Scotch to Deviled: 10 ways countries eat eggs across the globe

Make way for some egg-ilicious dishes

Madhuli Trivedi
Jan 17, 2018

There’s no food as versatile as eggs. There are endless methods of preparation and every country has at least one unique and popular dish with egg in it. From Scotch Egg in the UK to Egg Hopper in Sri Lanka, here’s how different countries cook eggs:

1. United Kingdom: Scotch Egg

Ingredient
Sausage
Minced onion
Salt
Hard-boiled eggs
All-purpose flour
Breadcrumbs
Egg, beaten

One of the most popular UK dishes, this dish comprises hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage, and dipped in breadcrumbs before either being fried or baked.

2. New Zealand: Bacon and Egg Pie

Ingredient
Flaky pastry
Chopped bacon
Eggs
Frozen peas
Egg (beaten) or milk

Made using flaky pastry, bacon, eggs, onion and cheese, bacon and egg pie is a staple take-away snack.

3. France: Oeufs En Cocotte

Ingredient
Tomato
Extra-virgin olive oil
Salt
Black pepper
Unsalted butter
Cheese
Eggs
Soured cream
Fresh chives

Oeufs En Cocotte is a traditional French dish, and is perfect for brunch. This easy-to-make dish requires just baking. You need ramekin (small, round bowl) and some water to steam eggs.

4. America: Egg Salad

Ingredient
Hard-boiled eggs
Mayonnaise
Lemon juice
Onion
Salt
Pepper
Celery
Lettuce

Part of traditional salad group, egg salad consists of chopped boiled eggs, mustard, mayonnaise, spices and herbs.

5. Israel: Shakshuka

Ingredient
Olive oil
Onions
Red peppers
Green peppers
Garlic
Cumin seeds
Caraway seeds
Tomato purée
Coriander
Parsley
Eggs
Yoghurt
Sea salt
Black pepper

Shakshuka comprises poached eggs, onions, chili peppers, and a variety of spices in a tomato gravy.

6. Indonesia: Nasi Goreng

Ingredients
Rice
Vegetable oil
Eggs
Green beans
Chicken breasts
Prawns
Shallots
Garlic
Red chillies
Carrot
Tomato purée
Soy sauce
Spring onions

What do you do with leftover rice? Make nasi goreng. The dish is all about fried rice, topped with an egg.

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7. India: Egg curry

There is no one version of egg curry in India. Depending on what style of Indian cooking you’re into, you can make egg curry in at least five varieties: Egg Butter Masala, Punjabi Egg Curry, Chettinad Egg Curry, Aloo Egg Curry and the Bengali version. The basic ingredients include hard boiled eggs, green chili, onion, and tomato.

8. Italy: Deviled Eggs

Ingredients
Eggs
Mayonnaise
Vinegar
Mustard
Salt
Black pepper
Paprika

Deviled Eggs are one of the most popular appetizers, and are made with hard-boiled eggs, filled with a paste made from egg yolks, mustard and mayonnaise.