Sambal eggs

Try this spicy dish for a savoury breakfast or brunch.

Recipe «Sambal eggs» presented in category Recipes / Eggs, to prepare this dish you will need no more 30 minutes. To make this dish at home by prescription from the author sheff would need: 12 eggs, 2 cups vegetable oil, 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced, 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthways, 5cm piece fresh ginger, grated , 1 tomato, diced, 1 tbsp sambal oelek, 2 bay leaves , steamed jasmine rice, to serve.

Ingredients:

• 12 eggs 
• 2 cups vegetable oil 
• 1 red onion, halved, thinly sliced 
• 2 garlic cloves, thinly sliced lengthways 
• 5cm piece fresh ginger, grated 
• 1 tomato, diced 
• 1 tbsp sambal oelek 
• 2 bay leaves 
• steamed jasmine rice, to serve 

Instructions

1. Hard-boil eggs: Place eggs in a large saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to the boil, stirring constantly, over medium-high heat. Cook for 7 minutes. Drain. Refresh under cold water. Peel eggs in water and set aside to cool. Pat dry with paper towel.
2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot. Fry boiled eggs, 3 at a time, for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp and golden. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
3. Heat a large, deep frying pan over medium-high heat until hot. Add 1 tablespoon hot oil to pan. Swirl to coat. Add onion, garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for 2 minutes or until onion is soft. Add tomato and sambal oelek. Stir-fry for 1 minute. Add bay leaves and 1 cup cold water. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer for 5 minutes or until sauce thickens.
4. Add eggs to chilli sauce. Cook, stirring gently, for 1 minute or until heated through. Season with salt and pepper. Serve as a side with beef, chicken or vegetables or as a main over steamed rice.