Telur Balado (Spicy Chile Sauce with Eggs)
This is a dish from Indonesia. It uses eggs that are boiled and then fried.
The eggs sit in a sauce made from peppers, garlic, and shrimp paste. It has a spicy taste.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 5, 2026Share
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Description
This is a dish from Indonesia. It uses eggs that are boiled and then fried.
The eggs sit in a sauce made from peppers, garlic, and shrimp paste. It has a spicy taste.
Quick Tip Read the recipe in its entirety before you start cooking. This will help you understand the ingredients, steps, and timing involved, and allow you to prepare any necessary equipment or ingredients beforehand.
Ingredients 12
1 cup vegetable oil for frying
6 hard-boiled eggs, shells removed
6 red chile peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic
4 medium shallots
2 tomatoes, quartered
1 teaspoon shrimp paste
1.5 tablespoons peanut oil
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon white vinegar
1 teaspoon white sugar
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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1
Heat 1 cup of oil in a small pan on medium-high heat. Fry the peeled eggs for 5 to 7 minutes until they are golden brown. Take them out of the pan.
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2
Put the peppers, garlic, shallots, tomatoes, and shrimp paste in a food processor. Blend it into a paste. Add 1.5 tablespoons of peanut oil and blend again until smooth.
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Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a big skillet over medium heat. Pour in the paste. Stir in the vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Add the eggs and coat them in the sauce. Lower the heat to medium-low. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 237 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 17g
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Saturated Fat 4g
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Cholesterol 201mg
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Sodium 115mg
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Total Carbohydrate 13g
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Dietary Fiber 1g
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Protein 9g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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