Tue, Feb-22-11, 09:17
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Plan: DDF
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Location: San Diego, CA
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Oh good heavens, Chef Ming would kick your ass for saying that and then steal your woman. Men who can cook are sexy, padwan.
Peeling a hard boiled egg is all about how old the egg is. Use older eggs, they'll peel easier.
Now, here's another tip. You can use a spoon to help you peel it. Get it started at the end with the air pocket (usually the fat end) and then slid an upside down spoon under the shell, trying not to dig into the meat of the egg. You might lose a little white in the process on a too fresh egg, but it's a lot easier than picking off tiny bits of shell.
Overcooking the egg will make them sulfurous smelling and there will be a green ring around the yolk. One way I've had good success is to put the eggs in cold water and bring it to a simmer. Immediately turn off the heat and let them set for about 20 minutes.
Starting in cold water helps keep the egg from cracking due to extreme temperature fluctuations.
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