Herbal Eggs

Herbal Eggs

Adapted from an internet recipe.
An excellent alternative to just plain hard boiled eggs. These turned out perfect, the family loved these. This recipe already assumes you have hard boiled eggs ready.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Lunch, Side
Cuisine Chinese
Servings 10 Herbal Eggs

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 quarts water, (6 cups)
  • 1 packet Bah Kut Teh, herbal seasoning
  • 10 fresh Shiitake mushrooms
  • 2 whole star anise
  • 4 cloves, or 1/8 teaspoon ground
  • 1 2 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 1/2 inches fresh ginger, peeled
  • 1 head garlic, peeled
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, or 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
  • 10 hard boiled eggs, peeled
  • 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or cane sugar

Instructions
 

  • Most everything ready, mushrooms were in the fridge.
  • In a large pot, add the first 10 ingredients, bring to a boil. reduce heat to a low boil and boil for 30 minutes.
  • Once you have the pot boiling, add the eggs to a mixing bowl and add the dark soy sauce, mix the eggs around to coat them and stain them evenly. Mix the eggs occasionally and set them aside while the pot is boiling.
  • When 30 minutes have passed, add the brown sugar, light soy sauce, and the eggs along with the dark soy sauce from the mixing bowl. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer, simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Remove eggs and drain, allow to cool, then place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Enjoy as a snack or with a meal for lunch or dinner.

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