Mrs Sze's Tea Eggs
Delight your taste buds with the captivating flavors of Mrs Sze's Tea Eggs, a classic Chinese recipe that transforms simple hard-boiled eggs into a savory work of art. Infused with the rich, aromatic blend of black tea, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, star anise, and cinnamon, these marbled eggs are a feast for the senses. Gently cracked shells allow the fragrant marinade to seep in, creating intricate patterns and deep flavors during a slow simmer and steeping process that’s easy to follow yet incredibly rewarding. Perfect as a snack, appetizer, or side dish, these tea eggs can be enjoyed warm or cold, making them a versatile addition to any meal. With minimal prep time and a stunning result, Mrs Sze's Tea Eggs are a must-try for anyone looking to explore traditional Chinese cuisine.
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces Large eggs
- 4 cups Water
- 2 tablespoons Black tea leaves (or black tea bags)
- 0.5 cup Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 pods Star anise
- 1 stick Cinnamon stick
- 2 teaspoons Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and add enough water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let the eggs cook for 7 minutes for semi-soft yolks, or 10 minutes for fully hard-boiled yolks.
Step 3
Remove the eggs from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of cold water. Let them cool for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Once the eggs are cool enough to handle, use the back of a spoon to gently crack the eggshells all over, keeping the shells intact. This will allow the tea and soy sauce mixture to infuse into the eggs.
Step 5
In a clean pot, combine 4 cups of water, tea leaves, soy sauce, Chinese five-spice powder, star anise, cinnamon stick, sugar, and salt. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 6
Add the cracked eggs into the pot with the tea mixture. Make sure the eggs are fully submerged (add more water if necessary). Cover the pot and simmer on low heat for 40 minutes.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and let the eggs steep in the tea mixture for at least 2 hours, or for the best flavor, refrigerate the pot and steep overnight.
Step 8
Peel the eggs before serving to reveal the intricate marbled pattern and enjoy them warm or cold as a snack or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1424.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 573.3 |
| Total Fat 32.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g | |
| Cholesterol 1116mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7420.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 29.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 9.0g | |
| Protein 49.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 240IU | 0% |
| Calcium 366.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 12.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1031.5mg | 0% |
Source of Calories