When the shell cracks into tiny pieces and the inner membrane won't come off, proven home tricks can come to the rescue.
Many of them are passed down from generation to generation. Thanks to them, peeling eggs will be quick and easy. Here are the details!
Why is it worth eating eggs? They are a real treasure trove of nutritional value.
They contain complete protein, amino acids, unsaturated fatty acids, vitamins (A, E, K, D, B vitamins) and minerals. They are delicious and versatile – you can eat them hard-boiled, soft-boiled, fried, poached, in an omelette, or scrambled eggs.
To enjoy their taste, you first have to peel them. Our grandmothers had their own ways for that.
How to easily peel hard-boiled eggs?
To hard-boil an egg, place it in boiling water for about 8-10 minutes. Once the eggs are cooked, use one of these simple tricks to easily remove the shell:
1. The spoon trick
- With a sharp knife, cut the boiled egg in half, then hollow out each half with a spoon.
- Take a few pieces of shell off the bottom of the egg to make a hole, then stick a spoon in it. Twist it around and the shell practically falls off by itself.
2. Use cold water
After boiling the eggs, pour cold water over them and gently tap them against the pot to crack the shell. After 2-3 minutes, the shell will start to come off by itself, and you can remove the rest without any problem.
Other tricks for easy egg peeling:
- Cooking in salted water: add salt to the water to make the shell come off more easily.
- Lemon or vinegar: Add two slices of lemon or a dash of vinegar to the water. They won't affect the taste of the eggs, but they will make peeling them a pleasure.
Now that you know these simple tricks, peeling eggs will become a piece of cake.
This article was originally published by Onet.