Chinese Tea Leaf Eggs Tarifi

Malzemeler

• 3 cups water2 tablespoons black tea leaves1 tablespoon soy sauce1 tablespoon black soy sauce1 tablespoon tangerine zest1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick2 pods star anise1.25 teaspoons salt, divided8 large eggs

Hazırlanışı

1. Combine 3 cups water, tea leaves, soy sauce, black soy sauce, zest, cinnamon stick, star anise, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours.
2. Meanwhile, place eggs and remaining 1 teaspoon salt into a medium pot; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool. Tap cooled eggs with the back of a spoon to crack shells; do not remove shells.
3. Remove the saucepan from the heat. Add eggs and let steep for at least 8 hours, or for a richer flavor, up to 1 1/2 days.

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