By Shireen Jamooji
Boiled eggs are a super convenient and yummy way to snack healthier. They can also be used in salads and sandwiches and are truly a versatile ingredient. But peeling them can be a nightmare! Here are some ways you can avoid the boiled egg frustration.
Fresh eggs can be more difficult to peel, so it's best to use eggs that have been in your refrigerator for about a week. As eggs age, the air pocket inside the shell grows, making it easier to separate the shell from the egg white.
Before boiling the eggs, add a teaspoon of salt to the water. Salt can help weaken the bond between the egg white and the shell, making it easier to peel later.
Before boiling the eggs, add a teaspoon of salt to the water. Salt can help weaken the bond between the egg white and the shell, making it easier to peel later.
After boiling the eggs and allowing them to cool, gently tap one end of the egg on a hard surface this will help loosen the shell and make it easier to remove.
While peeling the eggs, hold them under a stream of running water. The water can help remove any small shell fragments making it easier to slide off the shell.
Begin peeling the egg from the wider end where the air pocket is located. This is typically the easiest part of the egg to peel.
If you're having trouble getting the shell to separate from the egg white, slide a spoon under the shell and twist it slightly to loosen the bond.
Once you have started peeling the egg blow air into the small gap between the shell and the egg white. The air pressure can help loosen the shell.