Bolovo (Scotch Egg)
45min
4 servings
Medium

A classic from Brazilian bars (botecos) and England, the Bolovo consists of a soft-yolk boiled egg wrapped in seasoned ground meat, breaded, and fried until crispy.

Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 4units de Eggs
  • 500grams de Ground beef
  • Meat seasoning
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1unit de Beaten egg
  • Breadcrumbs
  • Oil
  • Mayonnaise opcional
  • Barbecue sauce opcional
  • Chopped green onion opcional

Instructions

1
cozinhar

Boil the eggs in water for approximately 6 minutes so the yolk remains soft.

100°C
2
esfriar

Cool the boiled eggs in ice water and peel them carefully.

3
temperar

Season the ground beef with salt, black pepper, and other seasonings of your choice.

4
moldar

Divide the ground beef into portions and flatten each portion in the palm of your hand, forming a disc.

5
envolver

Place one boiled egg in the center of each meat disc and completely wrap it with the meat, forming a ball.

6
empanar

Dip each constructed ball first in the beaten egg and then in the breadcrumbs, ensuring it is completely coated.

7
fritar

Deep-fry the Bolovos in hot oil until they are golden brown all over.

8

Remove the Bolovos from the pot and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

9
misturar

Mix the mayonnaise with barbecue sauce.

10
servir

Serve the Bolovos with the mayonnaise and barbecue sauce mixture and garnish with chopped green onion.

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Allergens Present

Egg

Nutrition Facts

TACO Table - per serving

Nutrient
Amt.%DV*
  • Energy
    472 kcal24%
  • Carbohydrates
    4 g1%
  • Protein
    49 g65%
  • Total Fat
    28 g50%
  • Dietary Fiber
    0 g1%

*Daily reference values based on a 2,000 kcal diet (ANVISA). Data calculated from the TACO Table (UNICAMP).

Cuisine Type

brasileira

Required Equipment

panelatigelasfrigideira

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