Whole30 Chinese Tea Eggs
Transform your snacking routine with these flavorful Whole30 Chinese Tea Eggs—an aromatic and protein-packed twist on a traditional Asian recipe. Infused with the bold flavors of black tea, coconut aminos, star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, and fresh ginger, these eggs boast a gorgeous marbled appearance that’s as stunning as their taste. Perfectly compliant with the Whole30 program, this recipe swaps typical soy sauce for coconut aminos while retaining all the savory allure. These tea eggs are simmered low and slow for deep flavor, ensuring a healthy, satisfying treat that doubles as a snack or meal accompaniment. Easy to make and ideal for meal prep, this recipe not only elevates your pantry staples but guarantees a wholesome addition to your culinary repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces large eggs
- 4 cups water
- 3 bags black tea bags
- 0.5 cup coconut aminos
- 2 whole star anise
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon whole peppercorns
- 1 inch piece, sliced ginger root
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Place eggs in a large pot and cover them with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove the eggs from the hot water and place them in a bowl of ice water to cool, about 5 minutes.
Once cool, gently tap each egg on the counter to crack the shells all over, but do not remove the shells.
In the same pot, combine 4 cups of water, black tea bags, coconut aminos, star anise, cinnamon stick, whole peppercorns, sliced ginger root, and salt. Bring to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, carefully add the cracked eggs back into the pot, and cover.
Let the eggs simmer on low heat for at least 1 hour, and up to 2 hours for a stronger flavor.
Turn off the heat and allow the eggs to sit in the tea mixture for an additional 1-2 hours for even more flavor absorption, ensuring they are completely submerged.
Once ready, remove the eggs from the mixture, peel, and serve them either warm or refrigerated for later use as a snack or accompaniment to meals.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
585 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.1 g | 45% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1116 mg | 372% | |
| Sodium | 4987 mg | 217% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.4 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.7 g | ||
| Protein | 38.0 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 329 mg | 25% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 596 mg | 13% | |
*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.
