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Burmese Egg Bejo

Cultural Context

Originating from Myanmar, Burmese Egg Bejo is a comforting dish often enjoyed at home. It showcases the use of simple ingredients like eggs and coconut milk, reflecting the country's culinary traditions. This dish is a staple in many households, embodying the warmth of home-cooked meals. In modern times, it has gained popularity beyond Myanmar, with variations appearing in Southeast Asian cuisine.

BurmeseMMmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 to 4 tablespoons oil
1 onion
3 garlic cloves
salt
chili flakes
2 eggs

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + cornstarch

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

fish sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: salt + vinegar

Soy sauce is easier to find and provides umami.

1

Choose some water in the pan and place a ladle on it, making sure the water level is just below the ladle.

2

Crack an egg into the ladle and close it with a lid, letting it cook for 5 minutes on medium flame.

3

Scoop out the cooked egg from the ladle using a spoon.

4

Repeat the steaming process for another egg.

5

Heat 3 to 4 tablespoons of oil in a pan and fry 1 finely sliced onion on high flame for 2 minutes until they turn nice and crispy, then remove them when golden brown.

6

In the same oil, add 3 chopped garlic cloves and fry for 2 minutes until they turn golden brown, then remove.

7

Fry dried red chilies in the oil, allow to cool completely, and grind them coarsely.

8

To assemble, take a steamed egg and sprinkle with salt, then add fried garlic on top, followed by chili flakes, and then the fried onions.

9

Top it with another steamed egg.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

ladlepanspoonlid

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Allergens

eggsfish

Also Known As

Burmese Egg CurryBejoEgg Bejo

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