8 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 star anise
individual points
4 teaspoons Constant Comment tea leaves
= (or a fragrant orange spiced tea)
Directions: one line for each direction. When saved the lines will be numbered.
Place the eggs and 1 teaspoon salt in a pot and cover with ample cold water. Bring to a boil, turn down to a low simmer. Cook for 20 minutes. Remove the pot from the heat and drain off the water. Let the eggs sit under a stream of cold water until cool.
With the back of a large spoon, tap each egg gently to create a network of fine cracks. Place the eggs in a pot that fits them snugly and add the soy sauce, salt, star anise, tea and 3 cups cold water. Bring to a boil then turn to a bare simmer and cover with a lid. Simmer for 3 hours, checking the level of water occasionally and adding more water if needed. You only need enough to cover the eggs.
Remove from the heat and let cool in the sauce. Place in the fridge, sauce and all and let sit for at least 8 hours or up to 1 1/2 days. Remove the eggs from the sauce and dry them. Keep covered and refrigerated without peeling until ready to use.
This recipe yields 8 eggs.
Total Carbohydrates per Egg: 0.7 grams
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 72
Calories from Fat 58.5%
Total Fat
5g
Cholesterol
187mg
Sodium
517mg
Carbohydrate
2g
Dietary Fiber
trace
Protein
6g
Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch)
Rating: ()
Added On: May 7, 2008
* Karen's Gourmet Low-Carb Recipes at http://www.lowcarb.ca
