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SCOTCH EGGS

Ingredients

4 hard-boiled eggs

8 cooked green figs                                         

Pinch of salt and pepper

½ cup cooked mincemeat                                 

1½ cups breadcrumbs

1 chopped onion, cooked                                 

2 tbsp flour                                          

1 large egg

Oil for frying                                                     

Fresh chopped parsley for garnishing

Directions

  1. Mash green figs while hot. Add minced meat, salt, pepper, and chopped onions. Mix until well blended. Add a little beaten egg to bind mixture.
  2. Peel the hard boiled eggs and flour them slightly.
  3. Divide meat mixture into four equal portions. A little flour may be used to prevent stickiness. Flatten each portion and place 1 egg in center. Enclose the egg entirely with the mixture and shape neatly.
  4. Roll in breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry in oil over med high heat until golden brown. Cut lengthwise and garnish with parsley.

Trinicooks Tips

Potatoes may be used in place of green figs.
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