Mauritian Chinese Roasted Eggs | Oeufs Rôtis | Dizef roti

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces salt intake while maintaining flavor.

black tea leaves

🥗Healthier: green tea leaves

💰Cheaper: tea bags

Green tea offers a lighter flavor while tea bags are more accessible.

star anise

💰Cheaper: anise seeds

Anise seeds provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

cinnamon sticks

💰Cheaper: ground cinnamon

Ground cinnamon is more convenient and readily available.

Boil eggs until hard-boiled, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove eggs from boiling water and let cool.

In a pot, combine water, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, Chinese 5 spice, ginger slices, and optional red wine.

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.

Add the boiled eggs to the pot, ensuring they are submerged in the liquid.

Simmer eggs in the sauce for at least 1 hour for flavor infusion.

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