How to make Zambian scotch egg

minced meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oats provide fiber, while crushed crackers can be more economical.

oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

cayenne pepper

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Paprika offers flavor without heat, and black pepper is a common substitute.

Boil 5 eggs until hard-boiled, about 10-12 minutes.

Cool the boiled eggs in cold water and peel them.

In a bowl, mix the filling ingredients: minced onion, spring onion, green pepper, black pepper, and salt.

Take a portion of the filling and flatten it in your hand.

Wrap the flattened filling around each peeled egg, ensuring it is fully covered.

Roll the meat-covered eggs in plain flour to coat them evenly.

Dip the floured eggs into a beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off.

Roll the eggs in bread crumbs until fully coated.

Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Fry the coated eggs until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove the eggs and drain on paper towels before serving.

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