Low Fat Chinese Tea Eggs
Discover the elegance of a classic Asian dish made lighter with our irresistible Low Fat Chinese Tea Eggs recipe! These aromatic eggs are gently simmered in a fragrant blend of black tea, soy sauce, cinnamon, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and sugar, creating a marbled, flavor-packed treat that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for snack time or as a savory addition to any meal, this low-fat culinary delight highlights bold yet balanced flavors while remaining budget-friendly and easy to make. Ready in just over an hour, these savory tea eggs are the ideal choice for meal prep or impressing guests with authentic Chinese cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 4 cups water
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons black tea leaves
- 1 whole cinnamon stick
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a gentle simmer and cook the eggs for 8 minutes.
Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and cool them under running cold water. Gently crack the eggshells all over with the back of a spoon, ensuring the shell remains intact.
Empty the pot, return the cracked eggs to it, and add 4 cups of water, soy sauce, tea leaves, cinnamon stick, star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, sugar, and salt.
Bring the pot to a boil again over medium-high heat. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 50 minutes, allowing the spices and tea to infuse deeply into the eggs.
After cooking, remove the pot from heat and let the eggs sit in the liquid to cool for at least 1 hour. For a more intense flavor, refrigerate the eggs in the liquid for up to 24 hours.
Once ready to serve, peel the eggs and serve them whole or halved. Enjoy the aromatic and flavorful low-fat Chinese tea eggs as a snack or part of a meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
606 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.8 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.5 g | 48% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 7426 mg | 323% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 30.8 g | 11% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.3 g | ||
| Protein | 51.3 g | 103% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 361 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 11.3 mg | 63% | |
| Potassium | 1030 mg | 22% | |
*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.
