Easy eggs: The secret to flawless peeling every time
Hard-boiled eggs frequently make an appearance on the breakfast table and are often used in salads or egg paste. Although cooking them is straightforward, peeling can be somewhat tricky. However, there's a simple method to make peeling easier.
Torn egg whites, tiny bits of shell, and a lot of frustration - peeling eggs can indeed be troublesome. But there's no need to waste time on such issues when a solution is nearby. Simply take a regular container from the cupboard and prepare some cold water. This easy trick will put an end to family disputes about who should peel the eggs.
How to cook hard-boiled eggs?
Cooking a hard-boiled egg isn't difficult, but many people wonder how long the eggs should stay in the pot. Overcooking them will lead to an unattractive grey ring around the yolk, whereas undercooking will leave the yolk runny.
Place the eggs in a pot, cover them with cold water, add a bit of salt, and bring to the boil. From the moment the first bubbles appear and the water starts boiling vigorously, count precisely 8 minutes. After this time, promptly drain the boiling water and replace it with cold water to stop the cooking process.
Method for peeling eggs
Once the eggs are ready, it's time for the least popular task, which is peeling. Instead of picking at shell pieces, cool the eggs and then grab a glass or a container if you have several eggs.
Pour cold water over the bottom of the container and shake it vigorously until the shells begin to crack. This allows water to seep inside, providing the necessary slip to separate the white from the shell. Then simply take out the eggs and peel them effortlessly with your hands.
Thanks to shaking or tapping, microcracks form in the eggshell. Additionally, rapidly cooling the egg in cold water causes the egg white to contract, making it easier to detach from the shell. If you gently tap the cooked egg and place it in cold water, you'll achieve a similar result—the shell will break into smaller pieces, and the temperature difference will make it easier to separate the shell from the white.
