How to Make Telur Balado Spicy Chile Sauce With Eggs (Step-by-Step)

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Are you ready to spice up your life? If yes, then let’s dive into the world of Telur Balado! These charming Indonesian eggs in spicy chilli sambal are bound to tickle your taste buds. Not only are they delicious, but they also have a fun name to say! Let’s get boiling and make some magic in the kitchen!

Telur Balado: Indonesian Eggs in Spicy Chilli Sambal

Get ready to impress your friends and family with some serious egg-cellent culinary skills! First, let’s take a look at what we need:

Telur Balado: Indonesian Eggs In Spicy Chilli Sambal

Ingredients:

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 6 red chili peppers (adjust for heat preference)
  • 4 shallots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of shrimp paste (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon of sugar
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves for garnish (because who doesn’t love a little green flair?)

Instructions:

  1. First, let’s bring those eggs to a boil! Place them in a pot of water, bring it to a roaring boil, then cover and turn off the heat. Let them chill in the hot water for about 10-12 minutes. Once done, put the eggs in cold water to stop them from cooking any further. Peel them and set aside!
  2. Now it’s time to create the sambal! Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Toss in those luscious shallots and garlic, sautéing until fragrant. Nothing beats the smell of sizzling garlic, right?
  3. Next, blend the red chili peppers into a paste (your blender will love this job!). If you opted for the shrimp paste, add it to your pan and give it a moment to embrace all those flavors together.
  4. Add the chili paste to your sautéed shallots and garlic. Stir in the sugar and some salt to taste. Let this beautiful mixture simmer for about 5-10 minutes until it’s thick and aromatic. OH MY GOSH, can you smell it?
  5. Time to give those eggs a little makeover! Cut the boiled eggs in half and gently place them into the sambal. Coat them generously, and let them soak up all that scrumptious flavor for a couple of minutes.
  6. Lastly, sprinkle some fresh basil leaves on top for that extra zing and color. Serve and watch everyone marvel at your culinary skills!

And there you have it! This delightful Telur Balado is not only a feast for the eyes but also for the stomach. Enjoy your spicy adventure!