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Easter is the most important Orthodox holiday in the church calendar. Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on this day, and first of all they cook eggs on the table as a symbol of rebirth, the beginning of a new life.
Traditionally, eggs are dyed in different ways. However, food dyes can cause allergies, eggs spoil faster in thermal film, but natural dyes will not harm your health.
One of the ways of natural coloring is hibiscus tea. Broth hibiscus for painting eggs, moreover, it is pleasant to cook – because it does not cause repulsive odors, such as, for example, a decoction of onion skins. And thanks to this dye, an unusual “cosmic” pattern of blue-black or dark purple is formed.
Easter eggs in the style of “space” will add novelty to the festive table and help surprise loved ones, and you can make it in just a few steps.
Step-by-step recipe
Step 1. Preparing the Eggs
We take eggs, wash them under water with soda. Put in a saucepan, fill with water, add a little salt and boil after boiling for about 10-15 minutes. After that, cool the eggs and put them on a plate.
Step 2. Cooking a decoction of hibiscus
Pour a package of hibiscus tea into a clean container, pour boiling water over it. Tea should be infused for 10-15 minutes.
Step 3. Coloring the eggs
Immerse fully cooked eggs in the broth. Leave them to cool completely, if desired, put them in the refrigerator for the whole night. The longer the eggs are in the colored water, the richer and darker the color will be.
Step 4. Serving
Carefully remove the eggs from the water with a spoon so as not to erase the pattern. Put them on a towel and let dry. To create a glossy effect, grease the eggs with vegetable oil. Serve on the table with other Easter dishes.
Chef’s Tips
Chef Artem Derevyanko revealed to us some secrets of painting eggs with hibiscus tea.
Choose white eggs, then you will get a more interesting color.
To prepare a decoction of hibiscus tea, use non-enamelled dishes, because this dye is difficult to wash off.
To prevent the eggs from cracking and staining inside, follow simple rules:
– leave the eggs on the table, so they warm up to room temperature,
– cook over medium heat and do not forget to add salt.
If you want to achieve different shades using hibiscus tea, then don’t be afraid to experiment. For example, try the following staining option: dip the eggs in the broth for a few minutes, then remove and wipe with a napkin; repeat the procedure 3-4 times.
Popular questions and answers
We will answer frequently asked questions from readers of Healthy Food Near Me on the topic of painting Easter eggs with hibiscus tea.
What are the options for an unusual decor for Easter eggs?
You can decorate eggs for Easter without chemicals using different cereals. To do this, prepare natural glue: stir 1 tablespoon of flour in a glass of cold water, and then heat to a boil, stirring constantly. Cool the glue and coat the eggs with it completely or in some places, and then roll in rice, millet, beans and other cereals.
Confectionery dressing will help to create a motley bright mosaic. We dip the egg, smeared with natural glue, into the sprinkles and the original Easter drawing is ready.