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Telur Kecap Pedas

60 min
170 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

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A comforting Indonesian dish of hard-boiled eggs braised in a savory, spicy, and dark soy-based sauce. Perfect served over steaming hot rice.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Telur Kecap Pedas from another cuisine is Telur Dadar Bawang (Malaysia): the two share 80% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Hard-boil the eggs for 9 minutes, then immediately cool in ice water before peeling carefully.

  • 2

    Heat 2 tbsp of oil in a pan and lightly fry the peeled eggs until the surface is slightly golden and blistered, then remove.

  • 3

    Finely slice the shallots, garlic, and bird eye chilies.

  • 4

    In the same pan, heat 1 tbsp of oil and sauté the sliced aromatics until they are fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes.

  • 5

    Pour in the soy sauce and water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil.

  • 6

    Return the fried eggs to the pan, ensuring they are coated in the liquid.

  • 7

    Simmer on low heat for 10 minutes, basting the eggs frequently with the sauce until it reduces and thickens slightly.

  • 8

    Season with salt to taste and serve immediately with plenty of white rice.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Telur Kecap Pedas?

Telur Kecap Pedas is an Indonesian dish consisting of fried eggs braised in a spicy soy sauce base. It is typically prepared with shallots, garlic, and bird's eye chilies, and is commonly served as a practical side dish during lunch or dinner.

Should I use sweet or salty soy sauce?

In Indonesia, Kecap Manis (sweet soy sauce) is the traditional choice, but if unavailable, regular soy sauce mixed with a bit of sugar works well.

How do I get the skin on the eggs?

Frying the boiled eggs briefly before braising creates a delightful texture that absorbs the sauce perfectly.

Is it very spicy?

The level of heat depends on the bird eye chilies. Use fewer if you prefer a milder sauce.

Can I make this with fried eggs instead?

While Telur Kecap (fried egg version) exists, the hard-boiled version allows for longer braising time, resulting in deeper flavor infusion.

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