Telur Balado: A Spicy Indonesian Delight
Telur Balado is a vibrant and flavorful Indonesian dish that combines the richness of eggs with a spicy, aromatic chili paste. This recipe is perfect for those who enjoy a bit of heat and a lot of flavor. Here’s how you can recreate this delicious dish at home.
Ingredients:
- 10 large eggs
- For the Spice Paste:
- 15 red chilies (cabe keriting)
- 6 red bird’s eye chilies (cabe rawit merah) (omit if you prefer less heat)
- 5 shallots (bawang merah)
- 3 cloves garlic (bawang putih)
- 1 tomato
- Brown sugar (gula aren) (to taste)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions:
-
Prepare the Eggs:
- Place the eggs in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15-20 minutes until hard-boiled.
- Once cooked, drain the hot water and replace it with cold water. Let the eggs sit in the cold water for easier peeling.
-
Fry the Eggs:
- Peel the boiled eggs. Heat some oil in a pan and fry the peeled eggs until they are golden brown and have a crispy skin. Remove from the oil and set aside.
-
Make the Spice Paste:
- Wash the red chilies and tomato. Boil them in a pot of water until the chilies and tomato are softened.
- Blend the boiled chilies and tomato with a bit of the boiling water. Add the shallots and garlic to the blender. Blend until you achieve a smooth paste.
-
Cook the Spice Paste:
- Heat a bit of oil in a pan. Pour in the spice paste and cook over medium heat until it starts to sizzle and releases its aroma.
- Season the paste with brown sugar and salt according to your taste.
-
Combine and Serve:
- Add the fried eggs to the pan with the spice paste. Stir well to coat the eggs evenly with the paste. Cook until the oil starts to separate from the paste and the eggs are thoroughly flavored.
- Serve the Telur Balado hot and enjoy the rich, spicy flavors.
This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and is sure to delight anyone who loves bold, spicy flavors. Enjoy your Telur Balado! 😋🌶️🍳
