cumin seeds
• 6 Scallions
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 50 g Ginger
• 2 Red chilies
• 3 tablespoon Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoon Chinese black vinegar
• 400 g Lamb mince
• 1 handful fresh coriander

Eggs + Breading

• 7 Eggs room temp
• 100 g All-purpose flour
• 100 g Panko breadcrumbs

To Serve

• ½ head Hispi cabbage
• Japanese mayo to taste
• Chili oil to taste

Equipment

• Heavy-bottomed saucepan or deep fryer
• High-speed blender or food processor
• Mixing Bowls

Method

 

Spiced Lamb Mixture

1. Toast Sichuan pepper and cumin seeds in a dry pan over low heat for 5 minutes until fragrant. Crush coarsely using a spice grinder or mortar and pestle.
2. Roughly chop scallions, garlic, ginger, and chilies. Add to a blender with soy, black vinegar, and crushed spices. Blend until smooth.
3. In a bowl, combine lamb mince with the seasoning paste, chopped coriander, and a generous pinch of salt. Mix well until sticky and fully combined.
4. Fry a test piece for seasoning. Adjust salt or soy if needed.

Soft-Boiled Eggs

1. Boil 5 eggs for exactly 6 minutes, then transfer immediately to an ice bath. Once cooled, peel carefully.

Assembly & Breading

1. Divide the lamb mixture into 5 equal portions. Flatten each into a patty and wrap around a peeled egg, sealing completely.
2. Set up breading station: Bowl 1, seasoned flour. Bowl 2, 2 beaten eggs with a splash of water and a pinch of salt. Bowl 3, panko breadcrumbs.
3. Roll each lamb-wrapped egg through flour, egg, and panko. Repeat egg + panko for extra crisp if desired.

Frying

1. Heat oil to 350°F. Fry scotch eggs in batches for ~5 minutes until deeply golden. Drain on kitchen paper.

Cabbage Salad

1. Finely slice hispi cabbage. Toss with a pinch of salt and scrunch with your hands to soften.

To Serve

1. Halve warm scotch eggs. Serve with chilled salted cabbage, a swipe of Japanese mayo, and a drizzle of chili oil.

Nutrition

Calories: 2117kcalCarbohydrates: 187gProtein: 103gFat: 106gSaturated Fat: 44gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 41gCholesterol: 293mgSodium: 4040mgPotassium: 2264mgFiber: 13gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1746IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 493mgIron: 27mg

Notes

Storage: Best eaten warm the day they're fried, the coating won't stay as crisp after refrigeration. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven or air fryer to recrisp, the yolk will firm up further as it reheats.

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