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Tea eggs are a cheap snack food, found all over China. The eggs are actually boiled twice. Tea is not the dominant flavour. Ingredients:
6 eggs |
a |
3 tbsp. soy sauce |
1 tsp. salt |
1 tbsp. black tea leaves or 1 tea bag |
4 pieces star anise |
1 small stick cinnamon or cassia bark |
1 tsp. cracked peppercorns (optional) |
2 strips dried mandarin peel (optional) |
Directions:
1. Place unshelled eggs in saucepan of cold water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.
2. Remove the eggs. With a knife, tap each egg to slightly crack the shells in two or three places. Return to saucepan.
3. Add A and stir. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, adding water as necessary. Drain, serve hot or cold.
4. Cook longer for a stronger flavour and a deeper colour.
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