Cold Dishes
Tiger Skin Eggs
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10 MIN
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Medium
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4 servings
About This Recipe
These Tiger Skin Eggs are a flavorful and aromatic twist on classic hard-boiled eggs, infused with bold spices and a rich, savory sauce. Perfectly golden-fried eggs soak up a fragrant blend of star anise, garlic, ginger, and dried red chili peppers, creating a deliciously spicy and umami-packed dish. The spring onions add a fresh contrast, while the simmered sauce thickens into a glossy, irresistible coating. Quick to prepare yet bursting with depth, these eggs make a fantastic appetizer or side dish. Whether served over rice or enjoyed on their own, these crispy, saucy tiger skin eggs are sure to impress with their unique texture and bold flavors!
Instructions
Detailed preparation guide
servings
4
Total Time
10m
shopping_basket Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- eggs 3 large
The aromatics
- spring onion 1 medium
The sauce & seasonings
- star anise 2 pieces
- garlic 2 cloves
- ginger 10g (1-inch piece)
- dried red chili peppers 1-2 pieces
menu_book Directions
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Step 1
Prepare 1 spring onion, 3 hard-boiled eggs, star anise, garlic, ginger, and dried red chili peppers in appropriate amounts.
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Step 2
Process the spring onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, and dried red chili peppers.
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Step 3
Peel the hard-boiled eggs and lightly fry them in oil.
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Step 4
Fry until golden and remove from oil.
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Step 5
Leave a small amount of oil in the pan, add spring onion, ginger, garlic, star anise, and dried red chili peppers to stir-fry until fragrant.
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Step 6
Add a small amount of light soy sauce.
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Step 7
Add a small amount of salt to taste.
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Step 8
Finally, add the eggs and half a bowl of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer and thicken the sauce.
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Step 9
Delicious tiger skin eggs are ready.
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