AuthorJiannie YeoCategoryChinese, EggsDifficultyBeginnerDid you know that red eggs symbolize good wishes for a new start in Chinese culture? Often served to guests as part of a baby’s first birthday and first month celebrations, red eggs can be given at other important birthdays and weddings too. Red is a Chinese symbol for good fortune, so red eggs have a special meaning on these special occasions. The YEO family always prepare red eggs for every birthday in the house.
This is a foolproof recipe for red eggs that are perfect for important birthdays.
Gather the eggs and hard boil them. Use this link to make perfect Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs. Don't cool them though! https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs-recipe.html
Half fill a small bowl with water. Add some drops of red food coloring and a dash of vinegar to the bowl.
Take out the eggs one at a time from the wok/pot and put them in the bowl. Use a spoon to spin the egg in the bowl for uniform coloring.
Put the egg on a cooling rack for it to dry then transfer to serving bowl. Eat with soy sauce.
Ingredients
Directions
Gather the eggs and hard boil them. Use this link to make perfect Steamed Hard Boiled Eggs. Don't cool them though! https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2014/04/steamed-hard-boiled-eggs-recipe.html
Half fill a small bowl with water. Add some drops of red food coloring and a dash of vinegar to the bowl.
Take out the eggs one at a time from the wok/pot and put them in the bowl. Use a spoon to spin the egg in the bowl for uniform coloring.
Put the egg on a cooling rack for it to dry then transfer to serving bowl. Eat with soy sauce.