Whole30 Chinese Tea Eggs
Elevate your snack game with these Whole30 Chinese Tea Eggs, a flavorful and nourishing twist on the traditional treat. Perfectly boiled and delicately cracked, the eggs are slow-simmered in a robust marinade of black tea, coconut aminos, star anise, cinnamon, ginger, and peppercorns, creating their signature marbled appearance and rich umami flavor. This Whole30-compliant recipe is dairy-free, gluten-free, and packed with aromatic spices, making it a healthy snack or protein-packed addition to salads, grain-free bowls, or on-the-go meals. With minimal prep and a hands-off cooking process, these tea eggs are as easy to make as they are impressive. Serve them warm or chilled for a versatile dish infused with authentic Asian-inspired flavors.
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 4 cups water
- 3 bags black tea bags
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 inch piece, sliced ginger root
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Place eggs in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 2
Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the eggs from the hot water and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool, about 5 minutes.
Step 4
Once cool, gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shells all over, but do not remove the shells.
Step 5
In the same pot, combine 4 cups of water, black tea bags, coconut aminos, star anise, cinnamon stick, whole peppercorns, sliced ginger root, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Step 6
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, carefully add the cracked eggs back into the pot, and cover.
Step 7
Let the eggs simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour, and up to 2 hours for a stronger flavor.
Step 8
Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the tea mixture for an additional 1-2 hours for even more flavor absorption, ensuring they are completely submerged.
Step 9
Once ready, remove the eggs from the mixture, peel, and serve them either warm or refrigerated for later use as a snack or accompaniment to meals.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1409.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 585.3 |
| Total Fat 31.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 9.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 1116mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4986.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 38.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 23.7g | |
| Protein 38.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 240IU | 0% |
| Calcium 328.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 596.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories