A fun & healthy alternative this Easter. Giving coloured eggs like these is typical in the Easter celebrations of many Christian Orthodox people. With a Macedonian heritage, Julie ensures our family enjoys participating in this fantastic tradition. Definitely a fun & healthier alternative.
A Fun & Health Easter Alternative – Given Julie’s Macedonian heritage, our family enjoys participates in this fantastic tradition. Not only do we enjoy colouring, we love the egg cracking competition and eating them! Add mayonnaise for sandwiches or on your favourite baguette. Or just eat them plain as you crack them! Definitely a healthier alternative.
Ingredients
- 12 eggs, at room temperature
- 1 x pkt red egg dye powder* (or colour of your choice)
- 5L (6 cups) warm water
- 80ml (1/3 cup) white vinegar
- Olive oil, to grease
Method
- Step 1 – Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over medium heat. Add the eggs and cook, stirring gently with a wooden spoon, for 8 minutes (this will centre the egg yolks as they cook). Drain.
- Step 2 – Place dye powder and 2 tablespoons of the warm water in a large glass bowl and stir until dye dissolves. Add vinegar and the remaining warm water and stir to combine. Add the hard-boiled eggs to the dye mixture and set aside for 3 minutes to soak. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the eggs to a plate and set aside for 40 minutes to dry.
- Step 3 – Place a little oil on paper towel and wipe each egg until shiny
- Step 4 – have fun & be healthy – Happy Easter