Spiced tea quail eggs

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare the necessary ingredients.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Rinse the quail eggs clean, put them in a pot and boil for 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Let the eggs cool and then gently tap the surface to create slight cracks in the shell, making it easier for the flavors to penetrate.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Pour boiling water into the thermos, cover and let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Add dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, black tea bags, star anise, and bay leaves to the pot.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   6 Next, pour an appropriate amount of water into the pot and bring it to a boil over high heat.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Add granulated sugar, salt, light soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Boil over high heat for 5 minutes to allow the tea bag and spices to release their flavor.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour out the hot water from the thermos and put the quail eggs in.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Pour the braising liquid into a thermos, cover and let it sit overnight.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    You can enjoy delicious spiced quail eggs the next morning.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    One bite at a time, so satisfying!

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Finished product photo.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Finished product photo.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Finished product photo.