Tea Egg

By sincial

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black tea leaves or 1 tea bag
• 4 pieces star anise
• 1 small stick cinnamon or cassia bark
• 1 teaspoon cracked peppercorns (optional)
• 2 strips dried mandarin peel (optional)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Method

Place unshelled eggs in saucepan of cold water – water level should be at least 4 cm (1-1/2") higher than eggs. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes.

Remove the eggs. With a knife, tap each egg to slightly crack the shells in two or three places. Return to saucepan.

Add other ingredients and stir. Cover and simmer for 2 hours, adding water as necessary. Drain, serve hot or cold.