🇮🇩 Indonesia · Food
Telur Balado
By eatmundo · August 4, 2026
Hard-boiled eggs fried until the surface is blistered, then drenched in a rich, spicy, and tangy sambal balado sauce. A classic comfort dish loved across Indonesia.
Ingredients
check them off as you prepareHow to Make It
- 1
Boil 8 eggs until hard, peel them, and pat them completely dry with a kitchen towel to prevent splattering during frying.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and fry the boiled eggs over medium heat, turning constantly until the surface is light brown and firm, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Remove eggs and set aside. In the same pan, add another 1 tbsp of oil and sauté 6 sliced shallots and 3 minced garlic cloves until fragrant.
- 4
Add 5 ground red chilies and 2 chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until the tomatoes soften and the paste thickens, about 7 minutes.
- 5
Pour in 4 tbsp of sweet soy sauce and 100ml water, stirring well to combine the sauce, then season with 0.5 tsp salt.
- 6
Return the fried eggs to the pan, simmering for another 5 minutes, basting them frequently with the sauce so they soak up all the flavor.
- 7
Wait until the sauce reduces into a thick, glossy red coating that clings to the eggs.
- 8
Serve hot, preferably with a side of white rice.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should the eggs be fried?+
Yes, frying the eggs creates a slightly chewy, blistered skin that helps the sauce cling to them better.
Can I use less chili?+
Absolutely; remove the seeds from the chilies to reduce the heat level significantly while keeping the vibrant color.
Is it better to use fresh tomatoes?+
Yes, fresh tomatoes add a natural tang that balances the sweetness of the soy sauce and the heat of the chilies.
Can I keep these in the fridge?+
Yes, they keep well for 2 days in the fridge and are often even better the next day as the flavors intensify.
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