Chinese tea egg is a famous chinese street food which is also known as marbled egg.
Marbled tea eggs.
Marbled tea eggs two versions 茶叶蛋 probably the best way to enjoy hard boiled eggs.
Marbled chinese tea eggs are a traditional lucky food for chinese new year.
The eggs with their golden color and design symbolize gold nuggets.
First you hard boil the eggs and then you crack the shells and simmer them in a marinade of tea soy sauce and spices.
Chinese tea eggs are packed with flavour and have a beautiful marble look.
Symbolizing fertility and wealth they will be prominent on most menus.
Making tea eggs is a two part process.
They are easy to make filling the kitchen with exotic smells of star anise cinnamon black tea chinese five spice and orange peel.
Traditional tea eggs are usually heating on a stove and has been boiled for quite a long time possibly server hours.
This not only gives the peeled eggs their lovely marbled look but also infuses them with a subtle savory flavor.
Bring the pot to a boil lower the heat and let simmer for 3 minutes.
Eggs are braised with spices and chinese teas thus have a unique and strong tea flavor.
How to make this marbled tea egg recipe step by step gently place the eggs in a medium pot and fill with water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.
In northern china you will find tea eggs or marbled eggs sold by street vendors and eaten as a common snack.