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Brilio.net - Boiled eggs are one of the simple foods that are almost always present in every home. In addition to being easy to make, boiled eggs are also rich in nutrients and are suitable for combining with various dishes. Starting from healthy breakfasts , practical provisions, to lunch side dishes, boiled eggs can always be relied on.
Reported from WebMD, boiled eggs contain many health benefits, such as strengthening bones, healthy eyes, helping to lower bad cholesterol, and supporting diet programs because they are low in calories but high in protein. No wonder many people make it a daily food choice.
Although it seems simple, it turns out that many people still have difficulty peeling boiled eggs. Often, the shell sticks tightly to the egg white, making it difficult to peel and the results are not smooth. To overcome this problem, many people usually add salt or vinegar to the boiling water. However, what if you don't have these ingredients at home? Don't worry, there are other tricks you can try!
Tricks for boiling eggs so they are easy to peel and smooth without salt or vinegarOne of the popular culinary content creators, Bayashi, shares an easy way to boil eggs so that the results are smoother and easier to peel, without the need for additional kitchen ingredients such as salt or vinegar. The method is very simple:
1. Pierce the Bottom of the Egg Before Boiling
- Use a needle or pin to prick the bottom of the egg before placing it in the boiling water.
- This small hole will help to release air from inside the egg, thus preventing the shell from cracking during the boiling process.
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2. Put the Eggs in Boiling Water
- Once the water is boiling, carefully add the eggs. Boiling the eggs directly in boiling water can help the shells come off more easily after they are cooked.
3. Boil to desired doneness level
- If you like half-boiled eggs, boil them for 6-7 minutes. If you want perfectly cooked eggs, boil them for about 10-12 minutes.
4. Cool Eggs Before Peeling
- Once cooked, remove the eggs and place them in cold water or ice water for a few minutes. This helps loosen the membrane between the egg white and the shell, making them easier to peel.
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With this trick, you don't have to bother looking for salt or vinegar to get perfect egg peeling results. Simply by piercing the bottom of the egg before boiling, the results will be smoother and won't break!
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As reported by MyRecipes, this method is effective because the small hole at the bottom of the egg provides an outlet for the air inside, so that the shell does not break due to heat pressure during boiling.
So, are you interested in trying this trick at home?
5 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)1. Can all types of eggs use this trick?
- Yes, this trick can be applied to all types of eggs, be it kampung chicken eggs, broiler chicken eggs, or duck eggs.
2. Why do you have to pierce the bottom of the egg before boiling it?
- Piercing the bottom of the egg helps the air inside to escape, reducing the risk of the shell breaking and making the peeling process easier.
3. Does this trick still work if the egg is put in cold water before heating?
- This trick is more effective if the egg is placed directly into the boiling water, because the sudden change in temperature helps to release the membrane between the egg white and the shell.
4. What if you don't have a needle or pin to pierce the egg?
- You can try boiling the eggs as usual, then immediately putting them in ice water after they are cooked to help peel the shells more easily.
5. How long do eggs need to be soaked in cold water after boiling?
- About 5-10 minutes is enough to make the eggs easier to peel without damaging the texture.
Now, you don't have to worry anymore about hard-to-peel boiled eggs. With this simple trick, your boiled eggs will be smoother and tastier to eat! Come on, try it yourself at home!
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