Scrambled eggs are convenient and delicious, but many people end up with eggs that are either completely broken and shapeless, or overcooked. Sometimes they even burn in the pan or have an eggy smell. Actually, if you add two secret ingredients when you beat the eggs, you can easily make perfect scrambled eggs.
The first secret ingredient is cooking wine. This not only allows you to use less oil but also makes the eggs more tender and flavorful. When you add a little cooking wine to the beaten eggs, the small amount of alcohol in it will cause the egg proteins to set much faster when heated. This helps the eggs hold their shape and not break apart. Additionally, the proteins set before they have a chance to become tough, resulting in more tender scrambled eggs. At the same time, cooking wine is also excellent for removing the eggy taste, cutting through the richness, and enhancing the flavor. Generally, for 5 eggs, about 5 grams of cooking wine is sufficient. It's important not to add too much cooking wine, and you should not use baijiu (a strong Chinese liquor) as a substitute.
The other secret ingredient is water. When you beat the eggs, add water and mix them well. Then, cook them over low and slow heat in a pan. The eggs will have a particularly tender and smooth texture and are less likely to burn in the pan. For 5 eggs, adding about 50 grams of water is suitable, with a maximum of 100 grams. Adding too much can cause oil to splatter when you add the mixture to the pan. Also, be sure to whisk the water and eggs thoroughly.
The Nutritional Ranking of Egg Cooking Methods
That eggs are nutritious is almost common knowledge. They are hailed with grand titles like "the world's most nutritious breakfast," "the ideal nutrition warehouse," and "the highest quality protein." But did you know that different cooking methods, such as boiled, steamed, poached, or scrambled, have a significant impact on the nutritional absorption of eggs? In this article, we invite authoritative nutritionists to provide a detailed analysis of the nutritional value of eggs and to create an "Egg Cooking Methods Ranking." This will tell you which cooking method is best for maximizing protein absorption, benefiting your heart, and supplementing vitamins.