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Easy Tea Egg Recipe (Marble Eggs)

These tea eggs are a popular Chinese snack, featuring marbled patterns and a savory flavor.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 80 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 6 pieces Eggs
  • 4 cups Water
  • ½ cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Black Tea Leaves
  • 1 piece Star Anise
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 1 piece Orange Peel
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar

Instructions 

  1. 1. Boil the eggs in a pot of water for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
  2. 2. Gently crack the eggshells all over without removing the shell.
  3. 3. In the same pot, add 4 cups of water, soy sauce, tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon, orange peel, and sugar. Bring to a boil.
  4. 4. Add the cracked eggs back into the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5. Turn off the heat and let the eggs steep in the liquid for several hours or overnight for a stronger flavor.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 80kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 60mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 90IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Chinese Snack, Marble Eggs, Tea Eggs
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