Ok, so love is in the air. If you fancy knocking up a bit of Valentine's breakfast for the one you love, why not try this version of Scrambled Egg's...
So this is something I learnt along the way from watching some old Ramsay programme quite a while ago, and hats off to him, it works very well. The technique is a bit different to normal.
You'll need (For 2 people);
6 eggs (As fresh as possible, and Free Range. Use less eggs if not as greedy as me!)
A knob of butter (not marge!)
A generous splash of cream (milk will do if you don't have cream, just won't be as rich and luxurious)
Salt (sounds stupid, but there is nicer types of salt, I use Maldon Sea Salt) and Pepper
A pan (obviously, try not to use too small a pan as it makes it harder to work the eggs)
A spatula or wooden spoon (I use a heat proof spatula, they're very useful)
Any additonal flavours (only if you want, thinly sliced Truffle, fried Lardons or Mushrooms etc.)
Crack the eggs into the pan, and add the Butter and Cream. Do NOT whisk the eggs or add any salt and pepper (do this at the end, the salt breaks down egg white and effects the texture)
Put the pan on the heat and start to work the eggs with the spatula. What you've got to bear in mind is that the pan holds quite a lot of residual heat even when its not on the hob. Every so often take the pan off the heat, and keep working it away from the heat. Keep repeating this process (by taking the eggs off the heat every so often you avoid over cooking the eggs with the residual heat)
I like my scrambled eggs a little runny, so when I feel its getting close to how I like it I take it off the heat and work it, the residual heat might be enough to finish it. If not I briefly put it back on the heat.
Now you should season the eggs with the salt and pepper. You should taste as you season (in all cooking) and just be wary that if you're adding anything salty (eg Bacon, Lardons), they eggs won't need as much salt.
And thats it. Sounds a bit complicated, but its not really. Just a case of paying attention to the cooking and seasoning.
