Ingredients
- 20 quail eggs, boiled, lightly fried, and set aside
- 1 block Chinese tofu, cut into cubes, fried until half-cooked, and set aside
- 10 curly chilies
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 3 cloves garlic
- 5 shallots
- 3 kaffir lime leaves
- 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (optional, omit if unavailable)
- Salt and sugar to taste
Instructions
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Prepare the Spice Paste: Begin by blending the garlic, shallots, and curly chilies into a fine paste.
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Cook the Spice Paste: Heat a pan and add the sesame oil. If you’re skipping the sesame oil, you can use regular cooking oil. Add the blended spice paste to the pan and sauté until fragrant.
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Add Tomatoes and Aromatics: Incorporate the diced tomato, kaffir lime leaves, bruised lemongrass, and bay leaves into the pan. Stir well and cook until the tomato softens.
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Season: Add sugar and salt to taste. Adjust the seasoning as needed.
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Combine Ingredients: Once the spice paste has cooked through and the flavors are well-blended, gently fold in the fried quail eggs and tofu cubes. Stir to coat everything evenly with the spice mixture.
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Serve: Once all ingredients are well combined and heated through, remove from heat. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy!
This Telur Puyuh Tahu Balado is a delightful Indonesian dish featuring flavorful quail eggs and tofu in a spicy and aromatic sauce. Perfect for a savory meal or as a side dish!