GREEK EASTER EGGS
I found how to make this dye online, but I changed the technique because I did not get good results that way. The first Easter that I celebrated with my husband's family was wonderful. After Easter dinner, a tray of red-dyed hard-boiled eggs was placed on the table. (The deep red eggs remind us of the blood of Christ.) Everyone chose one egg and then paired up two-by-two. Taking the eggs and matching fat or pointed end to end, as they said 'Christos Anesti' they tapped the ends of the eggs together and whoever's egg remained unbroken 'won'. This continued (both ends of the egg can be used as long as matching ends tap each other) until the last person had at least one end of their egg in tact. This was a fun and joy-filled way to help celebrate.
Provided by smgormas
Categories Appetizers and Snacks
Time 2h15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine water, onion skins, and vinegar in a pot; bring to a boil. Set aside onions for another use. Reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer, stirring occasionally to make sure skins are submerged, for 30 minutes. Remove pot from heat, remove cover, and cool dye to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
- Remove skins from dye and discard skins. Place eggs in the dye and bring to a boil; cook for 15 minutes. Remove pot from heat and leave eggs in the dye until a deep red color is reached, about 30 minutes more.
- Transfer eggs to a wire rack to dry, about 15 minutes.
- Rub olive oil onto each egg to make them shiny. Store eggs in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.6 g, Cholesterol 186 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 82.1 mg, Sugar 10 g
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Twesigye Justus
t-justus22@yahoo.comThese eggs were a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe. I would recommend using less sugar next time.
Md Hasan Islam Islam
md-h@aol.comI've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The eggs are always perfectly cooked and the red color is beautiful.
Saymon Ahmed
saymon.a50@gmail.comThese eggs were a fun and creative way to celebrate Easter. My kids loved helping me make them and they were so excited to eat them.
Tayab Tayab king
ttayab18@gmail.comNot bad, but I've had better.
Iryn Nampina
n-i21@gmail.comI love this recipe! The eggs are always a hit at our Easter parties. They're so easy to make and they always look so festive.
Ab Stha
a_stha1@hotmail.comThese eggs were a bit too sour for my taste, but my husband loved them.
Tee
tee88@yahoo.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The eggs are always moist and flavorful, and the red color is beautiful.
Suhayb Mawliid
s.mawliid@aol.comThese eggs were the perfect addition to our Easter brunch. They were colorful, flavorful, and a big hit with everyone.
Youssf 326
youssf_35@yahoo.comNot a fan of the vinegar taste.
Kayte Garcia
kayte_garcia@yahoo.comThese eggs were a fun and easy project to do with my kids. They loved helping me dye the eggs and they were so excited to eat them.
Teresa Menjivar
teresa-m23@hotmail.comThe eggs turned out great! I used a deep red food coloring and they came out a beautiful shade of red. The flavor was also very good.
Levi Ackerman
l@yahoo.comA bit too sweet for my taste, but overall a good recipe.
Shafayet Yusuf
y-s@yahoo.comI've never made Greek Easter eggs before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The eggs were perfectly cooked and the red color was beautiful.
Jessica Lucero
jessica@aol.comThese eggs were a hit at our Easter party! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the vibrant color. They were also very easy to make.
Prima Dishwa
p.d32@gmail.comMy family loved this recipe! The eggs were so flavorful and moist, and the red color was beautiful. I will definitely be making these again for next year's Greek Easter.