Paleo Chinese Tea Eggs
Elevate your snacking or meal prep routine with these Paleo Chinese Tea Eggs, a healthy twist on a traditional Asian delicacy. This recipe features six perfectly boiled eggs infused with the rich, aromatic flavors of black tea, coconut aminos, star anise, cinnamon, fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, and fresh ginger. A simple marbling technique transforms these eggs into visual masterpieces while allowing the spices to penetrate deeply. With just 15 minutes of prep followed by gentle simmering, these protein-packed treats are an ideal gluten-free and soy-free option for those embracing a paleo lifestyle. Serve them as a snack, a flavorful topping for salads, or enjoy them on their own for an irresistible treat that's both nutritious and eye-catching. Perfect for meal prep, these eggs taste even better after marinating overnight!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 2 bags black tea bags
- 1 cup coconut aminos
- 3 cups water
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 piece cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon Sichuan peppercorns
- 1 inch, sliced ginger
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
Place the eggs in a medium-sized pot and cover them completely with cold water.
Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and let the eggs simmer for about 8 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the pot and place them in a bowl of cold water to cool for a few minutes.
Gently tap each egg with the back of a spoon to crack the shells all over, creating a marbled effect when finished.
Return the eggs to the pot and add the black tea bags, coconut aminos, water, star anise, cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, Sichuan peppercorns, sliced ginger, and sea salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 1 to 1.5 hours. The longer the eggs soak in the spiced tea, the more flavor they will absorb.
Once cooked to your desired flavor, remove the pot from the heat and allow the eggs to cool in the liquid.
For best results, let the eggs marinate in the fridge overnight, but they can also be enjoyed immediately.
Peel the eggs before serving, and enjoy them with a sprinkle of additional sea salt if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
720 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.2 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 7031 mg | 306% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.7 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 47.5 g | ||
| Protein | 38.5 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.7 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 661 mg | 14% | |
*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.
