Low Carb Chinese Tea Eggs
Indulge in the delicate flavors of **Low Carb Chinese Tea Eggs**, a healthier spin on the traditional Chinese snack that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a harmonious blend of black tea, soy sauce, warming spices like star anise and cinnamon, and a touch of Sichuan peppercorns, these marbled eggs boast an irresistibly deep, savory aroma. Perfectly tailored to low-carb and keto diets with the use of a sugar substitute, this recipe offers an elegant solution for those searching for satisfying snacks or appetizers that are light on carbs but big on taste. Easy to prepare and versatile to serve, Low Carb Chinese Tea Eggs can double as a show-stopping addition to any plate and a flavorful grab-and-go snack for busy days. With their intricate marbling and rich umami profile, these eggs are a timeless treat with a modern, healthy twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 4 cups water
- 1 cup soy sauce
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon sugar substitute (e.g., erythritol)
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover them by about an inch.
Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the eggs simmer for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool them quickly. Let them sit for at least 5 minutes.
Once the eggs are cooled, gently crack the shells with the back of a spoon to create a network of fine cracks. Do not peel the eggs.
In a large pot, combine 4 cups of water, black tea leaves, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon stick, Sichuan peppercorns, salt, and sugar substitute.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Carefully place the cracked eggs into the simmering tea mixture. Ensure they are fully submerged.
Simmer the eggs in the mixture for 30 minutes, then remove the pot from the heat.
Allow the eggs to steep in the tea mixture for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator for a more intense flavor and marbled effect.
When ready to serve, gently peel the shells off the eggs to reveal the marbled surface, and enjoy as a low-carb snack or as part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 12027 mg | 523% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.4 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.3 g | 19% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 61.2 g | 122% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 399 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 13.8 mg | 77% | |
| Potassium | 1480 mg | 31% | |
*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.
