Spicy Balado Shrimp with Scrambled Egg

Udang Telur Balado (Spicy Shrimp and Egg)

Ingredients

• 1/4 kg shrimp, peeled and cleaned
• 1 egg

Ground Spice Paste:

• 10 curly red chilies
• 4 shallots
• 2 cloves garlic
• Sufficient amount of candlenuts
• 4 bird’s eye chilies
• 1 small tomato
• Salt to taste
• Sugar to taste
• Pepper to taste
• Ginger to taste
• Galangal to taste

Steps

1. Prepare the Shrimp:

   • Begin by thoroughly washing the shrimp. Peel and clean them, ensuring all the shells are removed.

2. Make the Spice Paste:

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   • Using a mortar and pestle, grind the curly red chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, bird’s eye chilies, and tomato into a fine paste.
   • Set aside the ginger and galangal, as these will only be bruised, not ground.

3. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium heat.
   • Add the ground spice paste to the pan and sauté until it becomes fragrant and the oil separates from the paste, indicating that it is cooked.

4. Add the Egg:

   • Crack the egg into the pan with the spice paste and stir continuously to scramble it, ensuring it is well incorporated with the spices.

5. Incorporate Ginger and Galangal:

   • Lightly bruise the ginger and galangal to release their flavors and add them to the pan.

6. Cook the Shrimp:

   • Add the cleaned shrimp to the pan, stirring to coat them thoroughly with the spice mixture.
   • Cook until the shrimp turn pink and are cooked through.

7. Season to Taste:

   • Add sugar, salt, and pepper to the dish, adjusting the flavors to your preference. Ensure the balance between sweet, salty, and spicy is to your liking.

8. Serve:

   • Remove the ginger and galangal before serving.
   • Transfer the dish to a serving plate and enjoy it while hot.

This dish, Udang Telur Balado, is a perfect combination of succulent shrimp and scrambled egg, all enveloped in a rich, aromatic, and spicy sauce. It’s a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine to your table. Serve it with steamed rice for a complete and satisfying meal.