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Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs Recipe

Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs are a traditional Chinese snack made by simmering boiled eggs in a savory, spiced tea mixture.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 70 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 6 Eggs
  • 4 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Black Tea Leaves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 piece Star Anise
  • 1 piece Orange Peel

Instructions 

  1. 1. Boil the eggs for 10 minutes. Remove and cool under cold water.
  2. 2. Gently crack the eggshells with the back of a spoon, but keep the shells on.
  3. 3. In a pot, combine water, soy sauce, tea leaves, cinnamon, star anise, and orange peel. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Add the eggs to the pot and simmer for 1 hour. Let the eggs steep in the liquid for several hours or overnight for a stronger flavor.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 60mg | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chinese Snack, Tea Eggs
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