Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs
Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs feature tender hard-cooked eggs steeped in a fragrant blend of black tea, soy sauce, star anise, cinnamon, and bright tangerine zest. The infusion creates a gently seasoned yolk and a striking marbled exterior with warm, aromatic notes. Serve them as a snack, part of a lunch spread, or as a flavorful appetizer for gatherings.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, tea leaves, soy sauce, black soy sauce, zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, and 1/4 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
- 3
Meanwhile, put the eggs and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt in a medium pot; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 4
Take off the heat, drain, and let cool. Gently tap the cooled eggs with the back of a spoon to crack the shells; do not remove the shells.
- 5
Take the saucepan off the heat. Add the eggs and let them steep for at least 8 hours, or for a richer flavor, up to 1 1/2 days.
- Calories 129.44 kcal Moderate
- Protein 9.32 g Moderate
- Carbs 9.72 g Moderate
- Total Fat 6.04 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.34 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 234.0 mg High
- Sodium 258.47 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.53 g Low Source
- Sugar 5.23 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 4.73 g Moderate
- Calcium 44.4 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source
- Potassium 161.72 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 58.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.9 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 1.81 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Caffeine ☕
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Soy 🌱
About This Recipe
Marbled Chinese Tea Infused Eggs is a Chinese appetizer recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Cinnamon Sticks, Eggs, Loose Leaf Black Tea, and Salt. Each serving provides about 129.44 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or breakfast or side dish or snack.
- What is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs made of?
- The main ingredients are Cinnamon Sticks, Eggs, Loose Leaf Black Tea, Salt, Soy Sauce. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs?
- About 3 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 129.44 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Marbled Chinese Tea-Infused Eggs easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 5 steps.
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