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Spring Scrambled Eggs

A variant of Erken's scrambled eggs in which 1 tbsp chervil, 1 tbsp tarragon, chopped parsley and 1 tsp leek are stirred in together with the cream at the end.

Source: Henriette Schønberg Erken, Stor kokebok, 1914-utg. s. 11 (falt i det fri)

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About the dish

A variant of the basic scrambled eggs in "Stor kokebok" (1914), freshened with the herbs of spring – chervil, tarragon, parsley and leek.

How to make it

  1. 1

    Make the scrambled eggs

    Whisk the eggs, salt and pepper together. Melt 30 g butter in a pot, pour in the egg mixture and stir over moderate heat until the mixture is just set.

  2. 2

    Add the herbs

    Take the pot off the heat and stir in 40 g butter little by little, then the cream together with the chervil, tarragon, parsley and leek.

  3. 3

    Serve

    Serve the scrambled eggs at once.

Changes from the original

Units modernized. The amount of parsley is given without measure in the original ("1 chopped parsley") and is interpreted here as 1 tablespoon chopped parsley. The base recipe's amounts are repeated in the ingredient list so the recipe can be followed on its own.

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1914 (korrekturlest, s. 11)1949 (korrekturlest, s. 16)~50% av teksten endretfjernetlagt til
Egg, smør, pepper, salt og fløte som ovenstaaende tilsættes: ovenstående til settes: 1 spiseskefuld spiseskjefull kjørvelblade 1 spiseskefuld estragonblade 1 hakket persille 1 teske teskje hakket purre. purre 1 spiseskjefull estragonblade. Dette røres i samtidig med fløten. Kokes ellers som ovenfor forklaret. oven for forklart.

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Frequently asked questions

What distinguishes spring scrambled eggs from ordinary scrambled eggs?
It is enriched with fresh spring herbs: 1 tablespoon chervil leaves, 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, chopped parsley and 1 teaspoon chopped leek. Otherwise it is made from eggs, butter, pepper, salt and cream like ordinary scrambled eggs.
When should the herbs be stirred in?
The herbs are stirred in at the same time as the cream, before the egg mixture sets. Then it is finished cooking/stirring like ordinary scrambled eggs.
How many servings and how long does the dish take?
The recipe is intended for 3 servings and takes about 25 minutes in all.
Where does the recipe come from?
From Henriette Schønberg Erken's "Stor kokebok" from 1914, page 11, under hot and cold small dishes (egg dishes).

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