scrambled eggs

[windycity8]

why is it that when i make this in the microwave it goes very watery? i use skimmed milk and salt in there, no butter, watching the figure!

[4getmenot]

its boiling it thats why. Do it in the pan, I dont ever use butter and like it all creamy, hate it overdone, thas not scrambled egg thats scrambled omelette

[windycity8]

the microwave is boiling it do you mean?

[4getmenot]

yer they are overheating and that water is probably steam settling

[windycity8]

thanks 4getmenot, that sounds about right, will be doing on top of cooker from now on!

[annie0000]

you are overcooking it - you can make it nicely in the micro, but you need to make it really slowly ( few seconds between stirs) on a low power and take it out well before you think it's ready as it carries on cooking for a while. Better in a pot really, but the same applies, take it off the heat before you think it is quite ready.

[4getmenot]

If overcooked in pan you will still get the water

[ummmm]

Scrambled eggs should be made slowly.

[woofgang]

and no milk! that's just adding water to it.

[Kim A]

If you overheat eggs the proteins overcook and toughen up, throwing out water as they tighten. Making scrambled egg in a microwave will never be as successful as making it in a pan, properly and slowly so that you can see and feel the changed in texture as it cooks. However, if you are prepared to cook it a few seconds at a time on a low micro setting, stirring each time, you might just get something semi-edible at the end. It will, however, completely defeat the object of using the microwave as a speedy cooking method, as it will take nearly as long as making it properly, in a pan, with a spoon. Your call, but I know which I'd prefer...

[thetruthhurts]

I always microwave it and it's fine. Small amount of butter,small amount of milk. 100 seconds and hey presto perfect.

[thetruthhurts]

Also leave it to stand for 30 secs as it continues cooking

[hc4361]

I love microwaved scrambled eggs. A bit less milk than in the pan, take out and stir every 30 seconds or so.
Stop the cooking before they are fully cooked - they will continue to cook.

[ummmm]

I always add a splash of milk......so does Jamie Oliver..lol

[Puzzled001]

leave out the milk, just beat the eggs then cook in 10-15 second bursts checking each time.stirring well. stop when still 'just' runny as they continue to cook on their own. then add the butter to cream and eat immediately