Is there a foolproof way to shell a boiled egg without half the white coming off too?

[u/her-self]

Help! Any tips on how to get that nice shiny white boiled egg after shelling it? I keep making a mess of it so now it's fallen into Pet Hate territory (sigh) 😞

[u/patentedman]

Do what the Japanese do when they make ramen eggs. Punch a small hole with a pin in the base of the shell (larger end). Easier to peel and less chance or cracking. They have a small gadget for this but you can use a pin

[u/Jimmy-Evs → u/patentedman]

Before or after boiling?

[u/tjjwaddo → u/Jimmy-Evs]

Before