Soy Sauce Eggs

Ingredients

• 6-12 hard-boiled eggs
• 4 cup swater
• 2-\1 1/2 tablespoon sdark soy sauce
• 3 tablespoon ssoy sauce
• \1 1/2 tablespoon ssugar
• 1 stickcinnamon
• 3 star anise
• 1 spiced tea bag, (汉宫滷包), optional
• salt, to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the hard boiled eggs, then peel off the shells and set them aside.
2. Heat the water in a pot and bring it to a boil. Add the remaining ingredients (except the eggs) to the pot. Reduce the heat to medium and boil for about 15 20 minutes, or until the stock is reduced and infused with the aromas of the star anise, cinnamon, and spiced tea bag.
3. Add the boiled eggs to the braising stock and let them steep for a few hours. You can lower the heat to a simmer if desired. For the best results, leave the eggs in the braising stock overnight to further develop the flavor.
4. Dish out and serve immediately.