Why Add Salt When Boiling Eggs: A Culinary Trick

30.01.2024 21:48

Eggs are a product that is rich in protein and vitamins.

Doctors recommend eating eggs several times a week to get a feeling of satiety and useful elements that have a positive effect on the body.

The healthiest way to eat eggs is to boil them.

But it turns out that not everyone knows how to do it correctly.

How to Boil Eggs

Eggs straight from the refrigerator should first be placed in a saucepan, filled with water, and after 5-10 minutes you can turn on the heat.

Eggs
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In this case, the shell will not burst.

If you don’t have time to wait, but want to prepare a tasty and healthy breakfast with eggs as quickly as possible, then you need to add salt to the water when cooking.

When eggs crack during cooking due to temperature changes, salt will prevent the whites from leaking out.

If you want to easily peel the product later, you should immediately place the eggs under ice water. You can add a few ice cubes to the bowl.

Earlier we told you how to make a fluffy and delicious omelette.

Olga Kotova Author: Olga Kotova Internet resource editor