Indonesian Sweet Soy Sauce Eggs (Telur Ceplok Kuah Kecap)

Telur Ceplok Kuah Kecap: A Savory Indonesian Delight

Ingredients:

• 1/2 kg eggs
• Sliced Aromatics:
  • 2 shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 red chili peppers (adjust with additional bird’s eye chilies for extra heat, if desired)
  • 1 small tomato
• To Taste:
  • Salt
  • Sugar
  • Powdered bouillon
• Kecap Bango (sweet soy sauce) – to taste
• Water – as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Eggs: Begin by frying the eggs until they are cooked to your preference. Once done, set them aside for later use.

2. Sauté the Aromatics: In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the sliced shallots, garlic, and red chili peppers until they release their fragrant aroma and become well-cooked.

3. Season the Sauce: Add salt, sugar, and powdered bouillon to the sautéed aromatics. Stir well to combine, then pour in a small amount of water. Add Kecap Bango to the mixture, adjusting the quantity to taste. Mix everything thoroughly and adjust the seasoning if needed.

4. Simmer and Infuse: Allow the sauce to come to a boil. Gently add the fried eggs into the sauce, letting them simmer for a few minutes so they can absorb the flavors of the sauce.

5. Serve: Once the eggs have absorbed the savory sauce, remove them from the heat. Serve the Telur Ceplok Kuah Kecap hot, and enjoy!

Happy Cooking! 👍👍👍