Butter, cream, and various dairy products remain favourite additions for those seeking to master scrambled eggs. However, technique is still pivotal; cook eggs for a few seconds too long and they turn dry, regardless of what you add to the pan. One culinary expert has disclosed a little-known trick for this weekend favourite that promises great results every time.
Phil Bianchi, a culinary specialist and flavour expert at the Gift of Oil, explained that he avoids creamy ingredients, which often bind the eggs into a silken delight. He said: “The simple trick of using olive oil instead of milk will result in the fluffiest and smoothest scrambled eggs—giving you a restaurant-quality dish in the comfort of your home.”
Phil added: “The best thing about olive oil is that you can also experiment with different flavours by using infused olive oils. Why not add a little chilli-infused olive oil or basil-infused olive oil to your eggs—a simple dish with so many flavours!”
Phil’s scrambled eggs recipe
Ingredients
- Four eggs
- Two tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and white pepper
How to make creamy scrambled eggs
When avoiding dairy ingredients, Phil advocates for a more delicate technique.
He explained: “For the perfect scramble, cook the eggs on a low heat and remove the pan every 30 seconds to let the eggs breathe. This will prevent them from over cooking and becoming quite stiff.”
The flavour specialist also recommended avoiding conventional seasonings.
“Other delicious store cupboard ingredients to add include chilli flakes, parmesan, fresh parsley, pink Himalayan salt, and my favourite, white pepper—not black pepper,” said Phil.
To prepare the eggs, crack them into a non-stick pan lightly coated with your preferred olive oil and add a dash of water.
Whisk the eggs and water until completely smooth, then place the pan over gentle-to-medium heat on the stovetop. Keep stirring the mixture until the eggs start to “look fluffy with a smooth texture”.
Phil suggested removing them from the heat moments before the eggs appear fully set, as the remaining heat will finish the cooking process.
Dust the finished eggs with your selected seasoning before serving, then carefully plate the eggs atop some wholemeal toast.