Today we will see a series of tips as well as the foolproof method for cooking hard boiled eggs that peel easily.
A simple hard boiled egg can be the basic ingredient for numerous recipes starting from colorful and rich salads.
Let’s prepare our perfect hard boiled eggs, easy to peel and beautiful to serve, while hot.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Cheap
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Consider one egg per person, sometimes I use two because they are small.
- 2 eggs (4 if small)
- as needed water
- 1 pinch salt
- as needed water (cold)
Suggested Tools
- Saucepan diameter 6 inches
- 1 Spoon
- Bowl
Preparation
Important: do not wash the eggs before storing them.
Washing removes their natural protective coating, making the shell porous and more susceptible to bacterial attack.
If the shell is dirty, clean it dry with a paper towel, and only before use, gently pass it with a dampened paper towel.
In a small saucepan, bring enough salted water to a boil to cover the eggs.
Salt helps to harden the egg white and seal any cracks in the shell.Gently lower the eggs into the boiling water using a spoon to avoid impacts and shell breakage.
Let them cook for at least 8 minutes and at most 10 minutes depending on the desired yolk consistency:
– hard boiled eggs with tender but firm whites and creamy yolks, 8 minutes;
– hard boiled eggs with drier yolks, 10 minutes.Remove the eggs from the pot and immediately place them in a bowl of cold water for a few minutes.
This step helps stop the cooking process and makes it easier to remove the shell.Your hard boiled eggs that peel easily are ready.
Peel them – effortlessly – and enjoy.If you notice a greenish ring around the yolk, it means the eggs were cooked too long: no danger for health, but texture and taste may suffer.
Plate up.
Enjoy your meal!
A simple hard boiled egg can be the basic ingredient for numerous recipes starting from colorful and rich salads.
There are molds for hard boiled eggs available to give peeled hard boiled eggs various fun and original shapes.
Peeled hard boiled eggs are also ideal as decorations and placeholders for the Easter table.
That’s why it’s important that they are perfect.
– water egg good as fried but super light;
– eggs with tomato or eggs in purgatory;
– eggs in a pot with tomato;
or the numerous light omelettes available on the blog.
Storage, Tips, and Variations
Hard boiled eggs with the shell can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Peeled hard boiled eggs can be stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for a couple of days.
Never leave hard boiled eggs at room temperature for more than 2 hours, especially in summer.
FAQ
About Eggs
The egg is a food with high nutritional value.
How are eggs classified by weight?
– XL very large: 73 g and more;
– L large: from 63 g to 73 g;
– M medium: from 53 g to 63 g;
– S small: less than 53 g.Can people with cholesterol eat eggs?
According to guidelines, daily cholesterol intake should not exceed 300 mg.
Chicken eggs contain about 371 mg of cholesterol per 100 grams, mainly concentrated in the yolk.
Cook and eat according to your dietary plan.
In the case of congenital familial hypercholesterolemia, it is recommended not to exceed the dose of two eggs per week.
Source: Humanitas.it.Can I prepare hard boiled eggs in advance for the whole week?
Yes, but store them with the shell.
This keeps them more protected and fresh for up to 7 days.
Of course, in the fridge.
