Telor Ceplok Masak Kecap: A Sweet and Savory Indonesian Egg Delight
Ingredients:
- 5 large eggs (fried sunny side up)
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1 stalk of green onion, sliced
- 6 shallots, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, sliced
- 10 red bird’s eye chilies, sliced
- 3 red curly chilies, sliced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Royco seasoning mix (or any all-purpose seasoning)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Water, as needed
- Oil, for sautéing
- 3 tablespoons sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Eggs:
Begin by frying the eggs sunny side up, ensuring each egg is cooked to your liking. Once cooked, set them aside on a plate. -
Sauté the Aromatics:
Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced garlic, shallots, red curly chilies, and red bird’s eye chilies. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots are translucent, releasing their delightful aroma. -
Create the Sauce:
To the pan, add the sliced tomato and pour in enough water to create a slightly saucy consistency. Stir in the salt, ground black pepper, and Royco seasoning mix. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil, letting the flavors meld together. -
Add the Sweet Soy Sauce and Green Onions:
Stir in the sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and the sliced green onions. Mix well to combine all the ingredients and continue cooking until the sauce starts to thicken slightly. -
Combine with Fried Eggs:
Gently place the fried eggs into the pan with the sauce. Simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the eggs to soak up the flavorful sauce. -
Finish and Serve:
Once the eggs have absorbed the sauce and the flavors are well combined, turn off the heat. Transfer the eggs to a serving dish and enjoy them warm.
This Telor Ceplok Masak Kecap is a wonderful fusion of savory and sweet flavors, perfect as a comforting main dish or a flavorful side. Serve it over steamed rice to complete your meal and savor the rich, delightful taste of Indonesian cuisine.
