Greek Easter Eggs
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Greek Easter Eggs
Description
This recipe uses fresh eggs placed in a pot with brown onion skins and water, to which vinegar is added to set the natural dye from the skins onto the eggshells. The eggs are boiled over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes until fully cooked. After cooking, the eggs are removed from heat and allowed to cool in the dye, which deepens their color. Finally, they are dried thoroughly and polished with olive oil to enhance the finish.
The coloring intensity depends on how long the eggs steep in the onion skin dye, allowing customization from lighter to darker shades. The use of natural materials means colors will vary and provide an earthy, traditional aesthetic rather than uniform hues.
Fresh eggs are recommended for best results, verified by sinking and laying flat in water. Red wine vinegar is suggested but any vinegar works. Leftover onion skins can be chopped and frozen for future use. Alternative natural dyes can produce other colors, but some combinations like red onion can yield less traditional tones.
Ingredients
- 6 egg fresh (see note 1
- 6 onion skins brown
- 2 litres water
- 2 tablespoon vinegar (see note 2)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
- Place eggs in a single layer on the bottom of a stainless steel pot.
- Add the brown onion skins and the water - making sure it covers everything
- Add the red wine vinegar and stir. Cook on medium heat for 15-20 mins. Remove from the heat and allow the eggs to cool and steep in the natural dye (see note 3)
- Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel-lined dish.
- Allow them to dry completely before polishing with a little bit of olive.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs tested by placing in water; fresh eggs sink and lay flat for best results.
- Red wine vinegar is preferred but other vinegars also work for dyeing.
- The longer eggs steep in the dye, the deeper and more intense the color will be.
- Store leftover onion skins chopped in freezer bags for up to 3-6 months for reuse.
- Different natural dyes can produce various colors; red onions may create less appealing hues.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 70 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1egg | |
| Calories | 70kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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