Balinese Spiced Eggs and Crispy Tofu Delight
Bali Telor dan Tahu
Description: This vibrant Balinese dish combines boiled and fried eggs with fragrant spices and crispy tofu, offering a delightful explosion of flavors that transport you straight to Indonesia.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
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| Eggs | 4 large |
| Small red chilies | 11 |
| Shallots | 4 |
| Garlic | 3 cloves |
| Candlenuts | 3 |
| Black pepper | To taste |
| Coriander | To taste |
| Tomato | 1/2, chopped |
| Bay leaves | 2 |
| Kaffir lime leaves | 2 |
| Ginger | 1 small piece, sliced |
| Galangal | 1 small piece, sliced |
| Salt | To taste |
| Firm tofu | 1 block |
Instructions
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Prepare the Eggs: Begin by boiling the eggs until fully cooked. Once done, peel and fry them until they develop a golden skin. Set aside.
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Prepare the Tofu: Cut the tofu into desired shapes and fry until crispy. This adds a delightful texture to the dish.
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Make the Spice Paste: In a blender or mortar, combine the red chilies, shallots, garlic, candlenuts, black pepper, coriander, and salt to create a smooth spice paste.
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Cook the Spice Paste: In a pan over medium heat, sauté the spice paste until fragrant. Add a little water and kecap manis (sweet soy sauce) to create a flavorful sauce.
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Combine Ingredients: Gently add the fried eggs and tofu into the pan. Toss carefully to coat them in the sauce, allowing them to absorb the flavors.
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Final Touches: Add the chopped tomato, bay leaves, kaffir lime leaves, ginger, and galangal. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Serve: Once everything is well combined and heated through, serve hot with steamed rice, allowing the fragrant flavors to shine.
Enjoy this delicious Bali Telor dan Tahu as a centerpiece in your meal, bringing a taste of Indonesia to your table!
