Telur Balado

Spice up your meal rotation with Telur Balado, a boldly flavored Indonesian dish featuring hard-boiled eggs coated in a vibrant, aromatic chili-based sauce. This quick and easy recipe combines the heat of red chilies, the sweetness of tomatoes, and the tang of fresh lime juice to create a perfectly balanced sauce that’s bursting with layers of flavor. The eggs are simmered until they soak up the savory goodness, enhanced by the subtle fragrance of bay leaves. Made with simple pantry ingredients and ready in just 40 minutes, Telur Balado pairs beautifully with steamed rice, making it an ideal choice for a comforting yet exciting weeknight dinner. Dive into this classic dish and add a touch of Indonesian flair to your table!

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 3

Ingredients

• 6 pieces large eggs
• 6 pieces red chilies
• 4 pieces shallots
• 3 pieces garlic cloves
• 2 medium tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pieces bay leaves

Directions

Step 1

Place the eggs in a large saucepan and cover them completely with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Once the water reaches a rolling boil, turn off the heat and cover the pan. Let the eggs sit for 10-12 minutes in the hot water.

Step 3

After the time elapses, transfer the eggs to a bowl of ice water to cool. Once cooled, peel the eggs and set them aside.

Step 4

Meanwhile, prepare the chili sauce by roughly chopping the red chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes.

Step 5

In a blender or food processor, combine the chopped chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomatoes, blending until you achieve a slightly coarse paste.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the blended paste and stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the oil begins to separate from the chili paste.

Step 7

Season the paste with lime juice, salt, and sugar. Stir thoroughly to combine all the flavors.

Step 8

Add the bay leaves to the sauce and cook for an additional 3 minutes to release their fragrance.

Step 9

Gently add the peeled eggs to the skillet, rolling them in the sauce until they are well-coated.

Step 10

Let the eggs simmer in the sauce for about 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to penetrate the eggs.

Step 11

Remove from heat and discard the bay leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve the telur balado warm with steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	793.6 grams (793.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	963

Total Fat 70.30g	90%
Saturated Fat 14.70g	74%
Polyunsaturated Fat 25.40g
Cholesterol 1116mg	372%
Sodium 2811mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 53.60g	19%
Dietary Fiber 8.40g	30%
Total Sugars 26.40g
Protein 42.40g	85%

Vitamin D 240IU	1200%
Calcium 274mg	21%
Iron 9mg	48%
Potassium 1670mg	36%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 62.2%

Protein: 16.7%

Carbs: 21.1%