Stop the cooking immediately.
Immediately plunge your eggs into a bowl of ice water. This simple step stops the cooking process and prevents the formation of the dreaded green ring.
Easy peeling
After 5 minutes in cold water, gently tap the shell, then peel the eggs under running water. The result: a shell that peels off easily and perfectly smooth eggs!
Little extras that make all the difference
Eggs that aren’t too fresh, between 5 and 7 days old, peel much more easily than freshly laid eggs.
Add a little salt or white vinegar to the cooking water: this helps prevent cracking if the shell is fragile.