The Ultimate Hack: Distinguishing Between Hard-Boiled and Raw Eggs Instantly!
Effortlessly Tell Apart Boiled and Raw Eggs When They Get Mixed Up
Have your hard-boiled eggs and raw eggs accidentally become indistinguishable? Don’t panic! This simple, yet brilliant trick will allow you to easily identify which is which in mere seconds. Make your egg-cooking process so much smoother with this essential tip!
Ingredients- 3 Eggs (or mixed eggs)
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
Did you find yourself in a bit of a pickle, with your pre-boiled eggs and raw eggs accidentally getting mixed together while preparing your meal? Don’t worry! This is a common scenario, and there’s a super easy solution to sort them out.
Step 2
First, to conduct a little ‘experiment’ that will help us clearly differentiate between boiled and raw eggs, let’s go through the process of boiling a few eggs. (Of course, if you already have some boiled eggs, you can skip this part.)
Step 3
Place the eggs in a pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Boiling for about 10-12 minutes usually results in hard-boiled eggs. Once cooked, immediately transfer the eggs to an ice bath or cold running water to cool them down quickly. This helps in easier peeling and maintains the cooked state of the egg.
Step 4
Now for the crucial step! Take the mixed eggs one by one and place them on a flat surface. Give each egg a good spin. You’ll notice that **hard-boiled eggs will spin smoothly and continuously, much like a top. Raw eggs, however, will wobble and stop spinning relatively quickly.** The stable, prolonged spin is characteristic of a hard-boiled egg. (This happens because the solidified yolk and white inside a boiled egg create a stable center of mass, whereas the liquid contents of a raw egg cause it to become unstable when spun.)
Step 5
Let’s check our results! Indeed, the egg that spun unstably and stopped was the raw one when we cracked it open. Conversely, the one that spun consistently turned out to be hard-boiled. With this simple ‘spin test,’ you’ll never have to guess between boiled and raw eggs again. Be sure to use this tip for all your future egg preparations!
