LL-L "Delectables" 2002.01.11 (05) [E]

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From: Sandy Fleming [sandy at scotstext.org]
Subject: "Delectables"

Concerning croquettes, bitterballen &c

These all sound similar to what the English call "Scotch Eggs",
but without the eggs ("Scotch" ussually means something that
originates in Scotland and has become popular with the English).

These consist of a whole hard-boiled egg, covered thickly
in a sort of meat paste or sausage meat, then covered in
breadcrumbs and fried. They're so popular that they can be
obtained in any supermarket and aren't especially tasty.
They're usually eaten cold by people who need a substantial
snack while "on the go".

I imagine there must be some Scottish households where far
superior originals are to be found home-made, but I've never
had the fortune to taste this kind!

Meats of this sort which are designed to be lifted and eaten
from a buffet are called "kickshaws" in Scots - from the
French "quelque chose".

Sandy
http://scotstext.org
A dinna dout him, for he says that he
On nae accoont wad ever tell a lee.
                          - C.W.Wade,
                    'The Adventures o McNab'

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