Spicy Eggs Recipe: Resepi Telur Balado Indonesia

Eggs again? Why not! This time, let’s spice things up with Telur Balado, an Indonesian-style spicy egg dish. Think of it as a sambal-infused delight - bold, fiery, and packed with flavor (EGG SAMBAL RECIPE). But of course, Ms. Nava’s twist makes it even better.

The star here is the Balado sauce, a versatile Indonesian sambal that works beyond just eggs (EASIEST EGG FRIED RICE RECIPE). Use it to stir-fry veggies, coat crispy fried fish, or even jazz up poultry. Got more ideas? Go for it (SURAKARTA - INDONESIA'S HEARBEAT TRAVEL).

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Ingredients

For the Balado Sauce

3 shallots, sliced

A handful of dried chilies (soaked & drained)

2 tomatoes, sliced

5 garlic cloves, chopped

1-inch roasted belacan/shrimp paste (optional)
(Blend these ingredients. Add a  little water if needed.)

 

Other Ingredients

4 hard-boiled eggs

2 bay leaves

Some kaffir lime leaves

Palm sugar

Salt

¼ cup oil

Method
Heat oil and fry the eggs until crispy on the outside.
Set aside.
Reduce the oil, then add the blended Balado sauce.
Pour a little water and cook until the oil splits.
Add palm sugar, salt, and bay leaves.
Cook until the sauce thickens.

Add the eggs and kaffir lime leaves.
Stir all together and dish out.

 

That’s it - simple, spicy, and absolutely delicious! Let me know how yours turns out, or share your own twist on this classic dish. Happy cooking.🍳🔥

(Ms. Nava, a Zenpreneur in her 60s, founded Nava's Zen at 58. With over 22 years of experience as a former lecturer, including with Curtin University’s Degree Twinning Program, she also holds culinary credentials. Through her Zen cuisine, she promotes mindful eating that nourishes the breath, body, mind, and soul).