Sugar-Free Chinese Tea Eggs
Transform your snack game with these flavorful Sugar-Free Chinese Tea Eggs, a low-carb twist on a beloved Asian delicacy. Infused with a savory blend of black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and dried orange peel, these marbled eggs are free of added sugars yet bursting with complex, aromatic flavors. The unique cracked-shell simmering technique ensures an elegant marbled design that’s as visually stunning as it is delicious. Perfect as a protein-packed snack, appetizer, or part of a bento box, these tea eggs can be served warm, cold, or at room temperature. Plus, they’re even more flavorful after steeping overnight, making them an easy make-ahead option that stays fresh for up to a week. Enjoy a guilt-free, gourmet treat with this sugar-free adaptation of a classic Chinese recipe!
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Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1 liter water
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 stars star anise
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 strip dried orange peel
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and cover them with cold water, ensuring that they are submerged by at least an inch of water.
Step 2
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once it reaches a boiling point, reduce the heat to low and simmer the eggs for 10 minutes.
Step 3
After simmering, remove the eggs from the heat and drain the hot water. Rinse the eggs under cold running water to cool them enough to handle.
Step 4
Gently tap each egg with the back of a spoon to crack the shells all over but be careful to keep the shells intact to create the marbled effect.
Step 5
In the same saucepan, add 1 liter of water, black tea leaves, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, dried orange peel, and salt.
Step 6
Return the cracked eggs to the saucepan and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 35 minutes.
Step 7
After simmering, turn off the heat and allow the eggs to steep in the marinade for an additional 1 to 3 hours at room temperature for a stronger flavor.
Step 8
For best results, refrigerate the eggs in the marinade overnight to enhance the flavor and color.
Step 9
When ready to serve, peel the eggs. They can be enjoyed warm, at room temperature, or cold. The tea eggs store well in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1411.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 523.6 |
| Total Fat 30.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g | |
| Cholesterol 1116mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5123.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 16.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 2.2g | |
| Protein 45.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 246IU | 0% |
| Calcium 357.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 836.4mg | 0% |
Source of Calories