Introduction

Sambal Balado Telur is a spicy Indonesian dish made with eggs and sambal, a chili-based sauce. This dish is perfect for breakfast or lunch, and it’s easy to make with just a few ingredients. The spicy, tangy taste of the sambal and the creamy texture of the eggs make for a delicious and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you’ll need to make Sambal Balado Telur:

• 6 eggs
• 3 shallots, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 10-15 red chilies, chopped
• 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 stalk lemongrass, bruised
• 2 kaffir lime leaves

Instructions

Follow these simple steps to make Sambal Balado Telur:

1. Boil the eggs for 10-12 minutes until hard-boiled. Peel and set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat and sauté the shallots, garlic, and lemongrass until fragrant.
3. Add the chopped chilies and sauté for another 2-3 minutes.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and mushy.
5. Add salt, sugar, and kaffir lime leaves. Mix well.
6. Add the boiled eggs to the pan and coat them with the sambal mixture.
7. Cook for another 5-7 minutes until the eggs are well coated and the sambal has thickened.
8. Remove from heat and serve hot with rice or bread.

Nutrition

Here’s the nutritional information for Sambal Balado Telur:

• Calories: 180
• Protein: 12g
• Fat: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 3g
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 2g
• Sodium: 420mg

Tips for Serving

You can serve Sambal Balado Telur with rice, bread, or even noodles. You can also add vegetables like green beans or potatoes to the dish for a more filling meal. If you can’t handle too much spice, you can reduce the number of chilies or remove the seeds before chopping them. You can also use a milder chili like red bell pepper instead. Don’t forget to garnish with some fresh herbs like cilantro or scallions for added flavor and color.