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 show-stopping-perfect for flexing at your next dinner party or just leveling up your snack game. That oozy yolk? Yeah, it hits every time.

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

Total Time 1 hour hr

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Modern British, Sichuan-Inspired

Calories: 2117

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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
• Handful of 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:
3. - Bowl 1: Seasoned flour
4. - Bowl 2: 2 beaten eggs with splash of water and pinch of salt
5. - Bowl 3: Panko breadcrumbs
6. 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

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