Learn the low-and-slow technique to cook scrambled eggs that result in soft, velvety curds, avoiding tough or rubbery textures.
Author:Ahazzam
Prep Time:2 min
Cook Time:6 min
Total Time:8 min
Yield:1 serving
Category:Breakfast
Method:Stovetop Cooking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon whole milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon unsalted butter
Pinch of salt
Pinch of black pepper
Instructions
Crack the eggs into a small bowl. Add the milk, salt, and pepper. Whisk vigorously until the yolks and whites are completely combined and slightly frothy.
Place a non-stick skillet over low heat. Add the butter and let it melt until it foams slightly. Do not let the butter brown.
Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let the eggs sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds until the edges just begin to set.
Using a rubber spatula, gently push the cooked egg from the edge toward the center, tilting the pan so the uncooked egg flows underneath.
Continue this gentle pushing and folding motion slowly across the entire pan. Keep the heat low.
Cook until the eggs are mostly set but still look slightly wet and glossy. This is the key to creamy texture.
Remove the pan from the heat immediately. Continue stirring for 30 seconds off the heat as the residual heat finishes cooking the eggs to a velvety consistency.
Serve immediately.
Notes
For extra protein, stir in 2 tablespoons of cottage cheese with the milk before cooking.
For cheesy scrambled eggs, stir in 1/4 cup of shredded cheddar or Gruyere cheese during the last minute of cooking, just before removing from the heat.
If you prefer a richer flavor, substitute the milk with heavy cream.