Chinese Braised Eggs

Chinese Braised Eggs is a delicious, easy make-ahead dish that can last for almost a week in the fridge! It makes for a very comforting meal, even with just a bowl of white rice or porridge. It usually needs to be marinated overnight in the fridge before it can be eaten, but I show you how to vary the recipe so it can be eaten immediately.

📝 Ingredients

• 6 hard-boiled eggs
• 3 star anise
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2 Cups water
• 1/4 Cup Light soy sauce
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 pinch salt
• Garlic, dried shiitake stems, oyster sauce, chicken stock powder

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Hard boil the eggs. (See "Step by Step Instructions" in recipe post if you need more details on this.)
2. 2Optional: over low or medium heat, lightly toast the star anise, cinnamon stick and bay leaf till fragrant.
3. 3Add the rest of the sauce ingredients the pot and bring to the boil.
4. 4Add the eggs and allow to boil for 20 minutes.
5. 5After 20 minutes, switch off the fire and allow the eggs to steep in the sauce till cool then refrigerate in the sauce. Enjoy the next day with a bowl of rice.