
A historical side dish from The White House cook book; a comprehensive cyclopedia of information for the home .. (1913).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
Remove the skins from a dozen tomatoes
cut them up in a saucepan
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add a little butter, pepper and salt
when sufficiently boiled, beat up five or six eggs and just before you serve turn them into the saucepan with the tomatoes, and stir one way for two minutes, allowing them time to be done thoroughly
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
Cooking the tomatoes first concentrates their flavor by evaporating excess moisture and breaking down their cell walls, releasing umami-rich glutamates. Adding beaten eggs at the end and stirring in one direction creates tender curds by gently coagulating the proteins without overworking them. The low-and-slow scrambling technique prevents the eggs from becoming rubbery, while the tomato's acidity keeps the curds soft and prevents overcooking.
The tomatoes can be peeled, chopped, and cooked down up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before adding the eggs. Do not add eggs until ready to serve, as scrambled eggs do not reheat well.
This dish is best served immediately. If necessary, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the eggs will lose their creamy texture. Reheat very gently over low heat, stirring constantly, or microwave in 15-second intervals.
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The tomatoes can be peeled, chopped, and cooked down up to 1 day ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and reheat gently before adding the eggs. Do not add eggs until ready to serve, as scrambled eggs do not reheat well.
This dish is best served immediately. If necessary, leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 day, but the eggs will lose their creamy texture. Reheat very gently over low heat, stirring constantly, or microwave in 15-second intervals.