TEA MARBLED EGGS

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Fun to make and a nice addition to a Chinese meal, not just for decoration and they are always a talking point. The flavour is despite the spices not very strong--delicate is a better word. I like to serve them with the Chinese porridge/soup Congee.

Provided by PetsRus

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 4h5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 -8 eggs
water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 -2 star anise
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
2 tablespoons black tea leaves, is preferred but your normal tea will work too

Steps:

  • Boil the eggs in water for approx 8 minutes, depending on size.
  • Lift the eggs out and place in cold water.
  • To the water in the pot add the salt, soy, star anise, five spice powder and tea.
  • When eggs are cool enough to handle, gently crack the shells with the back of a spoon until the entire shell is a network of cracks, do not peel!
  • Bring the water in the pot back to the boil, and return the eggs to the pot, they need to be covered with water, add more if needed.
  • Gently boil them for 30 minutes.
  • Switch off the heat and allow the eggs to cool in the liquid for the minimum of 3 hours.
  • Peel and serve them cut in half or quarters as a snack or use them as a garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.9, Fat 5, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 211.5, Sodium 766.5, Carbohydrate 0.9, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.5, Protein 7.2

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