Telur and Tahu in Yellow Spice Sauce
Ingredients:
- 4 hard-boiled eggs
- 2 fried tofu cubes
- Ground turmeric, to taste
- Galangal, cleaned and smashed, to taste
- Fine salt, to taste
- Granulated sugar, to taste
- Water, as needed
For the Spice Paste:
- 7 shallots, peeled and cleaned
- 5 garlic cloves, peeled and cleaned
- 2 tomatoes, cleaned
- 3 large red chilies, cleaned
- 1 small red bird’s eye chili, cleaned
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by blending the shallots, garlic, tomatoes, red chilies, and bird’s eye chili into a smooth paste.
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Cook the Spice Paste: In a pan, heat a bit of oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste, ground turmeric, and smashed galangal. Sauté until fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the paste, indicating that the spices are well-cooked.
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Add Water: Pour in enough water to create a sauce, and let it simmer until the mixture starts to boil.
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Incorporate Eggs and Tofu: Gently add the hard-boiled eggs and fried tofu cubes into the simmering sauce. Allow the dish to simmer for a few minutes, so the flavors meld together.
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Season: Add fine salt and granulated sugar to taste. Stir well and adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
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Finish Cooking: Let the dish simmer for another 5 minutes, then turn off the heat.
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Serve: Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of this dish, where the turmeric adds a delightful color and taste. The combination of eggs and tofu in a fragrant, yellow-spiced sauce is sure to be a hit.
This traditional recipe for Telur and Tahu in Yellow Spice Sauce brings together the vibrant flavors of Indonesian cuisine. The turmeric-infused sauce adds a warm, golden hue and a complex flavor that perfectly complements the tender eggs and crispy tofu.
