How to Boil Eggs for Easy Peeling, Practical Steps You Must Try

Kapanlagi.com - Boiled eggs are a practical and nutritious breakfast choice. However, we often face issues such as the egg yolk turning grayish-green or difficulty peeling the shell. These problems usually occur due to mistakes in the boiling technique.

A small mistake when boiling eggs can affect the final result. “Boiling eggs is simple, but if you make a misstep, the outcome can be far from expectations,” said Neli from Delicious Meets Healthy.

Here are some tips and easy steps from Neli to help you achieve perfectly boiled eggs that are easy to peel.

1. Preparation Before Boiling Eggs

Before starting, choose fresh eggs with intact shells without cracks. Good preparation will affect the final result of boiling.

Use a large pot that can hold all the eggs without overlapping.
Fill the pot with cold water until it covers the eggs by about 2–3 cm. Cold water helps ensure even heating.
Add a little salt or vinegar to the water to prevent the shells from cracking.

2. The Right Way to Boil Eggs

Paying attention to the temperature and time is very important to produce boiled eggs that meet your expectations. Here are the steps:

Place the eggs in a pot filled with cold water, then heat it over high heat until the water boils.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium to keep the temperature stable.
Boil the eggs for 6–7 minutes to achieve a creamy yolk that is not too hard.

“Don’t boil the eggs for too long, as this can cause a change in the color of the yolk and the texture to become less pleasant,” added Neli.

3. Quickly Cooling the Eggs

This step is important to stop the cooking process while also making peeling easier.

After boiling, immediately transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water.
Let the eggs sit in the ice water for a few minutes until they are completely cool.
Alternatively, the eggs can also be placed under running water until their temperature drops.

4. Tips for Easy Egg Peeling

Peeling eggs can often be a challenge, especially if the shell sticks. To make it easier, follow these steps:

Gently tap the eggshell until it cracks, then roll it on the table to even out the cracks.
Start peeling from the wider end, where there is usually an air pocket.
If the shell is still hard to remove, soak it again in cold water or place it under running water.

5. Egg Doneness Guide

Everyone has different preferences for egg doneness. Use the following guide to achieve the texture you desire:

Soft-boiled egg (4 minutes): Runny yolk with set whites.
Custardy soft-boiled egg (6 minutes): Soft yet firm yolk.
Creamy hard-boiled egg (7 minutes): Cooked yolk but still creamy.
Very firm hard-boiled egg (9 minutes): Perfectly solid yolk.

6. Does salt in water help make peeling eggs easier?

Salt can help strengthen the shell, reducing the risk of cracking, but it does not directly affect the ease of peeling the eggs.

7. How can you tell if an egg is cooked?

Use a timer according to the time guidelines or spin the egg on the table. A cooked egg will spin steadily, while a raw egg tends to wobble.

8. Is ice water mandatory after boiling eggs?

Ice water is highly recommended as it stops the cooking process and makes peeling the shell easier.

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