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Unlock the Secret to Easy-Peel Boiled Eggs with Baking Soda

We’ve all been there – struggling to peel a boiled egg without destroying it in the process! Luckily, there’s a nifty little trick to avoid this breakfast-time frustration: adding baking soda to your boiling water.

When you add a teaspoon of baking soda to the pot of water before boiling your eggs, it increases the alkalinity of the water. This higher pH level makes it easier to peel the eggs later, as it helps to loosen the bond between the shell and the egg white. The science behind this is that the alkaline water alters the pH of the egg whites, making them less likely to adhere to the shell. This means that, once boiled, the shell and membrane will separate from the egg white more easily, leading to a smoother peeling experience.

To try this trick, simply bring a pot of water to a boil, stir in a teaspoon of baking soda, and then gently add your eggs. Boil them to your preferred level of doneness, then transfer them to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process and make them cool enough to handle. You’ll find that the shells come off more easily, leaving you with a perfectly smooth and appetizing boiled egg.

Remember, it’s the little hacks like these that make our lives in the kitchen so much easier and our meals more enjoyable. Give it a try during your next breakfast preparation and say goodbye to the old egg-peeling struggles!

The Best Breakfast Recipe with Eggs, Shrimp and Potatoes

Shrimp, potatoes, and scrambled eggs breakfast is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a weekend brunch or a special breakfast treat. This dish is a popular breakfast option in many coastal regions, especially in the southern United States. In This recipe, I’ll show you a way to put a twist on a standard breakfast. This dish is a great way to start your day with a protein-packed breakfast that will keep you full and satisfied until lunchtime. The combination of savory shrimp, crispy potatoes, and fluffy scrambled eggs is simply irresistible. Give this recipe a try and enjoy a delicious and filling breakfast!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound of shrimp (deveined)
  • 1 red potato
  • Butter
  • 1 tsp of salt
  • parsley
  • 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Olive oil

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, add the shrimp plus 1 tsp of salt, old bay seasoning, parsley, and black pepper. Mix this together and set aside.
  2. Clean and dice the red potato, leave the skin on. Add 1 tsp of salt, black pepper, olive oil, and garlic powder.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp to the hot pan and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side, turning once midway, until shrimp is pink and cooked through. Remove shrimp from the skillet.
  4. Add the potatoes to the skillet, and cook, undisturbed, until potatoes are golden and crusty underneath, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet.
  5. Fry the eggs the way you like, I made this scrambled.
  6. In a small bowl, melt two tablespoons of butter. Add old bay seasoning, oregano (not in the picture above), and garlic. Stir together and set aside for serving.
  7. Serve the eggs, potatoes, and shrimp together, drizzle a little bit of the melted butter mix over the dish for extra flavor.
  8. Enjoy! Don’t forget to hashtag, #dinnerwithtayo.