My mother has a surprising habit: she puts matches in the water when boiling eggs 😯. I had never seen this before, but it turns out even renowned chefs use this trick 😲. Curious to know why? I’ll explain everything in the comments 👇👇.
Boiling eggs without cracks: surprising and useful tips
If you’ve ever boiled eggs, you’ve probably faced the risk of the shell cracking, which causes the egg white to leak out and makes the eggs look less appealing.
But there are very simple and clever techniques to prevent this!
The matchstick trick
One of the most unusual yet effective tricks is to put a few matchsticks (without the sulfur heads) in the water. Four to five matches are enough.
Matchsticks release substances that strengthen the eggshell and prevent it from cracking during cooking.
Another option: If you don’t have matches, you can use wooden toothpicks, which have the same effect.
Other valuable tips
✔ Add salt: One teaspoon of salt per liter of water helps strengthen the shell and makes peeling the eggs easier.
✔ Use vinegar: Especially useful if the eggs already have small cracks, vinegar helps make the egg white denser and prevents it from leaking.
✔ Control the temperature: Before boiling, take the eggs out of the fridge earlier or at least submerge them in warm water for a minute. This reduces the sudden temperature change and minimizes the risk of cracks.
✔ Cool them quickly: After boiling, place the eggs in cold water. This not only makes peeling easier but also makes the egg white firmer and more elastic.
Now you have some great tricks to boil eggs without cracks. Try them, test them, and enjoy perfectly cooked eggs in your favorite recipes!
