Spiced Oolong Tea Eggs
Serves
4
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
35 min
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Ingredients
- 4 Eggs
- 4 tbsp (60 mL) Soy sauce
- ½ oz (15 g) Oolong tea leaves
- 4 Basil leaves
- 4 Pieces star anise
- 2 Small pieces cassia
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Salt
- 1 tsp (5 mL) Sugar
Instructions
- Step 1
Place eggs in a pot and cover with at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) of cold water. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium and boil for 15 minutes.
- Step 2
Drain water and place eggs on a cutting board. Use the back of a spoon to crack eggs all over, keeping the shells on. Set aside.
- Step 3
In a separate pot, add 2 cups of water, soy sauce, Oolong tea leaves, basil leaves, star anise, and cassia.
- Step 4
Bring to a boil over medium heat for 20 minutes. Add in the salt and sugar and stir together.
- Step 5
Remove pot from heat and add the eggs to sit for 5 hours.
- Step 6
Peel eggs and serve at room temperature.
Tips
Tips:
Leaving the eggs in the tea for over 5 hours produces a stronger taste and aroma, as well a darker color
Lay the boiled eggs on a towel before cracking to cut down on the mess
Nutrition Facts
| Per serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 76 |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Trans Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g |
| Fibre | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Sodium | 235 mg |