茶叶蛋 (Cha Ye Dan)

Aromatic tea-infused eggs with a savory flavor.

Ingredients

• 6 pcs eggs
• 2 tbsp black tea leaves
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 pcs star anise
• 1 pcs cinnamon stick
• 2 tsp sugar

Method

1. Hard boil the eggs and crack their shells.
2. Combine remaining ingredients in a pot.
3. Add eggs to the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
4. Let the eggs cool in the tea mixture.

Chef's tips

• Crack shells gently to allow flavors to penetrate.
• Use a low-sodium soy sauce for less saltiness.