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Tuna tea eggs

Servings:
Makes 6 restaurant servings
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Ingredients

For the eggs
  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup *chili mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
For the tea
  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup *chili mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chinese tea, such as oolong
  • 1/4 cup of a star anise
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
For the garnish
  • 12 eggs
  • 1/2 cup *chili mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chinese tea, such as oolong
  • 1/4 cup of a star anise
  • 1/4 teaspoon cloves
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 24 pieces of thinly sliced sashimi tuna

Preparation

Baking Directions:

Tuna Tea Eggs Steal This Recipe® Step by Step Instructions:Place the eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil.

Allow them to simmer for about 5 minutes.

Remove the eggs and shock in ice water, gently cracking the shells without removing.

Boil 1 quart of water, then turn off heat.

Add tea and spices and allow mixture to steep.

Bring the tea liquid back to a boil, add eggs and simmer for about 25 minutes.

Shock eggs again in ice water and peel immediately.

Cut the eggs lengthwise and remove the yolks.

In a bowl, mix together the eggs yolks, chili mayonnaise, lime juice and salt, until very smooth.

Place yolk mixture in a piping bag and pipe into the eggs or spoon the mixture gently back into eggs.

Lightly brush the tuna with olive oil and season with salt.

Top the eggs with a thin piece of tuna sashimi, scallions and a dusting of toasted rice pearls.

*For the chili mayonnaise, mix together a store-bought brand such as Hellmann’s with sambal and sriracha powder to desired heat.

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