Dairy-Free Chinese Tea Eggs
Discover the rich, aromatic flavors of *Dairy-Free Chinese Tea Eggs*, a traditional Asian delicacy with a marbled design that's almost as stunning as its taste. This easy-to-follow recipe infuses hard-boiled eggs with black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, Sichuan peppercorns, and a hint of orange peel, creating a savory and slightly sweet snack or side dish. With just 10 minutes of prep and minimal cooking, these tea eggs are perfect for meal prep or as an elegant addition to festive gatherings. Whether enjoyed warm or chilled, these dairy-free delights are gluten-free adaptable and steeped in authentic Chinese culinary tradition, offering a burst of umami flavor in every bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 4 cups water
- 3 pieces black tea bags
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 3 pieces star anise
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 strip orange peel
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover with water by about an inch.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer gently for 8 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the pot and transfer them to a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes.
Using the back of a spoon, gently tap each egg to crack the shells all over but do not peel the eggs. This will allow the flavors to seep in and create a marbled pattern.
Drain the pot and refill with 4 cups of fresh water. Add the tea bags, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, sugar, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and orange peel to the pot.
Bring the liquid to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, carefully add the cracked eggs, and simmer for 30 minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and allow the eggs to steep in the tea mixture for at least 2 hours at room temperature, or for a more intense flavor, refrigerate the eggs in the tea broth overnight.
Before serving, peel the eggs and enjoy them warm or cold as a tasty snack or accompaniment to a meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
607 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 33.1 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 7420 mg | 323% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.4 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.1 g | 18% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.5 g | 101% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 394 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 13.9 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1103 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
