Chayedan- Chinese Tea Eggs

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Ingredients

  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 black tea bags
  • 12 cup soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 4 pieces star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns (optional)
  • dried mandarin orange peel, in strips (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put eggs in a medium-sized pot with enough water to cover the eggs.
  2. Bring water to boil, then lower heat to simmer for 3 minutes.
  3. Remove eggs from heat and allow them to cool a bit before handling(running them under cold water does the trick quickly.
  4. ).
  5. Take the back of a knife and crack eggs evenly all around.
  6. Return eggs to the pot and add the rest of the ingredients.
  7. Bring liquid to boil again, then simmer for 1 to 3 hours, longer for a more intense flavor and color, adding water if level gets too low.
  8. Remove from heat, and serve as a snack or addition to rice or noodles.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

363 kcal 18% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 9.9g 20% DV
Total Fat 12.5g 16% DV
Carbs 59.5g 22% DV
Fiber 7.8g 28% DV
Sugar 6.8g 14% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 11548mg 100% DV
Potassium 749.3mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 65.8mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 25mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 48.5mg 54% DV
Calcium 320.8mg 25% DV
Iron 10.6mg 59% DV
Diet fit High-fiber Under 400 cal
Contains Egg Soy

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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