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Star Anise Tea Eggs


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Difficulty: Easy

Course: Lunch

Main Ingredient: Eggs

Smart Balance Product: 
Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs

Ingredients: 

12 Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs
6 tablespoons loose black tea leaves
3 tablespoons star anise, in pieces (available in Asian markets, specialty food stores and spice stores)

STEP 1:

  

Place Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs in large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, lower heat and cook for 10 minutes, or until eggs are hard-boiled.

STEP 2:

  

Chill under cold running water. Tap each egg lightly on flat surface to make a web of small cracks all over the shell.

STEP 3:

  

Place Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs in large saucepan. Add tea, star anise and 2 tablespoons salt. Cover with cold water. Bring to a boil.

STEP 4:

  

Reduce to a simmer and cook, with cover askew, for about 2 hours. Let Smart Balance™ Omega-3 Grade A Natural Large Eggs cool in liquid.

STEP 5:

  

Peel eggs. Cut in half lengthwise and place flat side down on large white plate or platter.