Spicy Indonesian Terasi Sambal with Boiled Eggs

Sambal Terasi Penyet Telur Recipe

Sambal Terasi Penyet Telur is a spicy and flavorful Indonesian dish featuring a rich sambal sauce made with chili peppers and shrimp paste, paired with boiled eggs for a satisfying meal. Here’s a detailed guide to preparing this delicious dish:

Ingredients:

• 15 bird’s eye chilies (adjust to taste)
• 8 shallots
• 4 cloves of garlic
• 1 ripe tomato
• Shrimp paste (terasi), to taste
• Salt, sugar, and seasoning (to taste)
• Cooking oil
• 2 hard-boiled eggs

Instructions:

1. Fry the Vegetables and Chilies:

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   • Heat a generous amount of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
   • Add the shallots, garlic, bird’s eye chilies, and tomato to the pan. Fry until the shallots become translucent, the garlic is lightly golden, the chilies have softened, and the tomato starts to break down. Continue frying until everything is slightly crisp and aromatic.

2. Prepare the Sambal:

   • Transfer the fried ingredients to a mortar and pestle or a blender. Add the shrimp paste (terasi).
   • Grind the mixture until it forms a coarse paste. Adjust the seasoning with salt, sugar, and any additional seasoning to taste. Blend until you achieve a balanced flavor.

3. Prepare the Eggs:

   • Slice the hard-boiled eggs in half lengthwise.

4. Assemble the Dish:

   • Place the sambal paste on a serving plate. Gently press the halved boiled eggs into the sambal so they are slightly immersed but still recognizable.

5. Serve:

   • Serve immediately with steamed rice or as a side to your favorite Indonesian dishes.

Enjoy the robust and savory flavors of Sambal Terasi Penyet Telur, a perfect blend of heat and umami that brings a touch of Indonesian culinary tradition to your table.