Who doesn’t love a good midnight snack? Even though I’ve been a full-fledged adult for quite some time, I still feel a little sneaky when opening the fridge so late. The supermoon last weekend was the perfect excuse to stay up late. My rooftop was packed, but it was unfortunately cloudy here in the city. Even so, the views inspired these moon shaped little treats.
This particular recipe is a more flavorful version of the Momofuku recipe. Mine is a bit more flavorful, and I think they make the perfect midnight snack. They’re salty, sweet, and garlicy with the black tea providing a smoky backdrop. Bonus points for being just large enough to satisfy you until bedtime.
Here I ate them naked save a little red pepper and some scallions, but they could be folded into anything. A good noodle dish, chopped up in a salad, or diced in fried rice. I definitely plan to toss some in next time I’m making ramen. Or just stash a few in your fridge for your next bout of insomnia.
Ingredients:
2 eggs
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup soy sauce
2 T black tea
1 clove garlic, minced
½ t cumin
¼ t 5 spice
½ t brown sugar
Handful of cilantro to serve (optional)
- Bring 2 qts water to a boil and add eggs. Cook for 7 minutes (important!) and transfer to a bowl of ice water to cool
- Mix the rest of the ingredients together in a bowl big enough to hold the eggs
- When eggs are cool, peel and place in marinade for at least 2 hours but not more than 6
- Serve and enjoy!
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