yea, in asia where we have these tea eggs, they are left to simmer the sauce for hours on end (using a slow cooker) and the entire egg should be brown when you peel them. good effort tho :D
When I bought/ate these eggs in Taiwan (usually from 7-11) they were completely brown after cooking. I also tried making tea eggs with the hope of getting entirely brown eggs, but alas it didn't work out. Any suggestions?
@pxybean stop writing abnoxious comments on peoples videos no one really cares its up to erochow to decide if his wife is annoying and she really isnt other then that mind your own beeswax
I like tea eggs; but prepare them differently. I hard boil the eggs in an egg cooker that stops when the eggs are done. To a slow cooker I add black tea bags, soy sauce, and a tea spoon or two of 5 spice instead of star anise, it gives the eggs a nice flavour. As for using the slow cooker, I can leave the eggs on simmer for hours, and it need little attention. Will add some mandarin peel next to try that flavour
Wonderful video, this is the first video I've seen from you when i was searching egg stuff, This is a very interesting recipe Thanks for this video! I'm gonna try this sometime!
I made these (well not this recipe) for my daughter's 14th birthday party -- and learned rather quickly that kids don't like licorice flavored eggs. I'd stay drop the anise and just go with a chai or clove based tea - like the wine you cook with, a good rule of thumb is "use a tea you'd like to drink"
i've heard this before, but then the honey is in the spoon for such a short time. And almost all honey extraction equipment is made from stainless steel, so if one believes that contact with metal destroys the nutrients, then most all honey has lost the nutrients before you buy the bottle. thx for your note. eric .
Hey I just wanted to drop you guys a line and say that you're very entertaining. You two work very well together. Many blessings to you for cheering up my day.
i totally agree with u about knowing the origin of ur food.. and of course eating local.. but ur trust with ur country's food regulation s not exactly in its place..
Local food is still considered to be better than eating imported foods from *not so well know producers* Just like going to lets say... mexico, your body system isn't used to the things that go into foods and you get sick. (Just an example) Of course if you were to eat imported foods from... italy or japan it'd be better but he's talking about other places.
No, his wife is not annoying, do I detect a hint of sexism? :I She is supposed to be background commentary.
EbonyWaters 1 week ago
@EbonyWaters thanks for the support! eric - GardenFork
erochow 4 days ago
yea, in asia where we have these tea eggs, they are left to simmer the sauce for hours on end (using a slow cooker) and the entire egg should be brown when you peel them. good effort tho :D
finalnode 4 months ago
@finalnode thanks for that info, the slow cooker def would work better. thx, eric,
erochow 4 months ago
im 12 and i like it
tray20111 7 months ago
i made these this morning :D
it was so good
chocochitu 10 months ago
I'm going to make this recipe tomorrow (Friday Jan 4th/2011) for a party I'm throwing on Sat. Wish me well, please.
Christina5Archer 1 year ago
When I bought/ate these eggs in Taiwan (usually from 7-11) they were completely brown after cooking. I also tried making tea eggs with the hope of getting entirely brown eggs, but alas it didn't work out. Any suggestions?
thebloomgirl 1 year ago
@thebloomgirl The ones in Taiwan are probably left to steep for a super long time - probably over night? That or they're using a darker tea/soysauce.
7cleverbuttons 11 months ago
Love tea eggs
kimmeeCheah 1 year ago
the eggs are overcooked!
misspeckpeck 1 year ago
is it just me or is his wife annoying? he honestly knows what he's doing and she just keeps interrupting.
pxybean 2 years ago
its just you
erochow 2 years ago 7
@pxybean stop writing abnoxious comments on peoples videos no one really cares its up to erochow to decide if his wife is annoying and she really isnt other then that mind your own beeswax
TheSovietBears 8 months ago
I like tea eggs; but prepare them differently. I hard boil the eggs in an egg cooker that stops when the eggs are done. To a slow cooker I add black tea bags, soy sauce, and a tea spoon or two of 5 spice instead of star anise, it gives the eggs a nice flavour. As for using the slow cooker, I can leave the eggs on simmer for hours, and it need little attention. Will add some mandarin peel next to try that flavour
bsaytah 2 years ago
Charming video.
nozero1 2 years ago
Wonderful video, this is the first video I've seen from you when i was searching egg stuff, This is a very interesting recipe Thanks for this video! I'm gonna try this sometime!
TenmaMizoku 2 years ago
um, the eggs shouldve been more uniformly brown in color indicating more interaction with the brine and thus more flavor. you can simmer for 2 hours.
ironchopsticks 2 years ago
the chewing mouth close-up ruined it for me : /
sunsetlungs 2 years ago
I made these (well not this recipe) for my daughter's 14th birthday party -- and learned rather quickly that kids don't like licorice flavored eggs. I'd stay drop the anise and just go with a chai or clove based tea - like the wine you cook with, a good rule of thumb is "use a tea you'd like to drink"
gingergargoyle 2 years ago
When removing honey from the bottle with a spoon never use a wet spoon, always a dry spoon you can make the honey go bad
veraalves123 2 years ago
try putting the eggs in ice cold water for a few minutes. It loosens the shells and makes them easier to peal.
AnnieNM06 2 years ago
thx. one day i'll get it right. eric.
erochow 2 years ago
you're doing great, I love your videos and I love how you always have your cute dogs in them.
AnnieNM06 2 years ago
BTW erochow, you shoud NEVER use metal spoon with honey because it destroys nutrients in it. Only wooden or plastic spoon.
Ralexcar 3 years ago
i've heard this before, but then the honey is in the spoon for such a short time. And almost all honey extraction equipment is made from stainless steel, so if one believes that contact with metal destroys the nutrients, then most all honey has lost the nutrients before you buy the bottle. thx for your note. eric .
erochow 2 years ago
Hey I just wanted to drop you guys a line and say that you're very entertaining. You two work very well together. Many blessings to you for cheering up my day.
ImATruthSeeker 3 years ago
thx , always good to hear. eric.
erochow 2 years ago
i totally agree with u about knowing the origin of ur food.. and of course eating local.. but ur trust with ur country's food regulation s not exactly in its place..
sorealittty 3 years ago
we all do the best we can, thanks for your note. we're getting our bees in april, so we'll have very local honey. eric.
erochow 2 years ago
Well we really do have a stringent food process, if something bad originates to a company it's time to say goodbye to several million/billion :\
aopdjasldksa 2 years ago
ok then! google monsanto, bovine hormon, and aspartam
sorealittty 2 years ago
Time, it takes time.
aopdjasldksa 2 years ago
yeah, time...
mean while, drink up ur milk , enjoy ur diet coke, and the plethora of FDA approved GM goodness :P
sorealittty 2 years ago
Local food is still considered to be better than eating imported foods from *not so well know producers* Just like going to lets say... mexico, your body system isn't used to the things that go into foods and you get sick. (Just an example) Of course if you were to eat imported foods from... italy or japan it'd be better but he's talking about other places.
aopdjasldksa 2 years ago