How to cook and peel hard-boiled eggs

Eggs are the cheapest and highly nutritious food we see in our daily lives. Many people praise them as "complete nutritional food" and "ideal nutrition bank". Eggs are rich in high-quality protein, which can repair liver tissue damage. They are also rich in DHA and lecithin, which can strengthen the brain and improve intelligence. In addition, they also contain many essential vitamins and trace elements for the human body.

There are many ways to eat eggs. If we sum up all the delicacies made with eggs, there must be no less than 100 kinds, and each one is delicious and delicious. Although there are many ways to eat eggs, from a nutritional perspective, everyone agrees that boiled eggs are the most nutritious, so many parents also like to cook a boiled egg for their children every morning, and then drink a cup of it. Milk, you’ll get enough protein for the day.

When it comes to hard-boiled eggs, I believe everyone has encountered a thorny problem, that is, it is difficult to peel the eggs after they are boiled. The egg whites are often peeled off together, and then you will choose Soak in cold water. I think it will be easier to peel after soaking in cold water. However, this method works for some eggs, but not for others. This is related to the freshness of the eggs, so I won’t go into details today. There are also people who boil eggs before they are cooked, and the eggs bloom in the pot. I believe many people have encountered these situations, right?

In fact, it is easy to solve the problem of hard-boiled eggs being peeled. People who know how to do it never need to soak them in cold water, because it does not work every time. Today Slim Monkey teaches you a little trick. After the eggs are boiled, The eggshell fell off with a gentle tap and remained intact.

First, let’s talk about why boiled eggs explode in the pot before they are cooked. Most of us boil eggs in a pot under cold water or boiling water. In fact, this is wrong. Putting the pot under cold water can easily cause the egg whites to be cooked, but the egg yolks are still raw. When a pot is placed under boiling water, it will expand due to thermal expansion and contraction (especially since everyone usually likes to store eggs in the refrigerator). The egg whites will expand rapidly when exposed to boiling water, so the eggs often bloom in the pot within a few minutes of cooking. Therefore, it is best to use warm water in the pot, so that the shell will not break and the food will not be cooked undercooked.

Let’s talk about peeling. Cold water soaking can indeed play a certain role. The principle is also thermal expansion and contraction. However, after personal testing, this method only works for eggs that are not too fresh. If Fresh eggs that I just bought often fail when I use this method. I haven't figured out the specific reason yet. I will share it with you when I figure it out later. Therefore, this method is not 100% successful.

So what should be done to peel the shell easily? Remember, as long as you add a spoonful of vinegar to the pot when boiling eggs, vinegar can not only soften the eggshells, but also decompose part of the eggshells. During the softening process, it will open some pores on the eggshells, allowing them to The inside and outside of the egg are heated evenly, and during the cooking process, a small amount of water will enter the eggshell through these pores. In this way, after the egg is cooked, there will be an extra layer of water between the eggshell and the egg white, making it easier to peel the egg. With just a tap, you can easily peel off the entire eggshell, leaving it intact.

Many people may not understand these principles and methods, but these are the conclusions drawn by Shouhou’s personal testing. No matter whether you think it is feasible or not, I will share with you the successful method of the experiment. Hope it helps everyone. If you have any better methods and suggestions, please leave a message in the comment area. If you are a threesome, I will definitely be your teacher! I am Slim Monkey, follow Slim Monkey Kitchen, and I will share various food recipes and tips with you every day for your reference. See you tomorrow!