First, let’s address how to boil an egg in the microwave:
Microwave on Medium-High (70% power) for 1 minute and 30 seconds to 1 minute and 45 seconds, stirring several times during cooking. Cover and let stand for 30 seconds to 1 minute before serving. Eggs will look slightly moist but will finish cooking upon standing.
Peeling hard-boiled eggs can be frustrating and time-consuming. Here are a few simple tips to make it easier:
Instructions
Step 1
crackle
Crackle the egg all over by tapping it on your counter.
Step 2
rolling egg
Roll the egg gently between your hands to loosen the shell.
Step 3
peeling 3
Peel the egg starting at the large end. If you hold the egg under cold running water or dip it in a bowl of water this will help remove the shell.
When hard-boiling eggs always use eggs that have been in the fridge a few days as they are easier to peel than fresh eggs. Keep hard-boiled eggs refrigerated in their shell and use within one week.Of course, everyone has a different technique.
Method 1: Get Cracking
Instead of picking away at your egg under cold water, try rolling a hard-boiled egg back and forth on a hard surface until the shell is completely cracked. It should look like a cool mosaic before you even begin to peel. Once totally cracked, start peeling from the large end of the egg—it will help separate the thin skin (membrane) from the egg’s surface. To make things even easier, peel under cold running water.
Method 2: Shake it Up
This method is super-fun! To remove the shell, place a hard-boiled egg in a Mason jar with about 1 inch of water inside. Make sure the jar is tightly sealed and start shaking.
As you shake, the egg will crack and the water will help loosen the shell. After a few seconds, the eggshell should be falling off.
Method 3: Use a Spoon
To start, give the egg a good crack on a hard surface. Then carefully insert a spoon between the shell and the egg and rotate until the shell is completely separated. The shell should peel off easily, with minimal mess.
That’s all it takes for pain-free peeling! Now you’re ready for lunch!
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