Kitchen tip:
“Stretching eggs” for breakfast means adding a small amount of water,
milk, or fine-chopped vegetables when scrambling or cooking them.
Making eggs go further without altering the taste, allows you to feed more people
with fewer eggs; done by whisking thoroughly w/ added liquid to create a fluffier texture.
Key points about stretching eggs:
The most common method is to add a small amount of milk or water while whisking the eggs.
Fine-chp vegetables like onions, peppers, or mushrooms can be added to bulk up egg mixture.
A low heat and stirring helps cook eggs evenly and prevent them from becoming rubbery.
My mom had 8 mouths to feed, so I grew up watching her stretch eggs every time she used them for scrambling or such, so that’s how I’ve always done it. As you said in your tip, cooking them on a lower heat (I use medium low) helps them not get rubbery.
We always add a little mayo to our eggs when scrambling.