Indonesian Spicy Egg Salad (Telur Balado Salad)

Amanda McKillop

Telur Balado Salad is a modern twist on the classic Indonesian Telur Balado. This dish combines crispy fried eggs coated in a rich, spicy sambal with fresh greens for a refreshing contrast. The fiery heat of the chili sauce perfectly complements the creamy egg yolks, making it a bold and satisfying dish.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

Course Salad

Cuisine East / Southeast Asian

Servings plates

Calories 205 kcal

Equipment

1 Frying pan
1 Blender or mortar and pestle
1 Mixing bowl
1 Knife
1 Cutting board
1 Slotted spoon

Ingredients

For the eggs and sambal sauce

4 large eggs Preferably free-range
2 tbsp vegetable oil For frying the eggs
6 medium red chilies Adjust spice level to preference
2 small shallots Thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic Minced
1 medium tomato Chopped
1 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed
1 tsp salt Adjust to taste
1 tsp sugar To balance the heat

For the salad

2 cups lettuce Roughly chopped
½ cup cucumber Thinly sliced
½ cup cherry tomatoes Halved
1 tbsp fried shallots For garnish

Instructions

Heat 2 tbsp of vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Fry the eggs until crispy on the edges but with a soft yolk. Remove and set aside.
Blend or pound the red chilies, shallots, garlic, and tomato into a rough paste using a blender or a mortar and pestle.
In the same pan, heat additional oil if needed, then sauté the chili paste over medium heat until fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Add lime juice, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine and let it cook for another 2 minutes.
Gently coat the fried eggs with the sambal sauce.
Arrange the lettuce, cucumber, and cherry tomatoes on a plate.
Place the spicy eggs over the salad and top with fried shallots.

Notes

For a milder version, deseed the chilies before blending.
You can also add sliced avocados for a creamier texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 205kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 10gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 705mgPotassium: 704mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10033IUVitamin C: 130mgCalcium: 96mgIron: 3mg

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