Prawn Scotch Eggs With a Coconut, Chilli Sambal

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2
Spicy Prawn Scotch Eggs with a Coconut, Chilli Sambal for your dinner
in Seafood

Prep

40 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 eggs
1 shallot ( red , sliced )
1 garlic clove ( minced )
1 teaspoon ginger ( grated )
10 prawns ( large peeled , deveined and roughly chopped )
2 -3 teaspoons fish sauce
1/2 cup plain flour ( all purpose )
1 egg ( beaten )
1 cup panko breadcrumbs ( breadcrumbs )
1 tablespoon peanut oil
4 red shallots ( sliced )
1 garlic clove ( minced )
2 red chilies ( long finely chopped )
2 teaspoons ginger ( grated )
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon ketjap manis
2 tablespoons sugar ( palm or brown )
1/2 cup desiccated coconut
1/3 coriander ( roughly chopped )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
450
Sugar
17g
Fat
20g
Scotch eggs are a popular British picnic food or snack, where a boiled egg is coated in sausage meat and breadcrumbs before being deep-fried. However, this recipe presents an alternative way to make Scotch eggs by using ground prawn meat. The combination of soft-boiled egg and a crispy golden layer of prawn mixture give this dish a unique texture and flavor. To spice it up, a homemade sambal made with coconut, chilies and ginger is served on the side, adding more depth to the dish. This twist on the classic is a perfect dinner option as it is nutritious and flavorful.

Instructions

1.Boil eggs for 7 minutes until soft-boiled, cool under running water and gently remove shells.
2.In a frying pan, heat oil and sauté sliced shallot, garlic and grated ginger until softened.
3.In a food processor, blitz the chopped prawns, fish sauce and the sautéed shallot, garlic and ginger mixture until it forms a paste.
4.Flour your hands, divide the prawn mix into 2 then wrap each egg in the mixture and mould into a ball.
5.Dip each ball into flour, then beaten egg and finally, coat in breadcrumbs.
6.Put the balls on a baking tray and chill for 10-15 mins.
7.Heat a pan with peanut oil until hot, then fry each ball for 5-6 mins, turning occasionally until the crust is golden brown and crispy all over.
8.For the sambal, mix the shallots, garlic, chili, ginger, fish sauce, ketjap manis, sugar and coconut in a small bowl.
9.Garnish the Prawn Scotch Eggs with chopped coriander then serve alongside the sambal.

PROS

These Prawn Scotch Eggs with a Coconut, Chilli Sambal are a healthy and delicious dinner option that is not only packed with protein, but also low in calories.
They are also gluten-free thanks to the use of panko breadcrumbs.

The homemade sambal is a perfect condiment that elevates the flavor of the dish.

CONS

The preparation and cooking may be a bit time-consuming, but the final product is worth it.

If you have shellfish allergies, these Scotch eggs may not be the recipe for you.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Prawns are a great source of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and low in calories, making them perfect for weight management and overall health. Omega-3 fatty acids have been linked to reducing inflammation and improving heart health. The addition of coconut in the sambal can help boost your metabolism and reduce hunger. Furthermore, sambal blends various spices and herbs that promote better digestion.

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