Falafel Scotch Eggs – Snacking with Selkies
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These falafel scotch eggs balance the earthy warmth of cumin and coriander with the brightness of fresh cilantro and green onion. 8 Scotch Eggs can be halved for serving, providing 16 pieces to enjoy. Consider serving over a bed of baby spinach or similar for an appetizing salad.
Servings Prep Time
8 Scotch Eggs 30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 Scotch Eggs 30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Falafel Scotch Eggs – Snacking with Selkies
Votes: 1
Rating: 5
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Rate this recipe!
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These falafel scotch eggs balance the earthy warmth of cumin and coriander with the brightness of fresh cilantro and green onion. 8 Scotch Eggs can be halved for serving, providing 16 pieces to enjoy. Consider serving over a bed of baby spinach or similar for an appetizing salad.
Servings Prep Time
8 Scotch Eggs 30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Servings Prep Time
8 Scotch Eggs 30 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
  • 8 whole eggs
For the falafel coating
  • 15 oz canned chickpeas (drained)
  • 1 onion , rough chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 green onions trimmed & cut into 1-2″ pieces
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro (torn off the bunch to fill 1/3 cup)
  • 1 whole eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 2/3 cups breadcrumbs
  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds
  • vegetable oil (for deep frying)
Servings: Scotch Eggs
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Instructions
To prepare the eggs
  1. Set 8 eggs in a pot of cold water. Bring to a boil. When it reaches a full boil, set timer to 5 minutes. Remove and set in cold water to cool down.
To prepare the falafel coating
  1. Cook the onion, garlic, coriander and cumin in the oil until very soft.
  2. Add to the bowl of a food processor, along with the chickpeas, green onion, fresh cilantro, egg and salt. Pulse into coarse mixture (everything is chopped but it’s not a smooth paste). Scrape once or twice. Stir in the breadcrumbs and divide into 8. You can use a scale if you’d like.
  3. Peel the eggs. Press one section of the falafel coating until only about 1 cm thick. Lay the flattened falafel on your hand and lay the peeled, cooked egg on top. Press the falafel around the egg gently but with conviction. Work to seal all around. Roll in sesame seeds, pressing them on well.
For frying
  1. Preheat oil to 375F in a medium pot, making sure it goes 3″ up the sides. This can be done while the falafel coating is going around the eggs, but be careful not to forget about it and get the oil too hot!
  2. Fry in Falafel Scotch Eggs in batches for 2 minutes each, until deep golden. Slice in half and place on a platter or take as-is to a picnic. Note: Some of my eggs were runny because my oil got a little cool (take note – don’t rush this process!). At 375F, the Falafel Scotch Eggs come out crisp on the exterior and perfectly set on the interior. I recommend cooking a test one, then adjust frying time to your liking.
  1. Enjoy, with a view of the ocean and possibly some Selkies 😉