Don't wait for a special occasion — here's how make the tea marinade:
View Tea Eggs Food 52 PNG. Some chinese believe that the practice of cooking tea eggs may be harmful. I am not certain if this is 100% true but some professionals have said it will produce harmful nitrates from acid reacting with iron from the eggs.
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Tea eggs originated in china and quickly gained popularity, and are now sold and made all over the world. In a pot, add water, tea bags, cinnamon stick, star anise, soy sauce, brown sugar, and sea salt. While the eggs are cooking, bring another 4 cups of water to a boil in a second saucepan.
Cover with cool water so the water is 2.5 cm above eggs.
Six for enjoying whole and six for making a salad for. This marbled tea egg recipe serves up eggs with a beautiful marbled surface. Bring to a simmer over medium. With holiday distractions, i'm long delayed getting a new post happy new year, everyone!
