Mrs. Sze’s Tea Eggs

May 18, 2023May 18, 20230 1

Delicious Mrs. Sze's Tea Eggs recipe for your snack time

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

70 min

Ready In

80 min

Level

Easy

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Mrs. Sze's Tea Eggs are a popular snack in China, typically sold by street vendors who hard-boil the eggs and then steep them in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, spices, and tea leaves. The result is a snack with a unique and savory flavor, perfect for those who enjoy salty and umami-rich foods. The dish is named after Mrs. Sze, a famous food writer who popularized this recipe in her cooking column. Try this recipe today to experience a taste of China!

Instructions

1.	Place the eggs in a pot and cover them with about an inch of cold water. Bring the water to a boil.
2.	Once the water starts boiling, reduce the heat and let the eggs simmer for about ten minutes.
3.	After ten minutes, remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and place them in a bowl of cold water. Let them cool down completely.
4.	Once the eggs have cooled down, use a spoon to tap all around them to crack the shell slightly. Do not peel them.
5.	Combine the soy sauce, salt, star anise, five-spice powder, tea leaves, peppercorns, and orange peel in a pot with 3 cups of water. Let the mixture come to a boil.
6.	Gently place the eggs into the soy sauce mixture, making sure they are fully submerged.
7.	Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil again, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for an hour.
8.	Turn off the heat and let the eggs steep in the mixture for another hour.
9.	Remove the eggs from the pot and gently peel them. Serve them warm or at room temperature.

PROS

Mrs.
Sze’s Tea Eggs are a tasty and unique snack, with a salty and savory flavor.

They are perfect for a quick and easy snack, or as an impressive appetizer for a party.

CONS

The high sodium content of soy sauce and salt in this recipe means that these eggs should be consumed in moderation, especially for those watching their salt intake.

The tea leaves and star anise may not be readily available in all areas.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The boiled eggs in this recipe are a good source of protein, which can help with muscle and tissue repair.
Tea leaves contain antioxidants that can help reduce the risk of heart disease and improve brain function.
Star anise may aid in digestion and provide relief from coughs and colds.

	8 -20 eggs
	1/2 cup soy sauce
	4 tablespoons salt
	4 star anise , broken up
	1 teaspoon five-spice powder
	2 tablespoons dark loose tea leaves ( preferably Lapsang Souchong )
	6 -10 peppercorns
	1 inch orange peel or 1 inch tangerine peel