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Cubeb pepper crispy eggs recipe

These amazing crispy eggs are flavoured by cubeb peppercorns.

Cubeb pepper crispy eggs recipe
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Ingredients

For the recipe:
  • 6 organic eggs
  • 1 tbsp cubeb pepper
  • 50g panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 tbsp plain flour
  • 1 tsp himalayan sea salt
  • Oil For Deep Frying

These amazing crispy eggs are flavoured by cubeb peppercorns. Recipe has been devised by Gourmet Glow, using Panko breadcrumbs for a crisper finish. WEST AFRICAN INSPIRED part of A Vegetarian Feast devised by Gourmet Glow! West African Pepper Stew, Green Bean Salad & Orange Kefir Dressing, Apricot, Orange & Marigold Pearl Barley Salad. A complete party for the senses! 

Method

01
Boil 4 of the eggs in ready boiling water for 4 minutes 30 seconds.
02
Drain and run under cold water to stop cooking.
03
Place the panko breadcrumbs in a food processor and pulse to break down into a finer crumb
04
Whisk 2 eggs in a dish.
05
Grind the cubeb pepper and salt in a pestle and mortar and add to the breadcrumbs in another dish, mix well.
06
Pour the flour into a third dish and peel the eggs.
07
Dip the eggs into the flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
08
Dip each egg back in the egg and then the breadcrumbs for a second coat.
09
Refrigerate until ready to cook.
10
Heat the oil in a pan (no more than 2/3 full). Fry the eggs for 1 minute or so until crisp and heated through
11
Drain on a rack, sprinkle with salt and serve immediately.