Easter eggs are one of the most important items of Easter basket. And although there are many ways to dye eggs, one of them is probably not very popular yet. If you want to enjoy the colorful Easter eggs, then reach for red cabbage.
How to make Easter eggs?
Beautifully decorated Easter eggs are the basis of every Easter celebration.
- Usually we decorate them by hand, paint on egg shells, for example, various patterns, dye them with onion peel or decorate them with glitters and stickers.
- For example, use turmeric to get a beautiful yellow color.
An interesting idea for dyeing eggs is the use of a certain vegetable, namely red cabbage.
Red cabbage for egg dyeing
Red cabbage has excellent coloring properties. It goes without saying that other ingredients must also be used to achieve a satisfactory egg effect. We also need water, salt and vinegar.
The following ratios are required to color 10 eggs:
- 1 red cabbage
- 2 liters of water
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 1 tablespoon of vinegar
Cut the cabbage finely and then place it in a pot that is filled with water. Add salt, vinegar and eggs. Bring the water to a boil for about 10 minutes. Turn off the fire and then allow the water to cool.
Place in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Check that the egg color is rich enough.
You must cool them in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. To achieve a more intense color, leave the eggs in the refrigerator for about 6 to 8 hours. You will enjoy the color very much.
This recipe is simple and it is a natural way to color Easter eggs.
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