Name: Dyed Greek Red Easter Eggs
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 12 white eggs (room temperature); 2–3 tablespoons red food coloring (or natural red dye like beetroot); 1 tablespoon vinegar; Water (enough to cover eggs); 1–2 teaspoons olive oil (for shining the eggs)

A beautiful tradition during Greek Easter, these vibrant red eggs symbolize the blood of Christ and the resurrection. These eggs are dyed with natural ingredients and often shared with loved ones as a part of the holiday celebration.

Origin Dyed Greek Red Easter Eggs

This custom dates back centuries and is deeply rooted in Greek Orthodox Easter traditions. The red color of the eggs is symbolic of the resurrection, and the cracking of eggs during the “tsougrisma” game is a common celebratory activity.

What I Love About This Recipe

The rich, glossy red eggs not only add a festive touch to Easter celebrations but also carry deep cultural and spiritual meaning. The process is simple, yet the results are striking.

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Dyed Greek Red Easter Eggs

Recipe by RecipeWikki

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

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Ingredients

12 white eggs (room temperature)
2–3 tablespoons red food coloring (or natural red dye like beetroot)
1 tablespoon vinegar
Water (enough to cover eggs)
1–2 teaspoons olive oil (for shining the eggs)

Directions

Place eggs in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10–12 minutes. Remove eggs from the pot and let them cool completely.
Prepare the dye: In a large bowl, mix the food coloring (or beetroot dye) with 2 cups of water and vinegar.
Once the eggs are cool, carefully dip each egg into the dye. Let them sit in the dye for 5–10 minutes, or until they reach the desired intensity of color. If using natural dye, it may take longer.
Remove the eggs from the dye and place them on a tray lined with paper towels to dry.
Once dry, gently rub each egg with a small amount of olive oil to give them a shiny finish.

Notes

If using natural dye, boil the beets or red cabbage to extract the color and substitute that for food coloring.
Handle dyed eggs gently to avoid cracking the delicate surface.
Traditionally, eggs are used in the “tsougrisma” game, where two people tap their eggs together to see whose egg cracks first.

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