High Protein Chinese Tea Eggs
Infuse your snacks with bold flavor and a protein-packed punch with these High Protein Chinese Tea Eggs! A timeless street food delicacy, this recipe takes the classic Chinese Tea Egg and elevates it with the addition of black tea leaves, fragrant spices like star anise, cinnamon, and fennel seeds, and a hint of citrusy orange peel. The result? Perfectly marbled eggs that are not only visually stunning but also brimming with savory, aromatic goodness. With only 15 minutes of prep and an optional overnight steep for deeper flavor, these tea eggs are both simple to make and incredibly versatile—enjoy them as a healthy snack, a salad topper, or a side dish bursting with umami. Whether you're meal-prepping or indulging in comfort food with a twist, these tea eggs are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces large eggs
- 1 liter water
- 2 tablespoons or bags black tea leaves or tea bags
- 120 milliliters soy sauce
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 10 grams ginger, sliced
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 strip peel of an orange
Instructions
Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 7 minutes for a medium-soft yolk or 10 minutes for a firmer yolk.
Carefully remove the eggs and place them into a bowl of ice water to cool for about 5 minutes.
Gently tap the eggs with the back of a spoon to crack the shells all over but do not peel them.
In a large pot, combine 1 liter of water with soy sauce, tea leaves or tea bags, star anise, cinnamon stick, sugar, black peppercorns, salt, ginger, fennel seeds, and the orange peel.
Bring this mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Place the cracked eggs into the tea mixture. Simmer on low heat for at least 30 minutes. For a more intense flavor, allow them to steep in the refrigerator overnight.
Once done, remove the eggs from the mixture. Peel them to serve.
Enjoy the tea eggs on their own, sliced in salads, or as a protein-rich addition to any meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
749 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.5 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.1 g | 60% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1488 mg | 496% | |
| Sodium | 12354 mg | 537% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.4 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.4 g | ||
| Protein | 62.5 g | 125% | |
| Vitamin D | 8.0 mcg | 40% | |
| Calcium | 456 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 14.6 mg | 81% | |
| Potassium | 1332 mg | 28% | |
*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.
