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Tea Eggs
Tea eggs are basically hard-boiled eggs infused with the flavors of Chinese tea, spices like star anise and cloves, and soy sauce.
Prep Time
12 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
12 hrs 45 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 66 kcal
Course:
Others
Ingredients
- 12 eggs
- 4-5 cups water (enough to submerge the eggs completely)
- 2 tablespoons dry Chinese tea leaves of your choice (try to use loose tea rather than tea bags)
- 5 star anise
- 6 cloves
- 12 whole black peppercorns
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
Instructions
- Put everything in a medium pot with the lid on and bring it to bring to a boil slowly, over medium heat. Once the water boils, turn off the fire and let the eggs sit for about 30 minutes, till the water cools off. Take the eggs out one at a time, and carefully crack the shells all over, but leave the shell on. This creates the marbling effect on the finished eggs.
- Put the eggs back in the pot and put the whole shebang into the refrigerator overnight. This allows the eggs to really absorb the flavor of the spices, tea, and soy.
- Tip: These are great if you cut them in half and lay them in a bowl of noodle soup.
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Notes
- Makes 1 dozen eggs.
Nutrition Information
Calories
66kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
276mg
(12%)
Potassium
67mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 66
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 66kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 276mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 67mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.