Green Tea Smoked Eggs

Method

1. 1
   • green tea leaves30 g
   • white rice150 g
   • white sugar150 g

   Prepare the smoking mixture — Line a wok or heavy pot with foil, then scatter the green tea leaves, uncooked white rice and 150g white sugar over the foil to make the smoking mixture.

2. 2

   Arrange eggs on the rack — Set a wire rack over the mixture and arrange the hard-boiled, peeled eggs on the rack so smoke can reach them from all sides.

3. 3

   Smoke the eggs — Cover tightly and place the wok over medium-high heat until the mixture begins to smoke, then reduce to medium and smoke the eggs, covered, for 10 minutes.

   ⏱10 min
4. 4
   • green tea leaves30 g

   Rest the eggs in smoke — Turn off the heat and let the eggs rest covered in the smoke for another 5 minutes so they take on a deep golden color and tea aroma.

   ⏱5 min
5. 5
   • white sugar150 g
   • salt1 pinch
   • water2 tbsp

   Make the light glaze — Meanwhile, dissolve the extra 2 tablespoons of white sugar with a pinch of salt in 2 tablespoons of water over low heat to make a light glaze.

6. 6

   Glaze and serve the eggs — Remove the eggs from the smoker, brush lightly with the warm glaze while still hot, and let cool slightly before halving and serving.