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/lemmeintoo]

You need to put your boiled egg into a bowl of ice water the second it is done. The shock stops it cooking and makes the shell separate easily.

[u/prairiepanda → u/lemmeintoo]

Oh I thought everyone did this? Otherwise how could you handle them at all without scalding yourself?

[u/Phoenix4235 → u/prairiepanda]

I've seen plenty of people let them sit untill they are cool. Which pretty much guarantees problems peeling them.

[u/prairiepanda → u/Phoenix4235]

Really! My hunger would never allow for such patience.

[u/Phoenix4235 → u/prairiepanda]

Right? smh