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amplexus (iou) and Scottish Oatcakes with Smoked Salmon Scramble (recipes)


amplexus (iou)



amplexus noun. M20.
[Latin = embrace.]
Zoology. The mating position of frogs and toads, in which the male clasps the female about the back.

Scottish Oatcakes with Smoked Salmon Scramble (recipes)




Serves 4



Preparation time

less than 30 mins



Cooking time

10 to 30 mins

















Ingredients



100g/4oz fine oatmeal2.5ml/½tsp saltpinch of bicarbonate of soda1 tbsp vegetable oil15g/½oz butter8 large eggs2 tbsp milk100g/4oz Scottish smoked salmonchives to decorate



Method



1. Preheat oven to 180C/Fan 160C/350F/Gas 4. 2. Place oatmeal, salt and soda in a large bowl. Stir in the oil and 2 tbsp hot water and mix to a firm dough.3. Roll out on a lightly floured surface and use a 7.5cm/3in cutter to press out 8 rounds, re-rolling as necessary. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden and crisp.4. To scramble the eggs: melt the butter in a nonstick pan over a low heat. Beat the eggs with the milk and salt and pepper to taste. Pour the eggs into the pan and cook over a gentle heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring until the eggs are scrambled.5. To serve: place two warm oatcakes on each plate, spoon over scrambled egg and serve with slices of smoked salmon. Decorate with chives if liked.