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### Step-by-Step Instructions:
**1. Steam, Don’t Boil (the Secret Step)**
Instead of dropping your eggs into boiling water, steam them! Bring about an inch of water to a boil in a pot and place a steamer basket inside. Carefully add your eggs to the basket.
**Why it works:**
Steaming cooks the eggs gently and evenly, and the steam helps separate the shell from the membrane — making peeling effortless.
**2. Steam for 12–14 Minutes**
Cover with a lid and steam the eggs for 12 minutes for slightly soft centers or up to 14 minutes for fully hard-boiled.
**3. Ice Bath Immediately After Cooking**
As soon as your timer goes off, transfer the eggs to an ice bath — a bowl filled with ice and cold water. Let them sit for at least 5–10 minutes.
**4. Crack and Roll**
Gently tap each egg on a hard surface, then roll it to loosen the shell. The peel should slip off with ease!
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### Bonus Tip: Shake-to-Peel Method
After the ice bath, place a few eggs in a jar with a splash of water. Cover and shake gently. The shells will break and slide off in seconds. Great for peeling batches quickly!
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### Final Thoughts
This chef’s hack for perfectly peeled hard-boiled eggs is a game-changer. No more picking off tiny shell fragments or wasting good egg white. Just smooth, easy-to-peel eggs — every time.
So the next time you’re planning egg salad, breakfast on the go, or protein-packed snacks, give steaming a try. Once you do, you’ll never go back to boiling again.
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