Telur Orak-arik (Stir-fried Scrambled Eggs with Cabbage)
Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 5 cabbage leaves, sliced thinly
- 10 bird’s eye chilies, roughly chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 shallots, finely minced
- Salt, to taste
- Sugar, to taste
- Sweet soy sauce, to taste
- Cooking oil
Instructions:
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Heat a generous amount of cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, shallots, and chopped chilies. Sauté until fragrant and the shallots are translucent.
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Crack the egg into the pan and gently scramble it with the garlic, shallots, and chilies until the egg begins to set and form soft curds.
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Add the sliced cabbage to the pan and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is tender yet still crisp.
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Season the mixture with salt, sugar, and sweet soy sauce to taste. Stir well to ensure all the flavors are evenly distributed.
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Adjust the seasoning as needed and cook until the egg is fully cooked and the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness.
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Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Telur Orak-arik!
This simple yet flavorful dish brings together the rich taste of scrambled eggs with the crunch of cabbage and the heat of bird’s eye chilies, making it a delightful addition to any meal.
