Eggs cracked while boiling? Add this to the water immediately - and the dish will be saved

14.11.2024 06:50

The egg, which was in the bubbling water, cracked…

Almost everyone has probably encountered this culinary problem.

It would seem that breaking the integrity of the eggshell will inevitably lead to the dish “falling apart” and losing its appetizing appearance.

In fact, it is quite possible to stop the process of protein leakage.

One secret additive will help, which was told about by the expert of the online publication Belnovosti in the field of cooking, chef, fourth-class baker Yulia Arkhipova.

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What to do if an egg cracks while boiling

In this case, you need to add a little table salt to the boiling liquid.

Sodium chloride will speed up protein folding.

Eventually the crack will "close". The egg will stop leaking.

The dish will be saved: it will remain intact. The peeled egg will look quite smooth.

In other words, your appetite will not be spoiled.

Now you know how to save chicken eggs that have cracked while in a pot of boiling liquid.

Kurchev Anton Author: Kurchev Anton Deputy Editor-in-Chief

Julia Arkhipova Expert: Julia ArkhipovaExpert / Belnovosti