A chef on TikTok has scrambled up some controversy with her “perfect” way to cook scrambled eggs – without a frying pan. Anna, from the Good Food blog, posted a video on TikTok, detailing how she uses a microwave to make creamy scrambled eggs. While some are willing to give it a try, others aren’t convinced.
Here comes the controversial egg hack.
Anna begins her tutorial with a playful disclaimer, acknowledging that her microwave method might draw some “funny looks” from her 46,000 followers.
She cracks four eggs into a Perspex bowl and remarks, “It’s done unconventionally in the microwave.” According to her, the microwave avoids that overly soft, custardy texture or too firm eggs.
What’s the secret to creamy eggs? The microwave!
She then seasons the eggs with black pepper and whisks the mixture until smooth. “This microwave method will give you an extremely creamy curd,” Anna explains confidently.
She promises her followers that they’ll achieve perfectly set, soft eggs every time with this technique. But of course, there’s a catch: no frying pan is involved.
The key? Microwave in one-minute intervals.
After whisking the eggs, Anna advises microwaving the mixture in one-minute intervals. “After each minute, stir in knobs of butter,” she suggests, explaining that this will prevent the eggs from becoming rubbery or overcooked. It takes only two or three minutes, according to her, to create soft, creamy scrambled eggs.
Then, let residual heat work its magic.
Once the eggs start to look softly set, Anna encourages viewers to give them one last stir and let them sit for a few seconds to finish cooking in the residual heat. “This technique is so simple and quick,” she adds, “and you won’t have to worry about overcooking them.”
Now for Anna’s final touch: buttered sourdough.
To complete her recipe, Anna spreads her scrambled eggs on a slice of buttered sourdough bread. “There are so many ways to cook scrambled eggs,” she says, “but I’ve found this straightforward technique delivers brilliant results.”
Anna’s unconventional method certainly delivers speed and convenience – but does it deliver taste?
There were some mixed reactions from viewers.
As with many internet hacks, the reaction to Anna’s microwave scrambled eggs was mixed. One user admitted, “I haven’t microwaved my scrambled eggs in years.” It’s safe to say that some egg purists weren’t ready to abandon their tried-and-true methods.
And the critics aren’t holding back.
Some were even harsher in their criticism. One TikTok viewer described the eggs as looking “absolutely terrible,” adding, “there’s no way it’s worth the saved effort to eat polystyrene.”
Others echoed that sentiment, suggesting the eggs looked overcooked or rubbery despite Anna’s reassurances.
However, there’s support for the microwave method.
However, not everyone was critical. A few viewers praised the simplicity and ease of the microwave method. “Creamy goodness made simple,” one user wrote, complimenting the quick meal.
For those who are short on time, Anna’s method might just be the perfect solution for a fast breakfast.
My thoughts on the microwave scramble.
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Now, I have to admit – personally, I prefer to cook my eggs in the frying pan, and I wouldn’t touch the microwave by a 10-foot pole!
There’s something about watching butter melt in the pan and the gentle stirring over low heat that makes scrambled eggs an art form. But hey, to each their own, right? Maybe Anna’s hack is perfect for those with busy mornings.
Is the microwave method a new cooking trend or just plain lazy?
At the end of the day, the debate over Anna’s microwave scrambled eggs boils down to personal preference. For some, the time-saving hack is a game-changer, while others are staunch defenders of the classic frying pan method.
Whether you’re on Team Microwave or Team Frying Pan, one thing’s for sure: scrambled eggs are always a breakfast favorite – no matter how they’re cooked. As for me, I’ll be over here with my frying pan and butter, happily whisking away.
