Savory Indonesian Egg Pancake with Chicken and Mushrooms

Telor Dadar (Indonesian-Style Egg Pancake)

This delightful Indonesian dish, Telor Dadar, is a savory egg pancake brimming with the flavors of tender chicken, mushrooms, and aromatic herbs. Perfect for breakfast or a light meal, this recipe is simple yet packed with taste.

Ingredients:

• 5 large eggs
• 1 chicken thigh, diced
• 5 button mushrooms, sliced
• 4 stalks of scallions, finely chopped
• 1 turmeric leaf, finely sliced (optional for authenticity)
• 3 red shallots, thinly sliced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 3 bird’s eye chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
• 2 tablespoons rice flour, dissolved in enough water to make a slurry
• Salt to taste
• Chicken bouillon powder to taste
• Cooking oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

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   • Slice the red shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, chicken thigh, and button mushrooms into thin, bite-sized pieces.
   • Finely chop the scallions and slice the turmeric leaf if using.

2. Cook the Filling:

   • Heat a bit of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté the sliced red shallots and garlic until they become translucent and fragrant.
   • Add the diced chicken and sliced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook until the chicken is browned and the mushrooms are tender.
   • Stir in the chopped chilies, salt, and chicken bouillon powder. Cook for an additional minute, then remove from heat and set aside.

3. Prepare the Egg Mixture:

   • In a mixing bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten.
   • Add the finely chopped scallions, turmeric leaf (if using), and the cooked chicken-mushroom mixture.
   • Season the mixture with ground white pepper, and salt to taste. Stir in the rice flour slurry until everything is well combined.

4. Cook the Telor Dadar:

   • Heat a generous amount of oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
   • Pour the egg mixture into the skillet, spreading it out evenly.
   • Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet with a lid. Allow the egg pancake to cook undisturbed until the edges turn golden brown and the center is set.
   • Carefully flip the pancake to cook the other side until it is golden and cooked through.

5. Serve:

   • Once both sides are perfectly golden and crispy, remove the Telor Dadar from the skillet.
   • Cut into wedges and serve warm. Enjoy it as a delicious and satisfying meal on its own or with a side of fresh vegetables.

This Telor Dadar recipe captures the essence of Indonesian home cooking with its combination of tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant herbs. The result is a deliciously satisfying egg pancake that’s sure to please everyone at the table.