Peel Boiled Eggs Effortlessly with One Ingredient to Remove the Shell in Seconds
Boiled eggs are the perfect breakfast staple, but before tucking into your protein comes the worst task ever – peeling them. Now we all know shelling a hard-boiled egg can leave you frustrated over time, but now it doesn't have to. Often peeling your eggs leads to a lot of food waste and sadly binning half your breakfast in the process, now one fitness coach shared the ultimate hack and it requires just 1 ingredient and an item that's likely sitting in your cupboard. Thomas Edwards, a personal trainer by trade, let his 5,500 Instagram fans in on the genius method, armed with nothing more than a plastic tub and a splash of water. "I'm actually embarrassed it took me 34 years to work this out..." 'I boosted my house value by £90K because I found out what the builders won’t tell you' Morrisons issues response to backlash after taking down Christmas decorations We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. More info The genius lies in how the shell fractures and breaks away, often peeling off in satisfying chunks that make the job effortless. For top-notch results, stick to chilled water and give it a proper shake to ensure the shell splinters thoroughly, letting the white slip away without a hitch. It's worth noting that egg quality is important as fresher specimens work a treat with this technique, making the peeling process even smoother. For faster results, you can also give the shell a gentle tap all over before the shaking begins. Meanwhile, Thomas recently revealed that you've been peeling your boiled eggs all wrong. He divulged a fuss-free method which involves cold water and bringing the pan to the boil. Once the water's bubbling away, switch off the heat and let the eggs sit for about 12 minutes. After this, lift the eggs out of the pan and dunk them into a bowl of cold water to halt the cooking process. Cooking times will fluctuate depending on the size of the eggs, and pinpointing the perfect method often takes a bit of experimentation. Once the eggs are ready, they can be peeled and tossed into a range of dishes. The popular approach is to roll the egg on a worktop, cracking the shell until it loosens.
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How to Do the One-Ingredient Shell Trick
The hack is simple: drop a boiled egg into a plastic container with just a splash of water, snap the lid on and give it a vigorous shake for barely a second. And just like magic, when you lift that lid, you'll find your boiled egg has shed its shell completely without any faff whatsoever. The genius lies in how the shell fractures and breaks away, often peeling off in satisfying chunks that make the job effortless.
Why Fresh Eggs Make It Easier
Egg quality is important as fresher specimens work a treat with this technique, making the peeling process even smoother. For faster results, you can also give the shell a gentle tap all over before the shaking begins.
A Second Method for Boiling and Peeling
Meanwhile, Thomas recently revealed that you've been peeling your boiled eggs all wrong. He divulged a fuss-free method which involves cold water and bringing the pan to the boil. Once the water's bubbling away, switch off the heat and let the eggs sit for about 12 minutes. After this, lift the eggs out of the pan and dunk them into a bowl of cold water to halt the cooking process. Cooking times will fluctuate depending on the size of the eggs, and pinpointing the perfect method often takes a bit of experimentation. Once the eggs are ready, they can be peeled and tossed into a range of dishes. The popular approach is to roll the egg on a worktop, cracking the shell until it loosens.
