A relatively unknown Lag BaOmer custom, which has deep roots in Chabad history, is to eat eggs that have been hard-boiled with onion peels. Try it, and you’ll see that they turn a pretty shade of reddish brown. It has been suggested that the reason for this custom is that eggs are a sign of mourning. During this holiday, when the traditional mourning of the Omer period has been partially lifted, we still eat eggs, but brighten them up with a splash of color.


Here’s how to do it:

Place your onions skins in a pot (you can use all brown or all red; I used a combination).

Add your eggs and cover with water. Some vinegar will help the color stick to the shells.

Boil for a short amount of time, and watch the eggs turn red before your eyes. Note: the inside stays white and you can eat these however you would use normal hard boiled eggs.

Ingredients

  • 7 white eggs
  • 5 cups cold water
  • 4 tbsp. vinegar
  • Skins from 6-8 onions

Directions

  1. Place all the ingredients in a pot. Make sure the water covers the eggs.
  2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Remove eggs. Cool with ice or cold water.
  4. Optional: brush with oil to keep the eggs shiny.