I don't add soy sauce to my tea egg recipe. It kills the aromas from tea and spices. Don't add salt until soaking cycle. (step 6)
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 doz of eggs
1/2 cup of green tea leaves
6 star anise (Chinese Five Spices)
2 cinnamon sticks, 3 inch size
8 cups water, depends on the size of your pot (see step 4)
Directions:
- Boil eggs until hard, about 5 minutes. Don't over boil.
- Remove from heat. Soak in cool water.
- Lightly tap the shells with a metal spoon, but not to crack open.
- Fill water to slightly cover the eggs, put all ingredients in liquid.
- Heat to boil, then reduce to simmer. Constantly pouring liquid to top the eggs.
- Cook until egg shells turn brown.
- Turn off heat, top the lid and let soak overnight.
Originally posted on Pbase.