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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
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- 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 Eggs
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Black tea
- 3 tbsp(~45 ml) Soy sauce
- 1 Star anise
- 4 cup(~800 ml) Water
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sugar
- 3 Cloves
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) Dark soy sauce
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Instructions
- 1
Put 6 eggs into boiling water in a wide pot and boil for 8 minutes. Transfer them to cold water, then lightly crack the shells with the back of a spoon once they are lukewarm, without peeling them.
8 min08:00 - 2
In a separate pot, boil 4 cups of water. Add the black tea, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, cloves, salt, and sugar, then simmer for 5 minutes to make the aromatic cooking liquid.
5 min05:00 - 3
Place the cracked eggs in the aromatic liquid and let the tea and soy cooking liquid color them.
- 4
Cover and cook over low heat for 35 minutes, turning the eggs occasionally so the color spreads evenly.
35 min35:00 - 5
Remove from the heat and let the eggs steep in the cooking liquid for 1 hour, or overnight in the refrigerator for deeper color and aroma.
1 hr60:00 - 6
Take the eggs out of the liquid and peel them. The marble pattern will show clearly, so serve with lemon slices and fresh cilantro.
💡 Tip: Tap the shells gently with the back of a spoon so they crack but do not peel. More fine crosswise cracks create a stronger marbled pattern.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Set the eggs on the serving plate in their shells. Once peeled, the marbled pattern shows clearly, so serve them as a snack with lemon slices, fresh cilantro, and hot tea.
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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.
Estimated 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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