茶叶蛋
Chinese Tea Eggs
⏱️ Prep: 5 min🔥 Cook: 1h⏰ Total: 8h 5mEASY
🛒 Available at: Trader Joe'sWhole Foods
Servings
Ingredients
| Amount | Ingredient | Notes | Substitute |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 large | eggs鸡蛋 | — | — |
| 3.0 bags | black tea bags红茶 | — | — |
| 45 ml | soy sauce酱油 | — | — |
| 3.0 whole | star anise八角 | — | — |
| 1.0 pcs | cinnamon stick桂皮 | — | — |
Instructions
1
Boil, crack, steep(1h 10m)
Boil eggs 7 min for hard-boiled. Remove, gently crack the shells ALL OVER with the back of a spoon — don't peel, just crackle. Return to pot with fresh water, soy sauce, tea bags, star anise, cinnamon, and sugar. Simmer 1 hour. Turn off heat and let steep at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
Pro Tips for Western Kitchens
The longer the steep, the deeper the marbling. Overnight steeping gives the most dramatic crackle pattern and richest flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Per serving (approximate values)
70
Calories (kcal)
6
Protein (g)
1
Carbs (g)
5
Fat (g)
0
Fiber (g)
180
Sodium (mg)
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Written by Jiajia Kang
Home cook developing Chinese recipes for Western kitchens. Every recipe is tested with ingredients from Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, or Walmart — no wok required.
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