Easter eggs painted with a napkin
5 servings
40 minutes
Easter eggs dyed with napkins are a traditional way to decorate eggs for the bright holiday of Easter. This method originated in Russian cuisine, allowing for unique patterns and vivid colors using simple dyes and napkins. Eggs dyed this way become true works of art, reflecting the tenderness, brightness, and festivity of the occasion. The taste remains natural – dense and rich like a boiled chicken egg – but the aesthetic aspect makes it special. Such eggs adorn the festive table, are used in traditional Easter games, and are exchanged as symbols of rebirth and good wishes. The ease of preparation and availability of ingredients make this method popular among families, preserving the spirit of creativity and joy of the Easter celebration.
1
Thoroughly wash the eggs.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
2
Put them in the pot.
3
Put the eggs in water and place on high heat.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
- Food colouring: to taste
4
Bring to a boil and cook hard.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
5
Place the boiled eggs under cold running water for 5 minutes.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
6
Dry the eggs.
- Chicken egg: 5 piece
7
Wrap with a napkin, secure with a rubber band or rope.
8
Use a cotton swab to make spots on the eggs, leaving gaps between them.
- Food colouring: to taste
9
Repeat the same with a dye of a different color.
- Food colouring: to taste
10
Finish coloring with the third color, filling in the remaining gaps. Leave for about 30 minutes.
- Food colouring: to taste
11
Once the paint is dry, remove the napkins. The eggs are ready for Easter.
