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11 Weird And Wonderful Ways To Jazz Up Scrambled Eggs
Huffing Ton Post
scrambled eggs for breakfast are delicious and all, but at some point they get a bit... same-y. In a bid to change up our mornings, we asked chefs one question: how would you jazz up your scrambled eggs?
Their answers are weird, wonderful, and mouth-watering. Ever tried scrambled eggs with a bit of coffee syrup? Or spiced with sriracha?
Us neither, but perhaps now’s the time to do it.
How to cook scrambled eggs, according to a chef
Grill chef Oisin Rogers recommends the below for silky and smooth eggs.
1. Crack your eggs into a measuring jug. Season really, really well and whip with a fork.
2. Melt 100g butter per person slowly on lowest heat in the pan.
3. Add the eggs and cook super slowly moving the egg mixture away from the sides towards the centre of the pan with the fork. If it’s cooking quickly at all, take it off the heat. It’s worth doing it dead slow.
4. When the egg is almost congealed, add another 80g of butter and mix it in with the fork.
5. Continue to stir until it’s silky and beautiful.
1. Eggs topped on lasagne
Chef Oisin Rogers tells HuffPost UK: “You know when you make a lasagne there’s always some left over in the fridge and it’s hard like a brick? Here’s what to do.
“Chop it up into small dice and put into a heavy buttered pan on a medium heat. Stir with a wooden spoon so it doesn’t catch. When it’s heated through, add in some hot sauce (I like Reggae Reggae for this). Serve it up on a big plate with the scrambled eggs over the top, garnished with a little smoked paprika. Trust me.”
2. Eggs with feta and tomatoes
Charlie Menegatos, owner of London restaurant chain Going Greek, says: “I’m half Greek which means I’ve spent most of my summers in Greece, enjoying a Greek twist on the traditional scrambled egg recipe throughout my childhood.
“The yummy twist is called strapatsada – it sounds odd but in this recipe we add feta cheese and fresh tomatoes [to the eggs]. The salty feta gives an amazing contrast when paired with the sweet tomato. It really is delicious!”
3. Spiced eggs with kimchi
Will Devlin, chef and owner of the The Small Holding, Kent and The Curlew, Sussex, says one of his favourite ways to have scrambled eggs is with kimchi. “The spicy, slightly funky cabbage is so good with the creamy egg,” he says. “We make our own kimchi with cabbage, carrots and radishes grown on the farm.” Fancy it? Find out how to make quick kimchi here.
4. Mexican chipotle scrambled eggs
Chef James Gilhooley, of Cornerstone Kitchen, suggests a Mexican spin on scrambled eggs. Heat a frying pan and rub it with a little oil. Fry off a tortilla, then bake in the oven for 2-3 minutes until its golden brown.
Next, make chipotle sauce. Blitz together: a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons chopped coriander; 1 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; and ½ teaspoon cumin powder. Make your scrambled eggs and serve them in your crispy tortilla, topped with your chipotle sauce.
Sprinkle over some Queso Fresco cheese and chopped coriander, too.