Quick video: how to peel a hard-boiled egg

2. Transfer to a deep bowl of water and, with the egg submerged, peel off the shell. It should come away in sizeable chunks.

3. Why not use your newfound skill in the recipe below (the same process applies for quails' eggs)?

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QUAILS' EGGS WITH PINK PEPPERCORN SALT

20 minutes, makes 24, easy

quails’ eggs 24

white wine vinegar 1 tbsp

pink peppercorns 1 tbsp

sea salt flakes 3 tbsp

step 1

Bring a pan of water to the boil and add the eggs and vinegar. Boil for 2½ minutes and then cool in a bowl of cold water. Use a pestle and mortar or a spice mill to roughly grind the peppercorns and salt together. Pour into a small serving bowl and put on a platter. Peel half the shell off the eggs and serve with the salt for dipping.