Romanian Easter eggs
39 min
The traditional Romanian way to colour eggs for Easter. Have fun scouring the garden for leaves to imprint a pretty design on your eggs.
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Ingredients
Makes: 1 dozen
- 12 eggs
- assorted leaves
- old tights, cut into squares
- 250ml hot water
- 3 to 4 tablespoons vinegar
- 1 sachet powdered egg dye
- oil
Method
Prep:30min ›
Cook:9min ›
Ready in:39min
Wash eggs well. Place in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to the boil and boil for 9 minutes timed from the start of boiling. Remove from heat, drain well and cool.- Place a leaf over the centre of an egg. Wrap well in a piece of the tights, tying with a knot to secure well. Repeat with remaining eggs
- Combine 250ml hot water with vinegar in a metallic pan or glass bowl. Add powdered dye and stir to dissolve. Add eggs and leave for 3 to 5 minutes, depending on desired shade.
- Remove eggs and place back in the crate or on an old towel. Cut off the tights, remove the leaves and let dry. Once dry, brush with oil for a nice sheen.
