Indonesian egg recipes
Savory Indonesian Egg Stir-Fry with Tauco Sauce
Telur Masak Tauco
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Eggs | 5 pieces |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 cloves |
| Shallots or Onion (sliced) | 8 shallots or 1 onion |
| Green Bird’s Eye Chili (sliced) | 10 pieces |
| Curly Green Chili (sliced) | 15 pieces |
| Galangal (smashed) | 1 finger length |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf |
| Tauco (fermented soybean paste) | 2 tablespoons (optional) |
| Salt | To taste |
| Ground Pepper | To taste |
| Sugar | To taste |
| Flavor Enhancer | To taste |
Instructions
- Prepare the Eggs: Fry the eggs one by one until fully cooked, then set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a pan, heat oil and sauté the minced garlic, sliced shallots (or onion), green bird’s eye chili, and curly green chili until fragrant. Add the smashed galangal and bay leaf, continuing to sauté until aromatic.
- Create the Sauce: Add a splash of water, then stir in the tauco, salt, sugar, ground pepper, and flavor enhancer. Adjust seasoning to your liking.
- Combine: Once the sauce is well mixed, gently add the fried eggs, allowing them to simmer for a few minutes so the flavors infuse into the eggs.
- Serve: Once the eggs have absorbed the sauce, remove from heat. Your Telur Masak Tauco is ready to be enjoyed!
This dish pairs beautifully with steamed rice, creating an ultimate dining experience that showcases the rich flavors of Indonesian cuisine. Enjoy!
