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Original author: Claire Low
You can slowly release the pocket of air in an egg during cooking by making a small hole in its shell. When you peel hard-boil eggs, this small change, seemingly, makes all the difference. Egg white can adhere stubbornly to the shell because of the chosen air, making clean peeling a real task. However, the egg almost falls out of its shell when the air pocket is released.
Curious about the best way to create this little hole in the egg shell without breaking it into a thousand pieces? Rest assured, no equipment or specialised tools will be required. You can do the work with just a simple pin or a bug. To break an egg, it is sufficient to hold it firmly and drill a small hole at the wide end of the shell. To avoid damaging the structure of the egg, make sure that the hole is just large enough to let the air pass. When it comes to Jacques Pépin’s hack, stability is the key
Once the shell of the egg is open, it can be prepared for its steam bath. To cook, simply put it in a saucepan of boiling water and follow the instructions for hard-boiled eggs. Because the pocket of air in the egg dissolves during cooking, peeling the egg is a breeze when you are ready to eat it the way up; Jacques Pépin saved the situation with a fantastic plan. The greatest strength of this method is that it does not require any expertise or specialized tools. No matter how you experience in cooking, everyone can do it. It is a lifeline for mornings where you are in a hurry of time but you still want a meal or a nutritious snack.
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