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Tea Eggs
Tea eggs simmer cracked eggs in tea and soy for a marbled Chinese snack.
Easy⏱️ 2 hr 48 min📖 1 min readServes 6~82 kcal🇨🇳 Chinese🌍 Full translation
10 min prep 50 min cook 108 min rest
- #Budget-Friendly
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 2 h 48 min- Prep10 min
- Resting/Marinating1 h 48 min
- Cooking50 min
Ingredients
6 servings
Quick:
- 6 adet Eggs
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Black tea
- 3 yemek kaşığı(~45 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 adet Star anise
- 4 su bardağı(~800 ml) Water
- 1 adet Tarçın çubuğu
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Tuz
- 1 tatlı kaşığı(~10 ml) Şeker
- 3 adet Karanfil
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Koyu soya sosu
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Instructions
- 1
Boil the eggs for 8 minutes.
8 min08:00 - 2
Crack the shells slightly and place them in the pot.
5 min05:00 - 3
Cook in the tea mixture for 35 minutes.
- 4
Kapakla kısık ateşte 35 dakika pişirin; ara ara yumurtaları çevirin, renk eşit dağılsın.
35 min35:00 - 5
Ocaktan alıp yumurtaları pişirme suyunda 1 saat veya buzdolabında geceleterek demlendirin (uzun demlendirme = derin renk + aroma).
1 hr60:00 - 6
Yumurtaları sudan çıkarıp kabuklarını soyun; mermer deseni belirgin çıkar, dilim limon ve taze kişnişle servis edin.
💡 Tip: Lightly cracking the shells ensures that the pattern spreads evenly throughout the egg.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
Nutrition (per serving)
~82
kcal calories
6
g protein
2
g carbs
5
g fat
Protein 31%Carbs 10%Fat 59%
GI 14 · Low GIGL 0 · Low GL
1.7g
Sugar
0.6g
Fiber
879mg
Sodium
1.6g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
5/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
This recipe may contain allergens
- Egg
- Soy
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Tea Eggs make?
This recipe serves 6.How long does Tea Eggs take?
Prep 10 minutes, cooking 50 minutes, including 108 minutes of passive resting; 168 minutes in total.Is Tea Eggs difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Tea Eggs have?
Approximately 82 kcal per serving. Protein: 6g, carbs: 2g, fat: 5g.Which allergens does Tea Eggs contain?
This recipe contains Egg, Soy. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Tea Eggs belong to?
This recipe belongs to Chinese cuisine.How many ingredients does Tea Eggs need?
This recipe needs 10 ingredients.Is Tea Eggs filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 5/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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