Telur Balado (Spicy Indonesian Fried Boiled Eggs)

coconut oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil offers a healthier fat profile.

red chili peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: sambal oelek

Bell peppers reduce heat while maintaining color.

fried shallots

🥗Healthier: baked shallots

💰Cheaper: onion flakes

Baked shallots lower fat content.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at lower cost.

Place free-range eggs into a saucepan with water and bring to boil.

Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Plunge the eggs into icy cold water to retain the vibrant color of the yolk.

Carefully remove the shells and pat dry with a paper towel.

In a food processor, combine shallots, red chilies, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, and lemon juice, and process until smooth.

Place the chili paste into a separate bowl and set aside.

In a large saucepan, heat enough coconut oil for frying and add the boiled eggs.

Stir the eggs through until golden and crispy, then place on a paper towel to absorb excess oil.

Cover the eggs with foil to keep warm.

In the same large saucepan, heat oil and add the chili paste, sautéing until translucent and fragrant for about 5 minutes.

Add optional tomato paste and season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring for a few more minutes until combined.

Stir in coconut milk and sugar, heating through.

Add the previously prepared eggs into the sauce, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens and clings to the eggs.

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