The surprising benefits of boiling eggs with fresh lemon
Adding a few slices of lemon to the pot while boiling eggs can make peeling them easier, enhance the flavor of the dish, and prevent the eggshells from cracking during boiling.
Boiled eggs are a food rich in protein, beneficial for health, capable of reducing fat and building muscle. However, many home cooks avoid making boiled eggs because they find peeling them troublesome.
A simple trick of adding a few slices of fresh lemon during the boiling process can solve this problem.
Eggshells are made of calcium carbonate, which, when exposed to the acid in lemon, gets corroded and becomes weaker and thinner. After the eggs are cooked, let them soak in cold water for about 20 minutes. Once the cold water is drained, the eggshells will peel off easily.
