Telor Ceplok Balado: A Spicy Indonesian Fried Egg Delight
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 8 | Eggs (Telor Ceplok) |
| 12 | Red Chilies (Cabe Merah) |
| 3 | Bird’s Eye Chilies (Rawit Merah) |
| 6 | Shallots (Bawang Merah) |
| 2 | Garlic Cloves (Bawang Putih) |
| 2 | Lemongrass Stalks (Serai) |
| 2 | Red Tomatoes |
| To taste | Salt |
| To taste | Masako (seasoning) |
| To taste | Sugar |
| As needed | Cooking Oil |
| 1 sachet | Shrimp Paste (Terasi) – optional |
Instructions
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Begin by grinding the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, garlic, shallots, shrimp paste (if using), and tomatoes together. You can use a mortar and pestle or a blender for this step, achieving a smooth paste.
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In a frying pan, heat a generous amount of cooking oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the bruised lemongrass stalks, allowing them to infuse the oil with their aromatic flavor.
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Next, add the blended spice mixture to the pan, sautéing until fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the spices.
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Season the mixture with salt, sugar, and Masako to taste, adjusting until you reach the perfect balance of flavors.
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Carefully add the fried eggs to the pan, allowing them to absorb the spicy sauce for a few moments. Cook just until heated through.
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Remove from heat and serve immediately, savoring the delightful aroma and rich flavors of this delicious dish.
Enjoy your Telor Ceplok Balado as a flavorful accompaniment to rice or as a star dish on its own!
