Hsun Tan Or Smoked Eggs Recipe

Experience the exquisite flavors of Hsun Tan, or Smoked Eggs, a culinary treasure from Florence Lin's renowned Chinese cookbook. This recipe delivers perfectly soft-boiled eggs infused with a smoky-sweet marinade, creating a delightful appetizer or snack. Prepare to be amazed by the simplicity and incredible taste!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 4 mins
Calories 85.1 kcal
Protein 13g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
Hsun Tan Or Smoked Eggs 18

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Ingredients for Hsun Tan Or Smoked Eggs

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How to Make Hsun Tan Or Smoked Eggs

  1. Gently place room temperature eggs in a saucepan. Add enough cold water to cover the eggs by about an inch.
  2. Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.
  3. Once boiling, cook for exactly 4 minutes.
  4. Carefully remove the eggs from the boiling water and immediately plunge them into a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  5. Once cool enough to handle, gently tap each egg all over with a spoon to create small cracks in the shell.
  6. Peel the eggs under cold running water, removing the shells completely. Set the soft-boiled eggs aside.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients (see below).
  8. Add the peeled eggs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  9. Let the eggs marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or preferably longer (up to overnight), turning them occasionally to ensure even flavor distribution.
  10. Before serving, cut each egg in half lengthwise.
  11. Serve chilled, optionally drizzled with a little extra marinade.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

8g

Carbs

0g