Chayedan- Chinese Tea Eggs
Ingredients
Instructions
- Put eggs in a medium-sized pot with enough water to cover the eggs.
- Bring water to boil, then lower heat to simmer for 3 minutes.
- Remove eggs from heat and allow them to cool a bit before handling(running them under cold water does the trick quickly.
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- Take the back of a knife and crack eggs evenly all around.
- Return eggs to the pot and add the rest of the ingredients.
- 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.
- 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
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).