Cracking a cooked egg involves gently breaking the shell to facilitate peeling.
Here's a simple method for cracking a cooked egg:
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Tap and Crack: Gently tap the cooked egg all over on a hard surface like a countertop. The goal is to create a network of small cracks across the entire shell.
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Roll and Loosen: Gently roll the cracked egg between your hands. This helps to further loosen the shell from the egg white.
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Peel: Start peeling the egg, preferably at the larger end, where there is often an air pocket. This can make it easier to get the peeling process started. You can peel under running water to further assist removal of the shell.
Why this works:
- Tapping creates multiple fracture points.
- Rolling further separates the membrane from the egg.
- Starting at the larger end leverages the air pocket.
