Scotch Eggs- Page 4

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 4:27pm

I most definitely am Sister George. Betty's Welsh Rarebit was lovely when my grandmother used to take me there for my birthday - you could taste the ale in the toast, but the last time I was there ('bout four years ago) it tasted like freezer-to-microwave rubbish in a tiny over-priced dish.

And Hulmeman, I'm actually quite out of touch with how Didsbury is now - I always thought Felix and Greens seemed reasonable but that was before New Labour became old hat. And I wouldn't know where to go on the curry-mile now either.

How ridiculous that we're talking about tea-rooms and restaurants in the north of England on a site predominantly used by New Yorkers!!
Updated On: 11/24/08 at 04:27 PM

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 4:31pm

Oh fer crap's sake. I forgot breakfast sausage at the store.

[Sister George]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 4:47pm

Which branch of Bettys let you down?!

It's been about 12 years since I did the curry mile in Manchester, I'n fact thinking about it I'd pretty much struggle in Bradford these days and probably end up just heading to an Aagrah.

And granted it is indeed ridiculous so we should probably crank it up a couple of gears and discuss warm Fat Rascals....

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:02pm

Harrogate branch! It was always Ilkley for my birthday though.

I don't think the Aagrah is anywhere near as good as it was before it became a chain. Ditto Mumtaz before it started supplying ASDA. In Bradford I'd go the Nawaab or the one immediately behind the Alhambra, whose name escapes me.

As for warm Fat Rascals, there's a separate thread about Little Britain.

[Hulmeman]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:07pm

I think all our American co-corespondants should join us her in the north of England. We have better fish and chips than they do in London!!!!!!!

Better warn Continental airlines to increase seat capacity on JFK - MAN!!!!!

[Sister George]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:25pm

I always think the Harrogate Branch has turned into a tourist trap whilst the Ilkley branch still retains a lot of charm.

Yes I imagine you're right about Aagrah - haven't been for about 3 or 4 years but they were the only Indian restaurant I've found that does Liver Tikka.


Any yes American friends Hulmeman is right, though he'd probably disagree when I clarify that in the north the best fish and chips are found in Yorkshire, but he'd be wrong.... Has to be north-sea fish freshly caught that day and then cooked in yorkshire batter, for the chips must be fresh not frozen potatoes (but left to soak for at least half an hour and then twice cooked), and importantly has to be cooked in lard or beef dripping.

[Sister George]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:26pm

(and this thread is now making me very hungry and homesick!)

[cubanpab]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:26pm

ok i'll admit the photo looks disgusting, but the description of how you make them sounds pretty tasty... i'm curious to try them.... hmmm... i'll wait for stockard and besty to try and then see what they said.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:42pm

"the chips must be fresh not frozen potatoes"

Avoid potatoes purchased from Sheffield church fayres.


Where are you posting from Sister George - I thought you were in Leeds?

[Sister George]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 5:57pm

Exiled in London now.

But I was born and raised in Leeds ( and then university in Manchester).

I have some family and lots of friends still in Leeds but mum and sister have moved to Ilkley now so tend to stay there and then nip over and visit Leeds on jaunts home.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 6:14pm

Work takes me to London regularly, but I refuse to relocate. I like to live Somewhere That's Green.

See my PM.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/24/08 at 6:39pm

My mom lives in Ireland half the year. Do you think they make Scotch Eggs there? She's never heard of them.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 3:24pm

They're available in most supermarkets in the UK so I wouldn't see why you couldn't get them in Ireland as well.

There's also a variation on the recipe where the egg in the centre is removed once the sausagemeat shell has been created, and then mashed up with mayonaise and put pack into the hollow of the shell. These are called Picnic Eggs.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 3:35pm

How do you remove the egg from the shell? And before or after you cook it?

[madbrian]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 3:51pm

It sounds like a variation on deviled eggs.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 4:12pm

That's what I was thinking. Speaking of which, I think I'll make deviled eggs for Thursday.

[Scripps2]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 5:00pm

"How do you remove the egg from the shell? And before or after you cook it?"

I don't know! I've only eaten them and never made them! Apologies for not being more helpful - if I can find out I shall post.

[StockardFan]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 6:36pm

Oh that's OK, Scripps, I was just curious!

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 11/25/08 at 7:13pm

Hard-boil the eggs about 10 minutes, then remove the shell.

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 6:11pm

Has anyone ever made fried stuffed avacados? I'm wondering how you keep them from falling apart.

Stockard - Were you ever able to sort all this out? LOL

[StockardFan]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 6:34pm

aaaah! I forgot all about them! I'm thinking when I go visit my mom for Christmas maybe we'll try them. She's more culinar-ily talented than me!

[clever name]

Posted: 12/10/08 at 7:48pm

Fried stuffed avacados?!! that sounds so good. What do they look like? What do you stuff them with?

[Mister Matt]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 11:59am

I tried them at a Mexican restaurant in Houston. The idea was similar to a chile relleno, but with a whole avocado rather than a poblano. It was stuffed with seasoned meat and cheese, battered, and deep fried, topped with salsa. The fascinating part is that it is served whole. I wondered how they managed to pit it, stuff it, batter it, fry it, and manage to keep it together.

It is heavenly, I might add.

[TheatreDiva90016]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:17pm

I used duct tape.


Actually, try toothpicks. I LOVE avacado and always have a tree on the property where I live, so I've tried this before.

[Calvin]

Posted: 12/11/08 at 12:37pm

Matt, which restaurant was that?