Tea Egg Burger

The Tea Egg Burger combines the rich flavors of marinated tea eggs with a juicy protein patty, all nestled in a soft bun. This unique dish offers a delightful fusion of textures and tastes, perfect for a hearty meal.

Ingredients

• Eggs - 4 large
• Soy sauce - 60 ml
• Black tea leaves - 2 tablespoons
• Star anise - 1 whole
• Five-spice powder - 1 teaspoon
• Ground pork - 250 grams
• Green onions - 2, finely chopped
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Burger buns - 2
• Lettuce leaves - 2

Steps

1. Begin by hard boiling the eggs. Place them in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Once boiling, cover and let sit for 10 minutes. Then, transfer the eggs to an ice bath to cool.
2. In a small saucepan, combine soy sauce, black tea leaves, star anise, and five-spice powder. Bring to a simmer over low heat and then remove from heat. Once the eggs are cool, gently crack their shells with the back of a spoon and place them in the tea mixture. Let them marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. While the eggs are marinating, prepare the pork patties. In a bowl, combine ground pork, green onions, ginger, garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well and form into 2 equal-sized patties.
4. Heat a pan over medium heat and cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked through.
5. Slice the marinated eggs in half and set aside. Toast the burger buns lightly in the same pan used for the patties.
6. Assemble the burgers by placing a lettuce leaf on the bottom bun, followed by a pork patty, and topping it with the halved tea eggs. Place the top bun on and serve immediately.

Nutrition

• Calories: 550
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 40 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 190 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and maintenance.
• Contains antioxidants from the tea, promoting overall health.

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