FESTIVE CHINESE TEA EGGS
Tea eggs or red dyed eggs are often served at important ceremonies such as weddings or birthday to symbolize luck, good fortune, and new beginnings. Eggs contain all the information of life and represent harmony in one’s life. These are great to prepare for a party ahead of time and can be used to make a beautiful and tasty variation of deviled eggs.
Tea eggs or red dyed eggs are often served at important ceremonies such as weddings or birthday to symbolize luck, good fortune, and new beginnings. Eggs contain all the information of life and represent harmony in one’s life. These are great to prepare for a party ahead of time and can be used to make a beautiful and tasty variation of deviled eggs.
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Hard boil eggs, then drain.
Crack egg shells by tapping or gently rolling on counter top.
Boil a large pot of water. Add the cracked eggs, tea bags, star anise, and 5 handfuls of salt.
Add the tangerine peel and a dash of soy sauce, by swirling the bottle around the pot one time
Boil for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for about 6 hours or overnight.
Peel gently and serve!
Ingredients
Directions
Hard boil eggs, then drain.
Crack egg shells by tapping or gently rolling on counter top.
Boil a large pot of water. Add the cracked eggs, tea bags, star anise, and 5 handfuls of salt.
Add the tangerine peel and a dash of soy sauce, by swirling the bottle around the pot one time
Boil for about 30 minutes. Turn off the heat and let sit for about 6 hours or overnight.
Peel gently and serve!
