Poached Eggs with Spices (Tsa-Te-Tan)

Name: Poached Eggs with Spices
Ingredients: 2 dozen eggs; 3/4 cup black tea leaves; 4 sticks of cinnamon; 6 to 8 pieces of star anise; 7 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Ajinomoto; 2 tablespoons salt; 1/2 tablespoon ascorbic acid

1
2 dozen eggs
2
3/4 cup black tea leaves
3
4 sticks of cinnamon
4
6 to 8 pieces of star anise
5
7 tablespoons soy sauce
6
1 tablespoon Ajinomoto
7
2 tablespoons salt
8
1/2 tablespoon ascorbic acid

Ingredients

1
2 dozen eggs
2
3/4 cup black tea leaves
3
4 sticks of cinnamon
4
6 to 8 pieces of star anise
5
7 tablespoons soy sauce
6
1 tablespoon Ajinomoto
7
2 tablespoons salt
8
1/2 tablespoon ascorbic acid

Directions

1
Place the eggs in a pot and let them drain well under cold running water
2
Bring the water to a low simmer and let it rise to a gentle boil
3
Cover and let it cook for 15 minutes
4
Let it cool completely and strain
5
Using the back of a spoon, break the shells of the eggs into small pieces, but do not remove them
6
Place the eggs in a large pot with enough water to cover them
7
Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer
8
Cover partially and let it cook for 2 1/2 hours
9
Strain and let it cool to room temperature or refrigerate
10
Remove the shells of the eggs and cut each into 6 wedges, just before serving.