Egg-cellent tiktok hacks to try out

These nifty egg hacks don’t yolk around!

From breakfast, snacks and ‘salad’ to bountiful bakes, the egg is the humble hero of your pantry. But peeling, slicing and general preparation of your eggs can be a pain. Give these egg hacks a crack to get the most out of this versatile (and yummy) protein-rich food.

BAKED BOILED-EGG HACK

Say goodbye to the tedious task of peeling boiled eggs when making your scrumptious egg salad. This nifty egg hack comes in handy when you need chopped boiled eggs. Not only will you ditch the hassle of having to peel them, but the rectangular form of the baked eggs makes it much easier to chop them.

Simply preheat your oven to 180°C. Crack your eggs into a greased loaf pan. Insert the pan into a wider baking dish and fill the dish with water. Place in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Once cooked, loosen eggs with a spatula and turn out onto a chopping board. Voilà, ready-peeled boiled eggs!

MICROWAVE POACHED EGGS

Now you can add ‘poaching eggs’ to your microwave’s long list of wonders. It’s notoriously difficult to poach eggs, so this hack is perfect for getting your eggs Benedict just right. Simply half fill your microwavable mug with cold water and crack an egg into the water. Place in the microwave for about a minute and your poached egg is ready. Quick, easy and fuss-free.

SEPARATE EGG WHITES FROM YOLKS WITH A PLASTIC WATER BOTTLE

Separating egg whites from yolks is no easy feat. Luckily, #FoodTok is here to save the day. Squeeze a clean, empty plastic bottle and hold the mouth close to the egg yolk, lightly touching it. Slowly release the pressure. The bottle will suck up the egg yolk, separating it from the egg white.

CHECK IF YOUR EGGS HAVE GONE OFF

How do you know if your eggs have gone off? It’s simple. Place your questionable eggs in a bowl of cold water. Fresh eggs will sink to the bottom of the bowl, while old eggs will float.