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A hand holding chopsticks with a scotch egg above a plate of food, set against a vibrant red and white background.

Katsu Scotch Egg

Attack of the Tatsu
These marinated soft-boiled eggs are wrapped with a savory soy ground beef mix, crispy breading, and fried to perfection.
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Course Appetizer
Cuisine British, Japanese
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup seasoned flour
  • 1 cup egg wash equal parts egg and water
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs

For the soy beef mixture

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 6 g ginger minced
  • 4 g garlic minced
  • 3 g salt
  • 8 g sesame oil
  • 3 g scallions
  • 30 g soy sauce

Instructions
 

  • Boil the eggs for 6 minutes.
  • Let them chill and then peel.
  • Combine all ingredients together for the beef mixture.
  • Wrap 1.25 ounces of beef around each peeled egg.
  • Dip the beef-wrapped egg in flour, coating completely.
  • Then, dip in the egg wash and coat with panko.
  • Fry the breaded eggs in 350° oil for 5 minutes, or until the center is warm (take care not to overcook).
Keyword eggs, Katsu, scotch, scotch egg