Polka Dot Eggs

5 servings

40 minutes

Eggs in peas are not just a dish but a true festive decoration traditionally associated with the bright holiday of Easter. Russian cuisine is famous for its painted eggs, and this version with a polka dot pattern brings special joy and aesthetic pleasure. It is prepared using food dyes and wax, creating an exquisite pattern on the surface. The taste remains classic – tender boiled eggs lightly seasoned with vinegar and salt, while their shine achieved with vegetable oil makes them particularly attractive on the festive table. This symbolizes rebirth, purity, and spring renewal, bringing warmth and coziness to the family celebration.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 96.8
• Proteins: 7.6g
• Fats: 6.5g
• Carbohydrates: 0.7g

Ingredients

• Chicken egg: 5 pc
• Food coloring: to taste
• Vinegar: 2 tbsp
• Water: 200 ml
• Vegetable oil: to taste
• Salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients.

2. Boil the eggs hard. Cool the cooked eggs under running water, then dry them with a towel.

   Required ingredients:

   • Chicken egg: 5 piece

3. Prepare the dyes. Dissolve them in 100 ml of water.

   Required ingredients:

   • Food coloring:  to taste
   • Water: 200 ml

4. Add a spoonful of vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vinegar: 2 tablespoons

5. Dip the egg in dye and hold for 3 minutes. Do the same with the other eggs. Leave to dry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Food coloring:  to taste

6. Apply peas on the eggs using wax.

7. Prepare a second, darker dye. Dip the eggs one by one and hold them for 3-5 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Food coloring:  to taste

8. Dry the eggs with a towel.

9. Rub with vegetable oil using a cotton pad.

   Required ingredients:

   • Vegetable oil:  to taste

10. Serve. Happy Easter!