To serve hard-boiled eggs without making a mess of eggshells on the serving platter, you can try the following method:
Tap and crack the eggshell gently: Take a spoon or a knife and tap the bottom of the hard-boiled egg gently on a hard surface to create a small crack.
Roll the egg: Place the cracked egg on the counter or a cutting board, and using gentle pressure, roll it back and forth with the palm of your hand. This will help loosen the shell from the egg.
Peel the egg underwater: Fill a bowl or a sink with cool water and submerge the egg in it. Hold the egg underwater and start peeling from the cracked area. The water will help separate the shell from the egg, making it easier to peel. Peel the eggshell off completely.
Rinse the egg: Once peeled, rinse the egg under cool water to remove any remaining shell fragments.
Serve the peeled eggs: Place the peeled hard-boiled eggs on the serving platter or transfer them to a different container for serving. They should now be free of eggshell debris.
By tapping, rolling, and peeling the eggs underwater, you can minimize the mess of eggshells and ensure a cleaner presentation when serving hard-boiled eggs.