Spicy Indonesian Boiled Eggs with Aromatic Lemongrass Sauce

Seblak Telor Recipe

Seblak Telor is a delightful Indonesian dish known for its spicy and savory flavors, combining boiled eggs with a rich, aromatic sauce. This recipe is perfect for those who love a burst of flavor with every bite. Here’s how you can recreate this flavorful dish at home:

Ingredients:

• 5 boiled eggs, peeled
• 4 shallots, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 stalk lemongrass, sliced
• 3 candlenuts
• 1/2 red chili (seeded), or to taste (adjust with bird’s eye chilies for extra heat)
• 3 cm kencur (aromatic root), sliced
• Salt, to taste
• Sugar, to taste
• Chicken or beef bouillon, to taste
• Water, as needed
• Fried shallots, for garnish
• A small amount of roasted shrimp paste (terasi), to taste
• A pinch of ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Boiled Eggs:

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   • Peel the boiled eggs and gently fry them in a pan until slightly golden. To prevent splattering, prick the eggs with a fork before frying.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • In a mortar and pestle or blender, grind the candlenuts, kencur, and red chili into a smooth paste. This blend will be the base of your flavorful sauce.

3. Sauté the Aromatics:

   • Heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots, garlic, and lemongrass. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots become translucent.

4. Cook the Spice Paste:

   • Add the spice paste to the pan with the sautéed aromatics. Cook for a few minutes, stirring frequently, until the paste is well-cooked and aromatic.

5. Simmer the Sauce:

   • Pour in enough water to cover the mixture and stir in salt, sugar, and bouillon to taste. Add a small amount of roasted shrimp paste and a pinch of ground black pepper. Simmer until the sauce is well-blended and the flavors are adjusted to your preference.

6. Combine with Eggs:

   • Add the previously fried eggs to the pan. Stir gently to coat the eggs with the sauce. Allow it to cook for a few more minutes so the eggs absorb some of the flavors.

7. Finish and Serve:

   • Remove from heat and strain the sauce if desired, keeping only the eggs. Transfer the eggs to a serving plate and garnish with fried shallots for added texture and flavor.

Enjoy your Seblak Telor, a perfect blend of spicy, savory, and aromatic notes that will tantalize your taste buds!