Really Good Scrambled Eggs

Summary by Krater

J. Kenji López-Alt demonstrates a technique for making scrambled eggs using cornstarch, water, and butter whisked into cold eggs before cooking in a skillet.

From the video

Answers: How do you make tender and creamy scrambled eggs with cornstarch?

• Scrambled eggs technique
• Cornstarch in scrambled eggs
• Butter in scrambled eggs
• Egg protein matrix
• Preheating skillet with water

Ingredients

• bread
• water
• 1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
• 4 eggs
• butter
• salt
• pepper

What it concludes

• Adding water to a skillet helps regulate the pan temperature to prevent butter from burning before it foams.
• Cornstarch acts as a physical barrier and thickener that prevents egg proteins from over-tightening and squeezing out liquid.
• Salting eggs before cooking breaks down egg proteins so they stay tender and retain moisture.
• Whisking cold butter cubes directly into raw eggs creates localized pockets of cooler eggs and a creamy sauce texture.