Spicy Indonesian Balado Eggs with Sweet Soy Glaze

Telor Balado Endolita: A Flavorful Indonesian Spicy Egg Dish

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs (hard-boiled and peeled)
• 1 stalk green onion (sliced diagonally)
• Oil for frying the eggs and sautéing the spices
• Sweet soy sauce (kecap manis), to taste
• For the spice paste:
  • 4 red chilies (adjust to taste for spiciness)
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 5 shallots
  • 2 candlenuts
  • Palm sugar, to taste
  • Salt, to taste
• Water, as needed

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:
   Gather all your ingredients and have them ready for use.

2. Fry the Eggs:
   Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Fry the hard-boiled eggs until their surfaces turn golden brown and slightly wrinkled. This step enhances the texture and flavor of the eggs.

3. Make the Spice Paste:
   Blend the red chilies, garlic, shallots, and candlenuts into a smooth paste. You can use a food processor or traditional mortar and pestle for this.

4. Sauté the Spice Paste:
   In a separate pan, heat a little oil over medium heat. Add the spice paste and sauté until fragrant. This step is crucial as it develops the base flavor of the dish.

5. Combine Ingredients:
   Add the sliced green onions to the pan with the sautéed spice paste. Stir well to mix.

6. Add the Eggs:
   Place the fried eggs into the pan with the spice mixture. Gently stir to coat the eggs evenly with the spices.

7. Season and Simmer:
   Pour in a small amount of sweet soy sauce (kecap manis) and a bit of water. Stir to combine. Cook until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld together, allowing the eggs to absorb the spices. Taste and adjust seasoning with palm sugar and salt as needed.

8. Serve:
   Transfer the Telor Balado Endolita to a serving bowl. Enjoy this savory, spicy dish hot, ideally with steamed rice.

Taraaa!!! Your Telor Balado Endolita is ready to be enjoyed. Bon appétit! 😊