However, not everyone knows how to boil eggs correctly to both retain nutrients and help eggs peel easily after cooking.
According to nutrition experts, one of the simple tips is not to put eggs in strong boiling water from the beginning. Instead, you should put eggs in a pot of cold water and gradually heat them up. This method helps eggs cook evenly, limits cracking and retains the protein structure inside.
Another tip that many chefs apply is to add a little salt or vinegar to the boiling water. This helps the egg whites solidify faster if the egg cracks and also supports the peeling process after boiling.
According to Jessica Cording, a nutritionist in the US, boiling eggs also plays an important role. Boiling eggs for too long not only turns the yolks into gray-green, but can also reduce nutritional quality and make the eggs drier. Experts often recommend boiling eggs for about 9-10 minutes to reach complete ripening but still maintain softness.
After the eggs are cooked, they should be soaked immediately in cold water or ice water for a few minutes. Sudden temperature changes help the membrane between the shell and the egg white separate easily, thereby eggs will peel faster and more beautifully.
