Scotch woodcock
- Total Time
- 15 minutes
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Ingredients
Yield:Four servings
- 4slices buttered toast (see recipe)
- 2teaspoons anchovy paste
- 8eggs
- 5tablespoons heavy cream
- Salt to taste, if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4tablespoons butter
- 8flat anchovy fillets
- Parsley or watercress sprigs for garnish
Preparation
- Step 1
Prepare the toast. Spread one-half teaspoon anchovy paste on one side of each piece of toast.
- Step 2
Put the eggs in a mixing bowl, and add the cream, salt and pepper. Beat thoroughly.
- Step 3
Heat the butter in a heavy saucepan and add the egg mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula. Take care not to overcook the eggs.
- Step 4
Spoon an equal amount of the eggs onto each slice of toast. Garnish the top with two crossed, flat anchovy fillets. Garnish the center of each cross with a small sprig of parsley or watercress.
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