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Add the heavy cream (60 ml / 1/4 cup) and salt (3 g / 1/2 tsp). Whisk vigorously until the mixture is uniform and slightly frothy.","group":"Preparation","title":"In a medium bowl, crack the 4 eggs","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Place a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Add 1 tbsp of butter (14 g) and let it melt until it starts to foam slightly.","group":"Cooking","title":"Place a non-stick skillet","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"Pour the egg mixture into the skillet. Let it sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds until the edges begin to set.","group":"Cooking","title":"Pour the egg mixture","timerMinutes":1,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Using a rubber spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center to create large, soft curds. Continue this process, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes.","group":"Cooking","title":"Using a rubber spatula, gently push the eggs from the edges toward the center","timerMinutes":3,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"When the eggs are mostly set but still look moist and shiny, remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the remaining 1 tbsp of butter (14 g) for extra gloss and creaminess.","group":"Finishing","title":"When the eggs are mostly set but still look moist and shiny","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"},{"id":"instruction-6","text":"Plate immediately. Garnish with ground black pepper and chopped chives (3 g / 1 tbsp).","group":"Finishing","title":"Plate immediately","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Finishing"}],"notes":"For the creamiest results, cook the eggs over medium-low heat and remove them from the pan while they still look slightly underdone, as they will continue to cook from residual heat.","cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["German"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["saute"],"equipment":["non-stick skillet","rubber spatula","whisk","mixing bowl"],"diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","low_carb"],"allergens":["eggs","milk"],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":2,"unit":"serving","note":""},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"Scrambled eggs are best served immediately and do not hold well for make-ahead purposes."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge, though the texture will become rubbery.","reheatingNotes":"Reheat gently in a microwave at 50% power or in a pan with a little butter."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fruhrei_f1018fd6fb%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=c19adbd1-f58c-4445-aa1e-3e974bdc30a7","imageAlt":"Scrambled Eggs (Rührei) — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["eggs","creamy","quick","high-protein","classic","german-style"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Scrambled Eggs (Rührei)","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T03:30:57.120Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T03:30:57.120Z","related":[{"id":"beans_on_toast_090f05da86","slug":"beans-on-toast","title":"Beans on Toast","description":"A comforting and iconic British breakfast classic consisting of savory tomato-sauced baked beans served over warm, buttery toasted bread.","serves":1,"time":{"prepMinutes":2,"cookMinutes":6,"totalMinutes":8,"activeMinutes":8},"cuisine":{"group":"Western European","specific":["British"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Fbeans_on_toast_090f05da86%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=7e734a02-c405-4f58-9782-ca0a7c25a806","imageAlt":"Beans on Toast — recipe cover","tags":["comfort food","easy","quick","british","beans"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":4,"stepCount":5},{"id":"broodje_haring_91c744a5f1","slug":"broodje-haring-dutch-herring-sandwich","title":"Broodje Haring (Dutch Herring Sandwich)","description":"A quintessential Dutch street food staple. 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