Spicy Balado Fried Eggs: A Flavorful Indonesian Delight

Quantity	Ingredient
8	Eggs (Telor Ceplok)
12	Red Chilies (Cabe Merah)
3	Bird’s Eye Chilies (Rawit Merah)
6	Shallots (Bawang Merah)
2	Garlic Cloves (Bawang Putih)
2	Lemongrass Stalks (Serai)
2	Red Tomatoes
To taste	Salt
To taste	Masako (seasoning)
To taste	Sugar
As needed	Cooking Oil
1 sachet	Shrimp Paste (Terasi) – optional

Begin by grinding the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, garlic, shallots, shrimp paste (if using), and tomatoes together. You can use a mortar and pestle or a blender for this step, achieving a smooth paste.
In a frying pan, heat a generous amount of cooking oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the bruised lemongrass stalks, allowing them to infuse the oil with their aromatic flavor.
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Next, add the blended spice mixture to the pan, sautéing until fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the spices.
Season the mixture with salt, sugar, and Masako to taste, adjusting until you reach the perfect balance of flavors.
Carefully add the fried eggs to the pan, allowing them to absorb the spicy sauce for a few moments. Cook just until heated through.
Remove from heat and serve immediately, savoring the delightful aroma and rich flavors of this delicious dish.

Enjoy your Telor Ceplok Balado as a flavorful accompaniment to rice or as a star dish on its own!