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INGREDIENTS
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eggs ………………..8
salt………………… 1 teaspoon
water………….. ….3 cups
soy sauce………. ..1 tablespoon
black soy sauce…. 1 tablespoon
salt…………… …….1/4 teaspoon
black tea leave……2 tablespoons
star anise…………..2 pods
cinnamon stick …..1 (2 inch) piece
tangerine zest ……1 tablespoon
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DIRECTIONS
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In a large saucepan, combine eggs and 1 teaspoon salt; cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat, drain, and cool. When cool, tap eggs with the back of a spoon to crack shells (do not remove shells).
In a large saucepan, combine 3 cups water, soy sauce, black soy sauce, salt, tea leaves, star anise, cinnamon stick, and tangerine zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 3 hours. Remove from heat, add eggs, and let steep for at least 8 hours.