Tea Eggs

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Ingredients

  • 4 eggs
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame salt
  • 2 Tbsp. dark soy sauce
  • 1 whole star anise
  • 3 tsp. smoky tea (Earl Grey or Hukwa)

Instructions

  1. Boil eggs for 20 minutes over low flame.
  2. Cool in water.
  3. When cool, drain eggs and tap the shells all over with the back of a spoon until the shell is completely cracked.
  4. Return eggs to pan, cover with cold water, salt, soy, anise and tea.
  5. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer very slowly for 2 to 3 hours.
  6. Turn off flame and leave eggs in liquid for 8 hours.
  7. Tea eggs are then drained and left in their shells until ready to use.
  8. Keep well wrapped in the refrigerator (up to 1 week).

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

337 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.6g 21% DV
Total Fat 14.9g 19% DV
Carbs 46.8g 17% DV
Fiber 4.5g 16% DV
Sugar 0.4g 1% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2151.3mg 94% DV
Potassium 651.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 5.4mg 6% DV
Calcium 265.3mg 20% DV
Iron 10mg 56% DV

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

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