Balado Telur Recipe
Balado telur is a beloved Indonesian dish that features hard-boiled eggs enveloped in a vibrant and spicy chili sauce. This recipe delivers a delightful mix of flavors, making it a wonderful addition to any meal.
Ingredients:
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs
- 7 red curly chilies
- 1 tomato
- 3 shallots
- 1 clove of garlic
- A thumb-sized piece of galangal
- 1 kaffir lime leaf
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt, sugar, and seasoning (e.g., masako or chicken bouillon) to taste
- Cooking oil for sautéing
- 2 tablespoons of water
Instructions:
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Prepare the Ingredients:
Begin by peeling the hard-boiled eggs and set them aside. Next, finely chop the red chilies, tomato, shallots, garlic, and galangal. Slice the kaffir lime leaf and bay leaf, removing the central stem of the kaffir lime leaf. -
Sauté the Spice Mixture:
Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped chilies, tomato, shallots, garlic, and galangal to the pan. Sauté the mixture along with the bay leaf and kaffir lime leaf until it becomes aromatic and the oil starts to separate from the spices. -
Season the Sauce:
Add 2 tablespoons of water to the pan to help integrate the flavors. Season the sauce with salt, sugar, and masako or your preferred seasoning to taste. Stir well to combine all the ingredients and adjust the seasoning as needed. -
Combine with Eggs:
Gently add the hard-boiled eggs to the skillet. Stir carefully to coat the eggs evenly with the spicy sauce. Allow the eggs to cook in the sauce for a few minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken. -
Finish and Serve:
Once the eggs are well-coated and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the eggs and sauce to a serving dish. Serve warm and enjoy this delicious Indonesian classic.
Balado telur pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and is sure to be a hit at your next meal. Enjoy the burst of flavors and the satisfying richness of this traditional dish!
