Scotch Eggs 2

Ingredients

 * 6 eggs
 * 340g (12oz) ground sausage
 * 110g (4oz) dried breadcrumbs
 * Grated zest from 1 lemon
 * 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
 * 1/2 teaspoon Basil, marjoram or savory, chopped
 * 1 egg, beaten
 * Pinch grated nutmeg
 * Salt and Pepper, to taste
 * Oil for deep frying

Directions

 * 1) Boil the eggs for 10-12 minutes, cool under cold running water.
 * 2) Peel and reserve the eggs.
 * 3) Place the sausage meat, lemon zest, herbs, nutmeg and seasoning into a bowl and mix thoroughly.
 * 4) Divide the mixture into six portions.
 * 5) Coat each of the boiled eggs with a portion of the sausage meat mixture, (wet hands make this easier).
 * 6) Roll each of the coated eggs first in beaten egg, then into the dried breadcrumbs.
 * 7) Heat the oil to 180 - 190C (350-375 F).
 * 8) Carefully add coated eggs to oil, being careful not to overcrowd.
 * 9) Fry for 4-5 minutes, until golden brown.
 * 10) Remove from the oil drain and dry on kitchen paper.

Contributed by:

 * World Recipes Y-Group