How to crack an egg without damaging the yolk: chefs reveal the secret

06.06.2023 14:13

Chicken eggs are a product that is found in every refrigerator.

It is distinguished by its versatility: it is suitable for preparing hearty and healthy breakfasts, and it can also be added as an additional component in the process of preparing pies, pancakes or cutlets.

But how to break eggs correctly so that the yolk is preserved?

Many are used to doing this with a knife. Some are used to breaking eggs on the edge of a plate or table. But in reality, you can't do that.

As chefs note, eggs should always be broken on a flat surface to carefully remove the shell and not damage the film that prevents oxygen and pathogenic bacteria from getting in.

Eggs
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Therefore, to keep the yolk intact, you need to hit the egg on a flat surface, and then pierce the film with your finger. Then you need to spread the shell in different directions. As a result, you will have a perfect omelet in the frying pan.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor