Hard-boiled eggs are used in many recipes and are also a great source of protein for those looking to eat healthily. However, shelling these little wonders can sometimes be a difficult task and take a lot of time. Don’t worry, we have the perfect solution for you: this trick will have you peeling eggs in less than 10 seconds ! So, follow us to find out how to make this process quick and easy.
Classic method: soak eggs in cold water
Most people know that one of the easiest ways to peel a hard-boiled egg is to soak it in a bowl of cold water before you start peeling it. This technique works by rapidly cooling the egg, making it easier for the shell to separate from the membrane beneath it. But even though this method is quite effective, it still requires time and patience to roll out each egg individually.
Why doesn’t this technique always work?
Unfortunately, it often happens that the shell still adheres too much to the egg white when using this technique, making the peeling process particularly tedious. This problem can occur when the egg has not been cooked properly or if it is too fresh. In fact, the most recent eggs have a shell that sticks more and therefore does not come off as easily.
The magic solution: simply add salt or lemon to the cooking water
But then, how can we improve this classic method and speed up the egg peeling process? The answer lies in a single ingredient: salt or even better, the lemon. By simply adding these two elements to the egg cooking water before bringing them to the boil, you will make life much easier afterwards.
How does it work?
The main benefit of adding salt or lemon to the egg cooking water is that they help facilitate the peeling of the shell from the egg white, making the peeling process much faster and less frustrating. The salt acts on the chemical composition of the water, while the lemon provides acidity which will have the effect of softening the shell. These two ingredients will help separate the membrane from the shell and make it much easier to remove.
Use the slice technique
After having cooked the eggs with salt or lemon, and letting them cool as we advised you previously, here is another tip for peeling them quickly and efficiently: the technique of slices. Simply take a sharp knife and cut a thin slice off one end of the egg, then do the same on the other side. This will break the shell in two separate places.
Roll the egg between your hands to make peeling a snap
Now that you have made these two incisions, all you have to do is roll the egg between the palms of both hands, so as to gently detach the shell from the egg white. You will then notice after just a few seconds that it comes off easily, effortlessly and without damaging the hard-boiled egg. This tip, combined with that of salt or lemon, will really save you precious time.
Why is this tip a revolution in your kitchen?
First of all, it will considerably reduce the time spent peeling eggs, which is not negligible, especially when you are preparing a dish requiring a large quantity of hard-boiled eggs, such as a Niçoise salad or a vegetable cake for example. Additionally, this method will also make the eggs easier to handle, and therefore less likely to be damaged or broken during peeling. Finally, this revolutionary trick doesn’t require any specific utensils or techniques, so it’s something everyone can try and adopt right away.
So don’t hesitate any longer, implement these tips to peel your eggs quickly and easily! You will see that you will no longer waste time removing the shells and that your kitchen will become a real space for culinary creativity. And for even more innovative and practical ideas, stay tuned to our blog!
