HOW TO MAKE CHINESE TEA EGGS (FROM EHOW.COM)

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Categories Egg

Number Of Ingredients 7

Things You'll Need
6 large eggs
1 tbs. salt
2 tbs. soy sauce
1 star anise
2 tbs. Chinese five spice powder
1 tea bag, black tea, any type

Steps:

Steps 1Step OneFill a large saucepan with water and place the eggs in the water. Bring the water to low boil over medium heat, and boil the eggs for 3 to 5 minutes. 2Step TwoDrain the boiled eggs and allow them to cool. 3Step ThreePlace each boiled egg on the counter and roll it with the palm of your hand so that the shell cracks all over. Don't remove the shell from the egg. 4Step FourFill the saucepan with fresh water and add the soy sauce, the Chinese five spice seasoning, the star anise, the salt and the tea bag. Bring the mixture to a boil and place the cracked eggs in the boiling water. 5Step FiveReduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for about an hour. 6Step SixRemove the saucepan from the heat and let the eggs sit in the seasoned water until you're ready to peel and eat them, either hot or cold.