Perfect Scrambled Eggs

by wiffy on November 9, 2009
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in Breakfast, Recipes, Western

Rustic Singapore
A simple and delicious breakfast - scrambled eggs with goat’s milk and parmesan toast

Celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay may be known to be mean, but he also makes a mean meal of scrambled eggs as well. I saw his recipe at lifehacker which also comes with a youtube video demonstrating how he does his scrambled eggs. I tried the recipe and it sure was a winner - the scrambled eggs are of a nice velvety and creamy consistency. He uses interesting techniques such as only whisking the eggs in the pan and seasoning them only at the end - who would have guess that these are the secrets to perfect scrambled eggs? ;)

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Ingredients
(serves 2)

- 4 eggs (see cooking note 1)
- 1/2 tbsp crème fraîche (see cooking note 2)
- small knob of butter (roughly 20g)
- chopped chives
- sea salt and freshly cracked pepper

Directions
1. Break eggs in a saucepan and add butter. Do not whisk the eggs or season them at this point.
2. Turn on the flame and whisk the eggs in the pan using the spatula.
3. Keep stirring the egg mixture, and as soon as it starts to thicken a little, get it off the heat and continue stirring.
4. Alternate between stirring the eggs while they are on and off the heat, repeat a few times (about 3-4) until the scrambled eggs are of the right consistency (creamy and fluffy).
5. Take the eggs off the heat, mix in crème fraîche to cool it down, season with salt and pepper and fold in some chopped chives.

Gordon Ramsay’s Perfect Scrambled Eggs Tips:
- Whisk the eggs only when they are in the pan.
- Give the eggs a break from the heat once they get going, so they can combine and avoid drying out.
- Season the eggs right at the end. If you season them in the beginning, the salt will break down the eggs and they will turn watery.

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Cooking Tips:
1. The original recipe calls for 3 eggs per person, I reduce it to 2 eggs per person to suit my preference.
2. If you cannot find crème fraîche (I saw it at Cold Storage Centrepoint Singapore, but quite expensive), you can substitute with fresh cream, thickened cream, heavy cream or sour cream.
3. I had my scrambled eggs with parmesan toast. To do this, mix equal amount of butter and grated parmesan cheese, spread the mixture over my baguette and toast it in the oven till its warm.

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1 Precious Pea November 9, 2009 at 4:51 pm

Ahhh..looks perfect indeed!! Mine always turned out dry and slightly burn.

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2 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 11:25 am

hehe maybe u can try the “secret” technique of taking it off the heat and on again so that it won’t overcook :)

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3 skinnymum November 9, 2009 at 6:20 pm

will try this out …… yummy!

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4 nina November 9, 2009 at 7:06 pm

I am not a Ramsay fan, but I am a scrambled egg fan, so I’ll have to humble myself and learn from the master!!! Good photos!!

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5 peachkins November 9, 2009 at 7:58 pm

perfect indeed.

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6 Little Inbox November 9, 2009 at 8:21 pm

Who doesn’t love scrambled egg for breakfast? I just love it! :D

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7 Margot November 9, 2009 at 9:21 pm

I should visit more often… I missed some great recipes here! :)
Love the images.
Just had some scrambled eggs with green peppers and red onion.
Next time I will try your recipe ;)

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8 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 11:26 am

Thanks Margot :) Your scrambled eggs must be really colourful and delish, love the ingredients.

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9 Marysol November 9, 2009 at 10:27 pm

NC, that looks just like the breakfast in my dream last night :-)

I’ve always added a little heavy cream to my scrambled eggs, but your version, using crème fraîche sounds a whole lot richer!
Btw, I love that outrageously-cute breakfast plate.

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10 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 11:29 am

Yes isn’t the breakfast plate the cutest. Got it at a steal for S$2 hehe … so I’m not the only one who dreams about food :)

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11 Ching November 10, 2009 at 12:43 am

Simple and nutritious!

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12 Gwynne November 10, 2009 at 1:54 am

These look *fantastic*. Beautiful pictures.

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13 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 11:30 am

Thanks for your comment, and welcome :)

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14 Art and Appetite November 10, 2009 at 4:23 am

Will definitely try.

The pictures are awesome…can you be my photographer? hehe.

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15 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 11:30 am

You take such gorgeous pictures! Thanks for dropping by, glad to find your blog :)

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16 ravenouscouple November 10, 2009 at 6:52 am

Gordon Ramsey tests his cooks on how they scramble eggs before he hires them…looks like you would pass!!

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17 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 11:31 am

ah but he won’t hire me now coz I called him mean :o

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18 tigerfish November 10, 2009 at 7:00 am

I’ve heard more than one way of making scrambled eggs :D
Gorgeous photo you have.

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19 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 12:07 pm

Yes, interesting to learn all the various techniques. This one fascinates me :)

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20 Mrs Ergül November 10, 2009 at 10:07 am

I think you have already developed your own photography style as I am now able to identify your photos when I see them on Foodgawker!

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21 wiffy November 10, 2009 at 12:07 pm

it sounds like an invisible NoobCook stamp and only friends wearing special goggles can see :D

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22 Big boys Oven November 10, 2009 at 10:58 am

that is definitely the perfect scrambled egg! perfect!

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23 Lia Chen November 10, 2009 at 4:18 pm

Will try those techniques for scrambled eggs … your photography is great!! Love to visit your blog (^.^)

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24 wiffy November 11, 2009 at 11:55 am

Thank you! I enjoyed your blog and photography too ^_^

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25 Nate November 10, 2009 at 8:58 pm

Aside from chives, you can also add chopped rosemary to your eggs.

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26 wiffy November 11, 2009 at 11:57 am

Thanks for your tip!

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27 dhanggit November 10, 2009 at 10:17 pm

i always fail making scrambled eggs, i guess i’ll be bookmarking this post of yours :-) yummy photo as usual!!

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28 wiffy November 11, 2009 at 11:58 am

The techniques are quite fail-safe, hope this works for you. Thanks!

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29 lisaiscooking November 11, 2009 at 6:33 am

Sounds like a great technique, and the creme fraiche sounds delicious.

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30 wiffy November 11, 2009 at 11:58 am

Unfortunately it’s so hard to find creme fraiche so I have to substitute with sour cream or cream :p

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31 Janet@ Gourmet Traveller 88 November 11, 2009 at 6:34 am

Great tips. I am watching the new F word series of Gordon Ramsay, like it alot.

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32 Eat. Travel. Eat! November 11, 2009 at 8:40 am

What a great idea! Do not remember seeing this on TV at all so great to learn this tip. I too like Lifehacker. Great website :). As usual I love the setup and the clarity of the photos in this post.

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33 Juliana November 11, 2009 at 11:17 am

Yes, simple and perfect…the addition of the creme is a must for a nice scramble eggs. Great pictures!

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34 Susan November 12, 2009 at 8:02 pm

Lovely, light breakfast, Wiffy. And charming photos, too. :up: I’d much rather dine at your place than Ramsay’s. I understand he can curdle eggs just by looking at them. :vangry:

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35 wiffy November 12, 2009 at 11:35 pm

Really! Gordon’s gonna be really angry with me now. LOL at your comment :D

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36 i-love-to-eat November 15, 2009 at 12:57 pm

tried the recipe! it’s yummy even though i didn’t add in any of the cream you mentioned. i guess after adding it will taste even better!

by the way, may i know where did you buy the glass bottle which you use to contain the goat milk? thanks!

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37 wiffy November 16, 2009 at 9:32 am

hello, glad u like the recipe :) I bought the glass bottle from Daiso Singapore.

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38 eggs November 20, 2009 at 1:32 pm

my perfect scrambled eggs are achieved by beating VERY lightly and softly in the bowl first (3-4beats). When pouring in the pan I used a wooden spatula to continuously go at opposite poles direction (12 and 6 O’clock, 9 and 3 o’clock, 10 and 4, 2 and 8, repeat) and stop when its still moist, curdled and fluffy! yum

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39 wiffy November 20, 2009 at 1:39 pm

yum! sounds like a really nice and simple method too! thanks for sharing.

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