Scrambled eggs are a beloved breakfast dish, yet they’re often overcooked, resulting in a hard or rubbery texture. Home chefs may leave them too long in the pan, leading to either burnt remnants or dried out eggs.
While some go the other way, whipping them onto the plate too over, leading to the eggs being overly moist and soggy. But fear not, a culinary expert has stepped in to recommend a nifty trick for achieving “creamy, fluffy scrambled eggs“.
Dini Kodippili, the woman behind The Flavor Bender, has one simple piece of advice that can help would-be chefs to vastly improve their scrambled egg game. The solution is easier than you think – simply mix corn starch into your egg mix before you begin cooking, reports the Express.
“Use corn starch or instant clearjel,” Kodippili advised. “This addition prevents the scrambled eggs from weeping after cooking and you won’t find a pool of liquid underneath the scrambled eggs.”
Kodippili explains that corn starch forms a protective barrier around the egg proteins during cooking, shielding them from intense heat and rapid cooking times. This method not only prevents burning but also enhances both texture and taste, ensuring the eggs emerge velvet-smooth without being overly dry or damp.
To whip up the perfect scrambled eggs using this technique, you’ll just need to whisk some milk (or cream) in a large bowl and then blend in the corn starch.
Stir until the corn starch dissolves and there are no lumps in the mixture. Then add your eggs and a pinch of salt, Mix the scrambled eggs with a whisk or a stick blender until they are stirred very well.
Make sure there are no egg white lumps at all, then add a little black pepper. Place your plates and serving sides on your kitchen counter before cooking the scrambled eggs as it is a very quick recipe.
Heat a frying pan on a medium-high heat and add butter. Move the butter will a spatula until the butter is spread around, but it does not need to be fully melted.
Immediately add your eggy mixture, and as soon as you pour in the eggs, begin using the spatula to mix the mixture together. If you like scrambled eggs extremely creamy then make sure they are not completely set before removing them from the heat.
If you like more solid scrambled eggs, then cook them for a few seconds more to ensure the curds have completely set. Once your scrambled eggs have come together, transfer them to a plate and top with black pepper, herbs, cheese or any topping of your choice.
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