Spicy Indonesian Chicken and Egg Balado

Spicy Chicken and Egg Balado Recipe

Ingredients:

• Eggs: Boiled and fried
• Chicken: Boiled and fried
• Kecap Manis: To taste (sweet soy sauce)
• Sugar: To taste
• Salt: To taste
• Seasoning: To taste
• For the Spice Paste:
  • 7 red shallots
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 thumb-sized piece of ginger
  • 12 red chilies
  • 3 bird’s eye chilies

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by blending the red shallots, garlic cloves, ginger, red chilies, and bird’s eye chilies into a smooth paste.

2. Cook the Spice Paste: Heat a pan over medium heat, then add the blended spice paste. Sauté until the paste is fragrant and cooked through.

3. Add Liquid: Pour in just enough water to form a sauce, stirring to combine.

4. Incorporate Eggs and Chicken: Gently add the boiled and fried eggs, along with the boiled and fried chicken pieces, to the pan. Stir to ensure everything is well-coated with the spice paste.

5. Season the Dish: Add kecap manis, sugar, salt, and seasoning to taste. Stir everything together, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to reduce slightly.

6. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dish and adjust the seasoning as needed.

7. Serve: Once the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened to your liking, remove from heat and serve hot.

Enjoy this spicy and flavorful Indonesian dish as a perfect complement to steamed rice or as a hearty meal on its own!