Sambal Telur Pedas Manis

Instructions

1. 1

   Boil eggs until hard-boiled (about 10-12 minutes). Once cooked, drain and rinse with cold water. Peel the eggs.

   ~12 min
2. 2

   Finely chop the shallots, garlic, red chilies, and bird's eye chilies. You can also grind them into a paste using a mortar and pestle or food processor if preferred.

   ~5 min
3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the chopped chilies, garlic, and shallots. Sauté until fragrant and slightly softened (about 3-4 minutes).

   ~4 min
4. 4

   Add the terasi (shrimp paste) to the pan and cook for another minute, stirring well to combine.

   ~1 min
5. 5

   Stir in the sugar and soy sauce. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sugar dissolves and the sauce slightly thickens.

   ~2 min
6. 6

   Add the peeled hard-boiled eggs to the pan. Gently toss the eggs in the sambal sauce, ensuring they are evenly coated. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

   ~3 min
7. 7

   Serve hot as a delicious snack.