Telur Pindang

Tea loaf flavored marbled eggs

Ingredients :
10 guava leaves
1 Tbs black tea leaves
300 ml water
1 tsp salt, 4 g (or to taste)
5 eggs, 250 g

Method :

  1. Mix guava leaves, black tea leaves, water and salt. Let come to a boil on moderate flame for 5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs. Continue boiling for 4 minutes. Take eggs out boiling water, then tap the shells gently all over and put the eggs back in boiling water and continue cooking for 10 minutes more.
  3. When serving, cut eggs in halves.

Note :
10 servings. When guava leaves are not available, use only black tea or add shallot or onion skins.

Source : Selera Magazine, March 1994