Spicy Indonesian Telur Balado: Perfectly Fried Eggs in a Fiery Chili Sauce

Telur Balado: A Spicy Indonesian Egg Delight

Ingredients:

• 10 chicken eggs
• 1 stalk green onion (sliced)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 kaffir lime leaves (remove the central vein)
• Salt, sugar, and seasoning (such as masako or other bouillon)
• For the Spice Paste:
  • 10 red chilies
  • 8 bird’s eye chilies
  • 1/2 small tomato
  • 2 candlenuts

Instructions:

1. Boil the Eggs:

   • Place the eggs in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook the eggs until they are hard-boiled. Once done, transfer them to a bowl of cold water to cool.

2. Prepare the Spice Paste:

   • While the eggs are cooling, prepare the spice paste. Blend the red chilies, bird’s eye chilies, tomato, and candlenuts together until smooth.

3. Fry the Eggs:

   • Peel the cooled eggs and make small slits or cuts on the surface of each egg. Heat oil in a frying pan and fry the eggs until they are golden brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.

4. Cook the Spice Mixture:

   • In the same pan, discard excess oil and add the spice paste. Sauté the paste along with the bay leaf and kaffir lime leaves until fragrant and the oil begins to separate from the paste.

5. Combine and Simmer:

   • Add a small amount of water to the pan, followed by salt, sugar, and seasoning to taste. Stir to combine.

6. Add the Eggs:

   • Gently add the fried eggs into the pan, ensuring they are coated with the spice mixture. Stir to combine and let the eggs simmer in the sauce for a few minutes, allowing them to absorb the flavors.

7. Finish and Serve:

   • Stir in the sliced green onions, cooking briefly until they are slightly wilted. Remove from heat.

8. Serve:

   • Transfer the Telur Balado to a serving dish and enjoy! This dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice and is sure to be a hit at any meal.

Happy Cooking and Enjoy Your Spicy Indonesian Egg Delight!