"Hard-boiled eggs steeped in soy sauce, spices, and sugar."
Chinese Tea Eggs
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Prep time 10mins
Cook time 4hrs
Serves or Makes: 6
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ingredients
- 3 cups water
- 1 cups soy sauce
- 1 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 tablespoons earl grey tea
- 3 star anise
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 hardboiled eggs
Method
Step 1
Make the hard boiled eggs and set aside.
Step 2
Add all ingredients up to cinnamon sticks into a sauce pan. I used a sauce pan that is 7.5 inches in diameter but a smaller one would be even better. Heat over medium high heat until the liquid starts simmering (2-3 minutes).
Step 3
Remove the liquid from the heat and let stand for 10 minutes. This helps all the flavors mix together a bit.
Step 4
Crack the outside of your eggs on a flat surface but DO NOT remove the shells.
Step 5
Add eggs to the liquid and steep for 4 hours or overnight. I would recommend 24 hours for the fullest flavor.
Step 6
Remove shells after steeping and enjoy!