Low Carb Chinese Tea Eggs
Elevate your snack game with these Low Carb Chinese Tea Eggs, a flavorful twist on the traditional street food classic! Infused with bold notes of black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and Sichuan peppercorns, these marbled eggs are as visually stunning as they are delicious. Created with low-carb eaters in mind, this recipe swaps out sugar for a keto-friendly sweetener, making it both diet-conscious and irresistibly savory. The unique marbling effect, achieved by cracking the shells before steeping, ensures each egg is a work of art. Perfect as a protein-packed snack, a light appetizer, or a sophisticated addition to any meal, these Chinese tea eggs are a testament to how simple ingredients can create unforgettable flavors. Try making a batch and let them steep overnight for an even deeper, richer taste!
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol)
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about an inch.
Step 2
Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3
After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool them quickly. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.
Step 4
Once the eggs are cooled, gently crack the shells with the back of a spoon to create a network of fine cracks. Do not peel the eggs.
Step 5
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, black tea leaves, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and sugar substitute.
Step 6
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Step 7
Carefully place the cracked eggs into the simmering tea mixture. Ensure they are fully submerged.
Step 8
Simmer the eggs in the mixture for 30 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat.
Step 9
Allow the eggs to steep in the tea mixture for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator for a more intense flavor and marbled effect.
Step 10
When ready to serve, gently peel the shells off the eggs to reveal the marbled surface, and enjoy as a low-carb snack or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1548.0g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 616.4 |
| Total Fat 32.6g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g | |
| Cholesterol 1116mg | 0% |
| Sodium 12027.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 33.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 1.3g | |
| Protein 61.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 240IU | 0% |
| Calcium 399.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 13.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1480.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories