Balado Terong Telur Ceplok
Ingredients:
For the Spice Paste:
- 2 shallots
- 1 garlic clove
- 6 curly red chilies
- 1 tomato
- Sugar, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Main Ingredients:
- 1 egg
- 1 eggplant (aubergine)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Spice Paste:
- Boil the shallots, garlic, and curly red chilies until softened. Drain and grind them into a paste, along with the tomato. Season with sugar and salt to taste.
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Fry the Egg and Eggplant:
- Heat a pan and fry the egg until cooked to your preference. Set aside. In the same pan, fry the eggplant slices until golden and tender. Remove from the pan and set aside.
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Cook the Spice Paste:
- In the same pan, add a bit of oil if needed and sauté the ground spice paste until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
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Combine Ingredients:
- Add the fried egg and eggplant slices into the pan with the spice paste. Stir gently to coat everything evenly. Ensure the spices do not dry out; adjust seasoning if necessary.
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Serve:
- Once everything is well-mixed and heated through, transfer to a serving dish. Enjoy your Balado Terong Telur Ceplok as a flavorful main dish or side.
This vibrant and aromatic Indonesian dish combines the richness of eggplant with the savory spice paste, creating a delightful harmony of flavors. Perfect for any meal, it offers a taste of authentic Indonesian cuisine right at home.
