Eggs-traordinary controversy: Social media chef scrambles traditional cooking with her recipe

In the digital age, social media platforms have become influential spaces for sharing innovative culinary techniques and recipes.

However, not all cooking methods garner universal acclaim, as evidenced by the recent controversy sparked by an online chef's unconventional approach to preparing a breakfast staple.

This incident highlights the intersection of traditional cooking practices and modern culinary trends, as well as the passionate reactions that arise when established norms are challenged.


The humble scrambled egg, a dish so simple yet so easy to get wrong, has been at the centre of a recent social media uproar.

Bethany, the American amateur chef behind the handle @lilsipper_official, shared a video that showcases her avant-garde approach to achieving what she claimed are the ‘fluffiest scrambled eggs’.

Her method? Boiling the eggs in water. Yes, you read that correctly. Instead of the traditional pan-fry that we're all accustomed to, Bethany poured whisked eggs into a pot of boiling water, instructing her followers to ‘let them cook gently’ until they reach the desired consistency.


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Bethany (@lilsipper_official), a social media chef, sparked controversy with her unique method of making ‘fluffy’ scrambled eggs. Credits: Tiktok / @lilsipper_official


The result, as depicted in the video, is a concoction that resembles a large omelette at first before transforming into what Bethany describes as a ‘dripping mountain of egg’.

‘It's almost impossible to overcook your eggs so you get the perfect eggs every time,’ she stated as she drained the water from her thoroughly soaked eggs.

‘It's like an egg drop soup technique, but you're actually making scrambled eggs.’


The reaction to this unorthodox recipe has been as mixed as the eggs themselves. While some viewers were intrigued by the novelty, others were downright horrified to see water dripping from the cooked eggs.

Comments range from the humorous—‘Not even salt and pepper?! Who hurt you?’—to the critical, with one user lamenting, ‘As someone who makes scrambled eggs almost every day, this hurts me.’

‘Is cooking oil that expensive that you have to use water?’ a third questioned.

Another quipped, ‘Boiled eggs scrambled unseasoned is diabolical.’


Despite the backlash, it's worth noting that Bethany is no stranger to the food scene.

With a cookbook under her belt and a food podcast titled Digest This, she amassed a following of 1.3 million on Instagram, where she promotes recipes aimed at ‘healthy’ and ‘digestive health’.

This also wasn’t the first time egg preparation methods caused a stir online.

Last summer, a video revealing how scrambled eggs are made in bulk at hotels—often from pre-made mixtures in plastic bags—left 20 million viewers with a bad taste in their mouths.

The video showed a cook microwaving and then baking the bagged eggs before serving them, prompting disgust and warnings from viewers to stick to fresh options.


In stark contrast to these controversial methods, Lee Holmes, a holistic chef, shared a more traditional and palatable recipe that was reportedly used to make scrambled eggs for the late Queen Elizabeth.

The Australian cook revealed that the recipe was given to her by a close friend who had worked as a royal chef.

This recipe included refined touches such as nutmeg, lemon rind, and chopped kippers, elevating the dish to a royal standard.

You can watch Bethany’s full video here:


Source: Tiktok / @lilsipper_official

The debate over unconventional cooking methods, as sparked by Bethany's unique scrambled egg recipe, has reignited interest in perfecting this breakfast staple.

While some techniques may raise eyebrows, others have earned widespread acclaim.

This brings us to the insights from Australian celebrity chef Dan Churchill, who shared his expert tips for making the perfect scrambled eggs.

By comparing these differing approaches, we can explore a range of strategies to elevate this classic dish.
Key Takeaways

  • A social media content creator named Bethany (@lilsipper_official) sparked controversy with her unique method for making ‘fluffy’ scrambled eggs by boiling them in water.
  • The unusual technique involved pouring whisked eggs into boiling water and letting them cook until solid, which she claimed makes it nearly impossible to overcook the eggs.
  • Social media users expressed horror and disbelief at the method, especially due to the lack of seasoning and the appearance of waterlogged eggs.
  • Despite criticism, Bethany has a large following for her health-focused recipes aimed at digestive health, and she has authored a cookbook and hosted a food podcast.
Have you tried any unconventional cooking methods that have raised eyebrows but delighted your taste buds? Or do you believe in the sanctity of traditional cooking techniques? We invite you to share your thoughts on this egg-citing debate in the comments below!
 
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I will stick to the way I cook scrambled eggs that everyone loves ❤️

Mine are pretty healthy and cooked the traditional way

I love traditional cooking although I'm open to new ideas .

Anyone can become a hit with cooking on social media .

I can't wait until I start posting videos on Instagram and YouTube. We will see how many followers I end up with
 
typical dickheaded Yanks. They stuff everything up and as for "royal eggs" what the hell has kippers got to do with scrambled eggs? I love eggs and I love fish but would never put them together. In fact I don't even watch tv cooking show. We have so many overweight people and these shows keep cooking sugar filled dishes, esp sweets.
 
I will stick to the way I cook scrambled eggs that everyone loves ❤️

Mine are pretty healthy and cooked the traditional way

I love traditional cooking although I'm open to new ideas .

Anyone can become a hit with cooking on social media .

I can't wait until I start posting videos on Instagram and YouTube. We will see how many followers I end up with.
sorry Suzanne but I won't be one of them...this is the only place I go. Don't trust anywhere else
 
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Sorry folks, but I do scrambled eggs the same way my Scottish grandmother made them, and it's not with oil or in a frying pan; it's in a pot with melted butter, whisked eggs and salt and pepper. You have to keep stirring so it doesn't stick to the pot. If you add grated cheese you get Welsh rarebit 😆 I'm 85, my grandmother was born in 1872 so I think she used the traditional method (no one used oil back then), which always turns out fluffy.
 
Sorry folks, but I do scrambled eggs the same way my Scottish grandmother made them, and it's not with oil or in a frying pan; it's in a pot with melted butter, whisked eggs and salt and pepper. You have to keep stirring so it doesn't stick to the pot. If you add grated cheese you get Welsh rarebit 😆 I'm 85, my grandmother was born in 1872 so I think she used the traditional method (no one used oil back then), which always turns out fluffy.
that is so familiar... YUM.
 
This isn't new. Glen and friends, is a Canadian Chef. I watched him do this as well, and this is going back 4 or 5 years ago. Yes he is on Fb.
 
Sorry folks, but I do scrambled eggs the same way my Scottish grandmother made them, and it's not with oil or in a frying pan; it's in a pot with melted butter, whisked eggs and salt and pepper. You have to keep stirring so it doesn't stick to the pot. If you add grated cheese you get Welsh rarebit 😆 I'm 85, my grandmother was born in 1872 so I think she used the traditional method (no one used oil back then), which always turns out fluffy.
Oh me too, that is how my mother taught me & I still do it the same way!
 
I love cooked eggs except when they are scrambled. Boiled and fried....YES!!

And that abomination - egg sandwiches! Foul smelling creatures that remind me of someone's sneaky rectal emissions!
My favourite cooked eggs are scrambled the way I do it, which is the common way, I think. Also I like fried, boiled and poached but the yolk must be cooked solid. Can’t stand runny yolks.🤢
 
Sorry folks, but I do scrambled eggs the same way my Scottish grandmother made them, and it's not with oil or in a frying pan; it's in a pot with melted butter, whisked eggs and salt and pepper. You have to keep stirring so it doesn't stick to the pot. If you add grated cheese you get Welsh rarebit 😆 I'm 85, my grandmother was born in 1872 so I think she used the traditional method (no one used oil back then), which always turns out fluffy.
This how I do scrambled eggs. My son does it in he microwave. As people say, each to their own.
 
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It is bewildering why anyone could be butt hurt over cooking methods for scrambled eggs!!!! Cooking them in water is brilliant and most likely healthier. I wish I had thought of it.
 

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