Spicy Balinese Eggs – Bumbu Bali Telor
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Bumbu Bali Telor (Boemboe Bali Telur) is a traditional Indonesian dish featuring hard-boiled eggs simmered in a flavorful sauce made with onions, garlic, sambal (chili paste), ginger, and sweet soy sauce. It is a beautiful blend of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, making it a perfect addition to any meal.
Boemboe Bali Telur originates from the island of Bali, where it has been a staple in the local cuisine for generations. The dish reflects the Balinese preference for bold, complex flavors achieved through a combination of local spices and seasonings.
Spicy Balinese Eggs are an easy-to-make side dish, typically served with steamed rice. You can make it as spicy as you like by adding more or less of the sambal chili paste. If you want, you can make your own sambal paste with my easy recipe.
We will make a spice paste (the bumbu) and let the eggs simmer in the sauce for about fifteen minutes. Plan for at least one egg per person.
In Indonesian cuisine, Bumbu spice paste mixes are used as the base for many dishes. People often make the spice pastes in large quantities and freeze them to be used for multiple meals.
The spices are grinded together in a mortar (cobek). If you don’t have a mortar, you can make the spice mix by blending the ingredients in a food processor or with an immersion blender.
Telur Bumbu Bali (Spicy Balinese Eggs)
Spicy Balinese Eggs: A traditional Indonesian dish with hard-boiled eggs in a flavorful sauce, perfect with steamed rice. Ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 4 eggs
- 100 ml water
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 tbsp chopped onion
- 1 minced clove of garlic
- 1 tsp chili paste (sambal oelek)
- pinch of terasi (shrimp paste)
- 2 tsp ginger powder (djahe)
- 1 tbsp vinegar
- 1 tbsp sweet soy sauce (kecap manis)
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs for 7 minutes.
- Grind the garlic, sambal, and ginger powder together into a paste.
- Sauté the onion and the spice paste in the oil.
- Peel the eggs and add them to the pan.
- Add the water, kecap, and vinegar, and let the dish simmer for about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve as a side dish paired with rice and vegetables.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1 eggAmount Per Serving: Calories: 142Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 186mgSodium: 223mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 7g
The nutritional information provided is automatically calculated. These figures should be considered estimates.
If you love Indonesian egg dishes, check out Sambal Goreng Telur, another delicious recipe.
