Red−Cooked Eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   In a pot, cover the eggs with cold water; bring to a boil, then simmer 15 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, cool the eggs under cold running water, and shell them.

3. 3

   In a pan, combine the brown sugar, soy sauce, chicken broth, and sesame oil.

4. 4

   Heat the mixture, stirring to dissolve the brown sugar.

5. 5

   Add the eggs.

6. 6

   Simmer, covered for 1 hour.

7. 7

   The liquid should cover the eggs, but if it does not, baste frequently.

8. 8

   Turn off the heat and let the eggs stand in the liquid for another hour, turning them from time to time, to ensure even coloring.

9. 9

   Serve cut into halves or quarters, with dipping sauce.

10. 10

    Makes 6 to 8 appetizer servings.

11. 11

    DIPPING SAUCE: In bowl, combine equal parts of the hoisin sauce and oyster sauce.